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Jill Martin’s breast cancer journey

TODAY show contributor Jill Martin talks about breast cancer treatment and why she’s advocating for early detection and genetic screening.
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RNA research leads the 2024 Nobel Prizes

The 2024 Nobel Prizes in Medicine, Chemistry, and Physics highlight RNA research discoveries transforming medical and scientific knowledge.
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Medicare has a revolving door, study suggests

Medicare Advantage vs traditional Medicare is an annual Open Enrollment decision, and a new study looks at how many older adults revolve between the two.
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Improving organ transplant donations through a national strategy

Many organs that are ready for donation are discarded for various reasons. The Organ Procurement and Transplant Network is finding ways to combat this to increase the number of transplants done per year.
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Glaucoma study shows higher prevalence than previously estimated

An in-depth analysis of the percentage of adults, especially older adults, who have glaucoma and experience vision limits due to it shows higher prevalence and disparities.
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Should you try Apple’s hearing aid app? An audiologist weighs in

Apple has marketed its AirPods Pro 2 as soon having “clinical-grade Hearing Aid capability.” Devin McCaslin, Ph.D., an audiologist, answers some questions about the hearing aids market and about the new AirPods.
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Should teens use protein supplements?

A report highlights that many teens are using protein supplements, particularly protein powders, to improve their athletic performance and build muscle.
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Rare neuromuscular condition doesn’t stop teen from track & field dream

Michigan teen Jake Juip becomes 100-meter Michigan state high school champion in adaptive track and field race using adaptive equipment designed to meet the needs of his rare neuromuscular condition.
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For multiple sclerosis, medication and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce fatigue

In a study of commonly used treatments for multiple sclerosis, both medical and behavioral interventions, and a combination of the two, resulted in significant improvements in fatigue.
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Women more likely than men to die after heart surgery complications

Despite having no greater chance of developing problems after high risk cardiovascular surgery, women are more likely than men to die from post-operative complications, a University of Michigan-led study suggests.
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Misinformation, AI & health: Poll reveals older adults’ worries

Health information generated by artificial intelligence, or created as misinformation, worries older adults, a poll shows.
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Timely CPR saves runner who collapsed during first week of college

Bystander CPR saves a first year college student who collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest while running during his first week of school.
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Don’t choose health insurance for 2025 until you read this

Health insurance choices for 2025 have changed for Medicare, healthcare.gov and employer plans, and costs have too. An update on what’s most important to consider.
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An ultrasound-activated hydrogel for steady, sustained drug delivery

Researchers have developed a new composite hydrogel capable of achieving sustained, zero-order drug release using ultrasound as a trigger.
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Mapping the social lives of mice

A study hints at how complex introducing yourself to another can be, using a mouse model to uncover the brain processes behind nonsexual social approach and contact.