MEDICAL

Feb 26 2026SCIENCE

Astronaut’s Health Issue Forces Early Return from Space

A NASA crew left the International Space Station earlier than planned because one member experienced a medical problem. The team that had been working in orbit included Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, Kimiya Yui and Oleg Platonov. Fincke confirmed that his own health issue prompted the decision to

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Feb 25 2026CRIME

Texas Supplier Accused of Medicare Scam

A small medical supply shop in Austin is at the center of a federal complaint that says it billed Medicare for unnecessary urinary catheters. Investigators say the company, linked to a Russian citizen living in Texas, is part of a scheme that moved millions of dollars overseas. The complaint n

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Choosing One or Two Embryos: What the Numbers Say

The study looks at how many embryos—one or two—are transferred during fresh IVF cycles when the embryos are at the cleavage stage. Researchers used a statistical method called propensity score matching to compare success rates and risks between the two groups. First, they gathered data from a large

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Virtual Practice vs Real Patients: Which Helps Students More?

Medical students often learn about kids and teens with mental health problems. Two ways of training are compared: a computer‑based virtual reality tool and the old method where students talk to actual patients. The study looks at what each approach does well and where it falls short. First, the vir

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Feb 18 2026HEALTH

Smart Health: How AI Can Help You Talk to Your Doctor

AI is everywhere, even in health care. Many people use AI tools like chatbots to get medical advice. This can be helpful, but it also has risks. For example, AI might give wrong information or make people worry too much. But if used the right way, AI can help patients talk better with their doctors.

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Feb 18 2026SCIENCE

Neural Biomaterials: 25 Years of Progress and What's Next

The world of neural biomaterials has seen big changes over the past 25 years. New tools and methods have popped up to tackle issues in the spinal cord and nerves. This journey mirrors the work of a key researcher in the field. The last few decades have brought some major breakthroughs. These advanc

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Feb 18 2026SCIENCE

How Tiny Heat Waves Can Spot Proteins

Proteins are like tiny messengers in our body. They play a big role in diseases, drugs, and research. So, spotting them quickly and accurately is super important. There's a cool new way to do this using something called microscale thermophoresis (MST). It's like a heat wave that helps us see these p

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Feb 17 2026HEALTH

Why Do People Still Believe in Vaccines?

The medical field has a problem. They claim vaccines are safe and work well, but there are many contradictions and mistakes in their arguments. Even though vaccines can cause serious harm, most people still believe they are safe. This is partly because the media, health organizations, and even some

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Feb 17 2026HEALTH

Unlocking Colon Cancer Clues: Genes, Habits, and the Missing Pieces

Colon cancer is a serious health issue. It does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone. But what if we could predict who is more likely to get it? Scientists are exploring this idea. They are looking at both genes and daily habits. This combination might help identify risk factors more accurately

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Feb 16 2026OPINION

Protecting Students with Medical Needs: Why School Nurses Matter

In Alaska, schools are facing tough choices about budgets. One area that's often on the chopping block is school nurses. But for kids with serious medical conditions, like Type 1 diabetes, having a nurse at school isn't just a comfort—it's a necessity. Type 1 diabetes isn't something that can be ma

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