Cart is empty A few years ago, a social media trend challenged people to see if they could stand up from the floor without using their hands. Now, it’s all about how long you can balance on one leg while brushing your teeth. These quirky “tests” promise to tell us how well we’re aging—but do they really?
CAR-T cell therapy is revolutionizing cancer treatment. Here’s how it works
Personalized medicine is already a reality in clinical practice, and CAR-T cell therapy is one of its most promising tools. This innovative approach, which involves genetically modifying the cells of the immune system, is transforming the way we treat not only cancer, but also other diseases.
Publix recalls baby food over possible lead contamination
Publix is recalling one of its popular GreenWise baby food pouches because it may contain lead, the company said this week.
Segregation fuels faster spread of infectious diseases, study finds
Structural inequalities, including wealth inequality and social segregation, not only make certain groups more vulnerable during public health crises but also accelerate the spread of infectious diseases throughout society, according to a team of international researchers.
Giving children with autism a voice in their own therapy helps them overcome everyday challenges, study finds
A University of Missouri researcher has used an existing approach in a new way to support children with autism—by including them in therapy planning.
Hidden diversity in fibroblasts may hold key to tissue repair
Fibroblasts play a central role in maintaining healthy tissue structures, as well as in the development and progression of diseases. For a long time, these specialized connective tissue cells were thought to represent a single, uniform cell type.
ICU delirium tests misclassify Spanish-speakers, research suggests
Delirium is common in the ICU, and guidelines call for daily screening. Now a new study published at the ATS 2025 International Conference suggests that standard screening tests may result in the misclassification of the delirium status of Spanish-speaking patients. The research also shows that a Spanish-language screening tool that involves family caregivers outperforms conventional screening practices.
AI system predicts a radiologist’s next glance—before the doctor makes it
On a daily basis, a radiologist in the U.S. pores over 150–200 X-rays. Their specialty is so important that researchers are now trying to get in front of where they will look next—what area of the image they will next scrutinize—to open a powerful window into how they think and to discover the origins of diagnostic errors.
Ethnic differences in breast cancer development and outcomes highlight need for tailored care approaches
Women of African or South Asian genetic ancestry tend to develop breast cancer and die at a younger age than women of European ancestry, according to new research by Queen Mary University of London. The study, which looked at clinical and genetic data from over 7,000 women with breast cancer, also found important genetic differences in these women’s cancers that could impact their diagnosis and treatment.
Post-intensive care syndrome linked to long-term deficits
More than half of ICU survivors may experience Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), which involves new or worsening physical, psychological, or cognitive impairments after a critical illness. Now a new study published at the ATS 2025 International Conference finds that these patients experience long-term deficits in cognitive function and ability to perform daily activities.