MEDICAL

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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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

China Adds Risk‑Based Payments for Tough TB Cases

In China, treating tuberculosis that resists standard drugs is harder and costs more than usual cases. Until recently, the national payment system did not account for this extra difficulty. A pilot city in 2022 changed that rule by adding a risk adjustment to its diagnosis‑intervention packet pay

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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

How often should you see your doctor to avoid unnecessary ER trips?

In big cities, emergency rooms often see patients who don't have urgent needs. This raises questions about how often people should visit their regular doctors. Researchers wanted to find out if seeing a primary care doctor more often could reduce these non-urgent trips to the emergency room. They al

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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

The Heavy Price Tag of Head and Neck Cancers

Head and neck cancers (HNC) are not just a health issue; they also hit the wallet hard. In a place like Ontario, Canada, where healthcare is publicly funded, the costs add up quickly. Over five years, the average cost per person with HNC is around $53, 812. That's a lot of money, and it's not spread

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Feb 15 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Rally Behind Van Der Beek Family Amid Backlash

James Van Der Beek's family faced unexpected criticism after setting up a GoFundMe to cover medical expenses following his death from colorectal cancer. Despite raising over $2. 5 million, some questioned the need for financial aid, assuming fame equates to wealth. Celebrities quickly stepped in to

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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

Eye Redness: A Global Look at Causes and Care

Eye redness is a common issue that can make life uncomfortable and even affect how people feel about their appearance. In many places, more people are dealing with this problem because of how they live and work, especially with more screen time. Treating eye redness usually means finding and fixing

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Feb 13 2026HEALTH

Hearing and Heart Health: What's the Link for Seniors?

The heart and ears might seem like they have nothing in common. But guess what? They might be more connected than we think, especially as we get older. A recent study took a closer look at this idea. It wanted to see if changes in heart health could be linked to hearing loss in older adults. First,

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