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Credit: the rads/Getty Images Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, claiming more lives each year than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined. Screening high-risk individuals with low-dose CT scans has been shown to reduce mortality, but the approach comes with a drawback: high false-positive rates. Many benign pulmonary nodules—small round or oval growths in the lungs—are mistakenly flagged as suspicious, leading to unnecessary procedures, heightened patient anxiety, and increased healthcare costs.A new study in Radiology reports that an artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning tool could help solve this problem. By analyzing CT scans, the algorithm more…

Few people are on their feet more than nurses. With shifts that span the entire day, these essential workers are constantly on the go, helping patients for hours at a time.  Standing for hours on end, these nurses need shoes with ample cushion and support. Healthcare providers also frequently have to replace their sneakers, since they’re put through the paces day in and day out. Nurses seeking a balance between comfort and cost are purchasing these Zove running shoes. They’re only $24 but compare to expensive brands’ $150 shoes, according to reviewers. In fact, one user said they “bought two…

The rate of Alzheimer’s diagnosis has declined steadily in recent decades, but as baby boomers age, the number of new cases continues to rise. The top risk factor for dementia is age, and by 2030 more than one in five Americans will be 65 or older. That means the prevalence of Alzheimer’s in the U.S. could exceed 13.8 million people by 2060.If current trends continue, many of them will have no place to go. Save Our Seniors, a collaboration of the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living, estimates that more than 770 nursing homes have…

Nature, Published online: 17 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02704-6Soft devices made by rolling up rubber-like sheets patterned with 2D electronics can monitor, stimulate and navigate deep tissue in animal models.

A research effort led by scientists from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC) has led to the development of more mature and complex lab-grown kidney progenitor organoids. Building on previous work where they constructed organoids composed of nephrons as well as organoids resembling collecting ducts, the team now reports that they have combined both types of organoids to form new mouse and human structures dubbed “assembloids.”  Full details of the work are published in a new Cell Stem Cell paper titled “Spatially patterned kidney assembloids recapitulate progenitor self-assembly and enable high-fidelity in vivo disease…

This postdoc is turning fields into data-rich digital twins to track crop growth and find sustainable management practices for farmers.Image credit:Prateek Singh, ©iStock, JJ GouinQ | Write a brief introduction to yourself including the lab you work in and your research background. My name is Mukta Sharma. I am a research associate in the Basso Digital Agronomy lab at Michigan State University. We focus on finding sustainable management practices for farmers of US Midwest for major crops like corn, wheat, and soybeans using SALUS crop simulation models, remote sensing, and field collected data.Q | How did you first get interested…

A new UK study found that following the Mediterranean diet was linked to lower gum inflammation.Eating red meat was especially associated with worse gum health.Mediterranean diet staples like olive oil, beans, leafy greens and fish may help support gum health. Could the food on your plate influence your next trip to the dentist? A new study published in the Journal of Periodontology suggests it might. Researchers in the UK found that people who ate more Mediterranean-style foods—like vegetables, beans, olive oil, nuts and fish—had less gum inflammation, while those who ate more red meat showed the opposite trend. Why does…

10 of the Best Fats to Include in a Keto Diet1. Avocados and Avocado OilThough technically a fruit, avocados offer a rich source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). They’re also packed with fiber, which bolsters digestive health.[2]Half of an avocado contains 114 calories, 1.3 grams (g) of protein, 10.5 g of fat, 6 g of total carbs, and 5 g of fiber (1 g of net carbs).[3]Add avocados to a salad, smoothie, or breakfast plate to reap the benefits of this keto-friendly favorite.Avocado oil is also rich in anti-inflammatory MUFAs. One of its biggest benefits is that it stands…

Credit: Elena Merkulova/Getty Images A new tool that could help detect ovarian cancer sooner has been developed and validated by researchers from Queen Mary University of London. Ovatools combines results from a standard blood test that measures cancer antigen 125 (CA125) with a woman’s age, to provide a personalized risk score for ovarian cancer. Danny McAuley, scientific director for the U.K.’s National Institute for Health and Care Research Programmes said, “This tool brings real power into the hands of GPs, giving them the ability to detect patients who are at a higher risk of ovarian cancer, and getting them the specialist…

 Supplement  Concern/Population At Risk  Potential Side Effects Caffeine-containing supplements  At high doses, especially in individuals with preexisting heart conditions High blood pressure and palpitations Yohimbine Individuals with preexisting heart conditions, those taking antidepressant medication or during pregnancy/breastfeeding High blood pressure, irregular or rapid heartbeat, heart attack, anxiety and stomach distressMedication interactions Bitter orange Individuals with preexisting heart conditions, during pregnancy or breastfeeding or while taking certain medications/herbal supplements High blood pressure, elevated heart rate and decreased milk production Medication interactions  Licorice Root At high doses, especially in people with chronic conditions (e.g., heart, liver and kidney disease), those taking corticosteroids or…