Some people with heart failure get a special device called a cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) implant. This gadget sends electrical signals to help the heart beat in sync. But for nearly half of patients, it just doesn’t work well. When that happens, their heart function stays poor, and they’
People who are fighting prostate cancer often find that getting physiotherapy when they need it is very important, yet the reality shows a clear gap. The study looked at how patients in both city and countryside hospitals experience the chance to see a physiotherapist, whether they can join sessi
Many schools in Hampton Roads are now using telehealth to help students get medical and mental health care without leaving campus. In Newport News and Portsmouth, a program run by Sentara gives families a quick way to see doctors through video calls set up right in the school building. A nurse first
The Italian research team has released an update to their earlier work that examined how affordable the drug osimertinib is for patients with a specific type of lung cancer. The original paper, published in the December 2025 issue of ESMO Real World Data and Digital Oncology, used real‑world patient
Wound care just got an upgrade. Scientists have created a flexible bandage-like material that not only sticks to skin but also fights bacteria and helps wounds heal faster. This isn’t just a regular dressing—it’s a smart patch packed with tiny particles that heat up when exposed to light, killing ge
Recent science shows that a simple gas—hydrogen—is more than just a building block of water. Because it is so small, the molecule can slip through cell walls and even the blood‑brain barrier, reaching places that many medicines cannot. Researchers have tested hydrogen in a variety of ways: breathing
Many children with conditions like autism or ADHD struggle to move around much or feel relaxed. Their families often worry about their health because too much sitting can cause problems later. Lately, virtual reality has become a tool to help these kids move more and feel less stressed. Unlike regu
The highest court in the land rejected a Colorado law that barred mental‑health professionals from attempting to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. In an 8‑to‑1 decision, the justices held that the ban was a form of viewpoint‑based speech restriction and therefore subject to str
Red light therapy has become a trendy buzzword in recent years, especially after the pandemic pushed many people toward self‑care gadgets. The idea is simple: a device emits red wavelengths that supposedly boost cellular energy, which can help with pain, inflammation, and even skin health. Scientist
Joe Rogan recently shared a new health routine that cost about $10, 000. The podcast host and former fighter said he went to a clinic called Ways2Well for a procedure known as plasmapheresis. In simple terms, the doctor removed plasma—the liquid part of his blood—then returned it after filtering out
