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  • Metformin Boosts Gut GLP-1 to Fight Diabetes

    Metformin Boosts Gut GLP-1 to Fight Diabetes

    New research shows metformin boosts gut GLP-1 production, rivaling pricier injectables. Here's what that means for affordable diabetes care.

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  • Gene Editing Shifts From Treatment to Prevention

    Gene Editing Shifts From Treatment to Prevention

    Gene editing is shifting from treatment to prevention. Explore how CRISPR advances, FDA changes, and ethics are reshaping hereditary medicine in 2026.

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  • TTFields for Pancreatic Cancer

    TTFields for Pancreatic Cancer

    FDA approved Optune Pax wearable for locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Learn what the PANOVA-3 data shows, how TTFields work, and what patients should ask.

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  • APA Eyes Biomarkers to End Mental Health Guessing Game

    APA Eyes Biomarkers to End Mental Health Guessing Game

    The APA is pushing biomarkers into psychiatric diagnosis. Here is what the science actually shows, what it cannot do yet, and why it matters for patients.

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  • WGS Ends Rare Disease Diagnostic Odyssey

    WGS Ends Rare Disease Diagnostic Odyssey

    Whole genome sequencing is cutting rare disease diagnosis from years to hours. Learn how WGS is transforming patient outcomes and proactive care models.

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  • Dutch WGS Reimbursement Transforms Cancer Care Access

    Dutch WGS Reimbursement Transforms Cancer Care Access

    The Netherlands became the first country to fully reimburse whole genome sequencing for cancer patients in 2025. Here is what it means for care access.

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  • AI Wearables Spot Dementia Distress Before It Erupts

    AI Wearables Spot Dementia Distress Before It Erupts

    AI wearables can detect dementia agitation before it erupts. A 2026 review of 13 studies shows 98.6% accuracy in predicting episodes in real time.

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  • CuRe Trial: Stem Cells Boost Fetal Spina Bifida Surgery

    CuRe Trial: Stem Cells Boost Fetal Spina Bifida Surgery

    The CuRe Trial shows stem cells added to fetal spina bifida surgery may improve motor outcomes and reduce hydrocephalus. Early but compelling Phase 1 results.

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  • Pfizer BREAKWATER Trial Doubles Survival in BRAF Mutant

    Pfizer BREAKWATER Trial Doubles Survival in BRAF Mutant

    Pfizer's BREAKWATER trial doubled survival in BRAF V600E-mutant colorectal cancer. FDA approved February 2026. What patients and clinicians need to know.

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  • Can Smart Headphones Actually Improve Your Sleep?

    Can Smart Headphones Actually Improve Your Sleep?

    Smart sleep headphones use pink noise, binaural beats, and AI audio to improve sleep. Here's what the science actually supports and who benefits most.

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