A joint research team affiliated with UNIST has developed a 3D-printed artificial tumor tissue capable of replicating the in vivo conditions of patient-derived cancer cells. This innovative model not only simulates the tumor microenvironment but also integrates artificial intelligence (AI) technology that can predict patient prognosis solely from images of tumor growth.
Survey shows privacy and safety top list of parental concerns about screen time
As kids spend more time on screens, a new national survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of The Kids Mental Health Foundation, founded by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, identifies parents’ greatest fears for their children around screen time.
Texas House OKs bill to expand medical marijuana provisions
A hefty expansion to the state’s narrow medical marijuana program won overwhelming approval in the Texas House on Monday, giving veterans broad access to THC treatments and raising the number of dispensaries allowed in the state.
Computational framework reveals how cancers rewire driver genes to beat chemotherapy
Just as species adapt over generations, our body’s cells accumulate DNA changes throughout life. Most are harmless, yet a few “driver” mutations give a cell a competitive edge and can spark cancer. Chemotherapy then adds a new evolutionary pressure, encouraging further genetic changes that let tumors bounce back.
Combinations of chronic illnesses can double risk of depression, study shows
People with multiple long-term physical health conditions are at a significantly greater risk of developing depression, a study shows.
The dreaded beep test: Outdated or still a valid assessment of your fitness?
For many, the beep test is seared into memory.
AI can guess racial categories from heart scans—what it means and why it matters
Imagine an AI model that can use a heart scan to guess what racial category you’re likely to be put in—even when it hasn’t been told what race is, or what to look for. It sounds like science fiction, but it’s real.
Golf course proximity linked to higher Parkinson’s disease risk
Barrow Neurological Institute and Mayo Clinic-led researchers report an association between living near golf courses and increased Parkinson’s disease (PD) risk in a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Breastfeeding provides health benefits to both babies and their mothers, according to new UF/IFAS guides
Both the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that infants exclusively breastfeed during their first six months of life, but only 24.9% in the United States do, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. In Florida, the rate is 18.2%, above only Mississippi (15.6%) and West Virginia (13.8%).
MRI scans can identify cardiovascular disease ten years in advance, study reveals
People at risk of cardiovascular disease could be identified a decade before they have a heart attack or stroke, a breakthrough University of Dundee study has discovered.