NASA Created Extraterrestrial Oxygen on Mars
A NASA experiment on the Martian surface successfully created breathable oxygen, marking the first time humans have manufactured O2 on the surface of another planet.
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NASA Created Extraterrestrial Oxygen on Mars
A NASA experiment on the Martian surface successfully created breathable oxygen, marking the first time humans have manufactured O2 on the surface of another planet.
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Napping and Liver Disease Risk in Diabetes Patients
Napping for more than 30 minutes daily significantly increases the likelihood of developing chronic liver conditions in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
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GLP-1s Tied to Lower Risk of Substance Use Disorders
A study of 142,000 patients suggests GLP-1 medications may influence brain pathways involved in cravings for nicotine, opioids, and alcohol.
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Worse COPD, Pneumonia Outcomes at Private Equity Hospitals
Patients with pneumonia or COPD faced higher mortality risks and readmission at facilities owned by private equity firms, according to new research.
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Air Pollution Increases Post-Surgical Risks
Exposure to fine particulate matter in the week before surgery is associated with higher rates of pneumonia, sepsis, and surgical wound infections.
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Getinge Increases Sterilizer Capacity to Improve Hospital Throughput
Getinge’s updated GSS67N platform allows for 24 trays and 600 lbs of validated load without increasing the physical footprint of the equipment.
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Ai Scribe Tools Inferior to Human Clinician Notes
A study found that clinical notes generated by artificial intelligence tools consistently ranked lower in quality and accuracy compared to those written by clinicians.
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Pandemic Increases in Pregnancy-related Maternal Deaths Remain Elevated for Black Women
While maternal mortality rates have returned to pre-pandemic levels for many groups, deaths among Black mothers remain significantly elevated.
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Air Pollution Tied to Increased Migraine Activity
New research suggests environmental air quality including air pollution plays a significant role in triggering migraine episodes.
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Baxter Launches Pilot Program for Therapy Animals in Healthcare Settings
A new two-year pilot program from Baxter Foundation and Pet Partners aims to increase access to therapy animal programs in healthcare settings across the country.
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Lung Cancer Screening Initiative for Indigenous Communities
A three-year grant will provide lung cancer screening resources, wellness education, and patient navigation to Tribal Nations across North America.
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Nearly 30M Americans Purchased Firearms After the COVID Pandemic
More than 11 million people became gun owners for the first time, with most being women, Hispanic, or people of color.
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Teen Obesity on the Rise
Overall obesity among US high school students climbed from 13.7% in 2013 to 15.9% in 2023, peaking at 16.3% in 2021.
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Telemedicine Popular, But User Demographics Vary Greatly
Elderly Americans were more than 50% less likely to use telemedicine for their healthcare visits than going to an office-based appointment.
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Study Reveals How Lungs Age
Certain types of lung cells are especially vulnerable to aging, a finding that could inform treatments that target the defective cells.
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International Space Station Studies Respiratory, and Exercise Science
NASA’s Expedition 74 crew wrapped up the week with cardiac and respiratory studies and conducting space exercise research to keep astronauts healthy off the Earth.
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Respiratory Therapist a 2026 ‘Best Job’
Nurse practitioner topped US News & World Report’s list of 2026 Best Jobs, while respiratory therapist ranked #12 overall and #4 in healthcare careers.
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Link Between Mental Health and Long COVID in Older Women
Older women with a history of both depression and anxiety had a 78% higher risk of developing long COVID complications after infection.
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Misuse of Ai Chatbots No.1 Health Technology Hazard
The ECRI’s annual list of the most significant health technology hazards warns that Ai chatbots have suggested incorrect diagnoses, recommended unnecessary testing, promoted subpar medical supplies, and even invented body parts in response to medical questions while sounding like a trusted expert.
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17% of Patients Perceived as Difficult by Physicians
Physicians perceive one-in-six patient visits in non-psychiatric clinics as “difficult,” and these encounters are more likely to involve patients with mental health disorders or chronic pain.
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Indoor Tanning Is ‘Smoking for the Skin’
Researchers say use of indoor tanning beds is a modifiable and preventable lifestyle risk factor for skin cancer, similar to tobacco smoking for lung cancer.
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HHS/DEA Extend Telemedicine Authorization for Prescribing Controlled Medications
Patients who rely on telemedicine can continue to be prescribed controlled medications through December 31, 2026.
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CMS Awards $50 Billion to States for Rural Health
The federal government’s Rural Health Transformation Program will issue the first of its $50 billion in grants to all 50 US states to aid rural healthcare initiatives.
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Added to Recommended Newborn Screenings
HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr approved the addition of duchenne muscular dystrophy and metachromatic leukodystrophy to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP).
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