Category: healthcare

Covid Drug Paxlovid Now Less Effective Than In Early Trials—But It’s Still Great At Preventing Death

The study found Paxlovid is now less effective at keeping patients out of the hospital, but still remains highly effective at stopping death.

How Exercise Helps Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

A silent pandemic is underway: by the year 2050, 100 million people are expected to be affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Could exercise help curb cognitive decline?

The Biggest Risk Factor For Death Is Sorely Neglected, But Easily Treated

For hypertension, “Treatment is low-cost, safe, effective, and can be done by nurses, pharmacists, and community health workers,”

Retinal Imaging And Machine Learning Honored In The 2023 Lasker Awards

The Lasker Foundation’s annual awards for medical research honor the inventors of optical coherence tomography and more.

Betting On The Promise Of AI, Hint Health Announces New OpenAI Collaboration

Hint Health, a digital health company serving direct primary care providers, is launching a new product, powered by OpenAI, to strengthen doctor-patient relationships.

Biden Is “Guilty Of An Act Of Medicare Malpractice” That Could Cost Lives

President Biden is guilty of an act of Medicare malpractice that will ultimately hurt everyone, some mortally.

Elon Musk Says Neuralink Could Slash Risk From AI As Firm Prepares For First Human Trials

In the shorter term, Musk said Neuralink could help restore body movement and when combined with Tesla’s robotics could make the “Luke Skywalker solution” a reality.

New Drug Combo Shows Promising Results Against Early Stages Of Colorectal Cancer

A combination immunotherapy developed by biotech company Agenus administered before surgery destroyed over 80% of a tumor before it was removed.

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You Can Get Free Covid-19 Tests In The Mail Again — Here’s How

Each residential address will be able to get four free tests starting September 25.