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8 UCF Faculty Members to Be Inducted in Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
UCF faculty were recognized for their advancements and impact in artificial intelligence, medical diagnostic technology, computer science, energy and manufacturing, and coastal resiliency.
Legendary sports broadcaster laid off following battle with cancer
Longtime Bay Area sports broadcaster Greg Papa has been let go by KNBR just over a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Viewpoint: Europe needs a new scientific contract
The White House's new science strategy should be required reading in the Berlaymont and every European capital.Not because Europe should copy it. Parts of it should concern Europeans deeply. But because it asks the question Europe has so far avoided while steadily losing ground in the global race for technological leadership.Europe already possesses many of the world's finest universities, scientists and research-intensive companies. It produces world-leading research in fields ranging from quantum technologies and biotechnology to climate science. Yet time and again Europe generates the scientific breakthroughs while others build the companies, industries and strategic advantages around them, particularly in digital technologies. Increasingly, we find ourselves regulating technologies whose underlying capabilities were developed elsewhere.This is not primarily a scientific failure. It is an institutional one.The settlement that shaped modern science policy emerged after the Second World War. In Science, the Endless Frontier, Vannevar Bush argued that governments should invest in fundamental research while protecting scientists from political direction. Public investment was justified precisely because no government, university or company could predict where the next transformative discovery would emerge.That scientific contract served liberal democracies extraordinarily well. It underpinned decades of advances in medicine, computing, energy and communications, but the world for which it was designed no longer exists.Artificial intelligence is transforming not only technology but the production of knowledge itself. Advanced chips, computing power, data and scientific instruments have become strategic assets. Scientific knowledge now diffuses globally almost instantly. Competitive advantage increasingly lies not in making discoveries first, but in possessing the infrastructure, capital, engineering capability and institutions required to translate those ideas into products, industries and strategic advantage.The old boundaries between science, industrial policy, national security and geopolitics have largely disappeared. Dual-use technologies now underpin both economic power and military deterrence.The US has recognised this shift. In July, the White House published Science: A New Golden Age, a comprehensive attempt to rethink the relationship between science and national power. The report builds on Bush's legacy, but departs from his framework in important ways. Science is no longer treated simply as the source of future discoveries. It is presented as the foundation of economic resilience, technological leadership and national security. AI, advanced infrastructure and the capacity to build become as important as discovery itself.Yet the report also reveals a striking paradox. The same administration calling for “a new golden age” of US science has simultaneously proposed deep cuts to the federal research enterprise while expanding political influence over the allocation of public research funding. Europe should therefore distinguish between the report's diagnosis and its prescription. The diagnosis, that science has become a strategic asset, is compelling. But the prescription is self-defeating. Long-term technological leadership depends on strong universities, academic freedom and the institutional autonomy that makes scientific discovery possible. This distinction matters. Bush's achievement was never simply to make science serve national strength. It was to establish a division of labour in which governments invested in research without attempting to direct discovery itself. Scientific breakthroughs emerge precisely because researchers retain the freedom to pursue questions whose value cannot yet be demonstrated and whose conclusions cannot be anticipated.Neither China, nor the USAs science becomes more strategically important, the temptation to politicise it inevitably grows. But scientific freedom is not an obstacle to technological leadership, it is an essential precondition.China represents the opposite model. For decades it has integrated science, manufacturing, infrastructure and industrial policy into a single national strategy. Its ability to mobilise resources around critical technologies is formidable. But it does so within an authoritarian system where scientific priorities are increasingly inseparable from political power.Europe should imitate neither model. It should learn from the strategic ambition of the US without importing its growing politicisation of science. And it should learn from China's capacity to build without adopting its concentration of power.Instead, Europe needs a scientific contract of its own. Bush's scientific contract protected the freedom to discover because the defining challenge of the 20th century was producing new knowledge. Europe's next scientific contract must preserve that freedom while ensuring that scientific discoveries can be converted into technological, industrial and strategic capability. Because in a transactional world, Europe's freedom to shape its own future depends on its capacity to build it.Related articlesThe US ‘golden age’ science strategy: what Europeans need to knowEuropean researchers sound the alarm that Trump rule changes will hit cooperationNIH turmoil risks reciprocal EU-US access to health research fundingThis does not mean subordinating free science to competitiveness or industrial policy. On the contrary. Scientific autonomy remains the first principle of Europe's next scientific contract. Governments should not direct scientific discovery. Their responsibility is to ensure that Europe's scientific, industrial, financial and regulatory institutions work together rather than in isolation.Meeting that responsibility requires far more than research funding. European researchers need access to world-class computing infrastructure, advanced laboratories, shared datasets and scientific facilities. Innovative companies need patient capital, testing environments and a genuine single market in which they can scale without facing 27 different regulatory regimes. Public procurement must evolve from purchasing existing technologies to creating markets for new ones. Regulators must become partners in experimentation rather than guardians of yesterday's rules.A connecting architectureEurope does not need to invent the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) model from scratch. Britain's Aria, Germany's Sprind and Wellcome Leap already show that Europe can build institutions capable of taking high-risk, mission-oriented bets while preserving democratic accountability. The challenge now is not to create more isolated initiatives, but to connect them to Europe's broader scientific, industrial and financial system so that breakthrough discoveries can scale.Above all, Europe must stop treating research, innovation, industrial policy, finance and security as separate policy domains. The challenge is no longer to create excellent institutions in each of these fields, but to make them work as one European innovation system. Europe's strength will increasingly depend not on excellence within institutions, but on excellence across them.Europe's ambition should be neither to imitate the US nor to emulate China. It should demonstrate that scientific freedom, democratic legitimacy and technological capability are not competing objectives, but mutually reinforcing strengths. In an age of geopolitical rivalry, Europe's greatest advantage may ultimately be its ability to attract the world's best talent by combining scientific freedom, democratic openness and technological ambition.Bush's scientific contract helped define the 20th century because it protected the freedom to discover. Europe's challenge is not to abandon that achievement but to extend it. The defining task of Europe's next scientific contract is to preserve the freedom to discover while building Europe's capacity to translate scientific discovery into technological power.Kaare Nielsen is founder of Pomus, a Danish think tank on science and innovation.
Consumer Reports: AI chatbots can mislead users seeking health information
AI health advice can sound reassuring, but experts warn it may be wrong. Use chatbots as a starting point, not a diagnosis.
The Science Lab Where Technicians Are Drowning in Feces
Samples—and a certain stink—are accumulating at Quest Diagnostics thanks to the cyclosporiasis outbreak. “You get used to it.”
Complete Health to pay $14M to settle Medicare Advantage fraud allegations
The value-based primary care provider submitted false diagnosis codes to the CMS for three years, inflating its reimbursement by millions of dollars, according to the DOJ.
Rad Partners’ Georgia affiliate signs in-network agreement with Anthem BCBS
Northside Radiology Associates said the pact will span multiple years and ensure Anthem members continue having uninterrupted, in-network access to diagnostic and interventional care.
Douglas Flora: How Science Turned a Stage IV Lung Cancer Diagnosis Into 12 Years of Hope
Douglas Flora: How Science Turned a Stage IV Lung Cancer Diagnosis Into 12 Years of Hope / cancer, cancer care, Cancer research, cancer screening, cancer
Former Raptor Chris Bosh Sends Encouraging Message To Victor Wembanyama
Bosh, who has dealt with blood clots, extended his advice to Wembanyama, who has also dealt with the diagnosis.
Jacksonville-based Complete Health to pay $14M in Medicare Advantage settlement
Complete Health Partners Holdings has agreed to pay $14.1 million to settle allegations that it caused false diagnosis codes to be submitted to boost payments from the Medicare Advantage program, the Department of Justice said.
Panama: Haemophilus influenzae meningitis case reported in Veraguas Health Region
The Veraguas Health Region, located in the central-western region of Panama, confirmed a case of meningitis caused by the Haemophilus influenzae bacteria in a 12-year-old student from La Primavera School, diagnosed on July 29. The patient remains hospitalized, is receiving appropriate treatment, and is in stable clinical condition. The regional health director of Veraguas, Xavier A. Torres Domínguez, reported that, once the diagnosis was confirmed, the Ministry of Health (Minsa), in coordination with the Social Security Fund (CSS), immediately activated the epidemiological investigation and health response protocols established for this type of event. Canada: Haemophilus influenzae type B outbreak in Calgary As part of the actions implemented, the Epidemiology teams carried out the identification and monitoring of the patient’s close contacts, applying the corresponding preventive measures to reduce the risk of transmission and safeguard the health of the educational community. Health authorities explained that meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae is a bacterial disease that requires timely medical attention. In that regard, they urged the population to immediately seek medical attention if they experience symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, vomiting, drowsiness, or altered mental status. They also reiterated that vaccination is the main preventive measure against this disease, and therefore called on parents and guardians to verify that their children’s immunization schedules are complete, in accordance with the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
C.J. Gardner-Johnson diagnosed with a calf strain
An MRI delivered good news to Bills safety C.J.
Chile declares health alert for hantavirus
The Chile Ministry of Health issued a Health Alert for hantavirus and other diseases, such as some arboviruses and avian influenza. This is the first time this measure has been taken and it will be in effect until July 31, 2027 and it extends from the Atacama region to the Magallanes region. “Hantavirus causes a disease that is endemic to Chile, transmitted by the long-tailed pygmy rice rat that lives in rural and semi-rural areas throughout almost the entire country. As a ministry, we are constantly monitoring its behavior and are very concerned and actively working because this year the virus's lethality has increased, and for this reason, we decided to declare this alert. As of last week, there were 46 confirmed cases and 18 deaths, representing a 39% lethality rate,” reported the Undersecretary of Public Health, Dr. Alejandra Pizarro. Cases have occurred in the regions of Valparaíso, Metropolitan, O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Biobío, La Araucanía, Los Ríos, Los Lagos, and Aysén. By comparison, in 2025, there were 44 infections and eight deaths (18% case fatality rate). The health alert, which is preventative and prepared, will allow for the granting of extraordinary powers in the event of serious health emergencies to strengthen surveillance, ensure timely resource management, hire specialized personnel, implement health control measures, and expedite the acquisition of supplies through direct procurement. The alert does not imply that there is an ongoing epidemic or that the healthcare system is overwhelmed. Subscribe to Outbreak News TV on YouTube “Hantavirus is not exclusively a summer virus, as the long-tailed pygmy rice rat is present year-round. Therefore, we urge everyone to take extreme precautions: avoid touching rodents, ventilate homes before entering if they have been closed, clean unused spaces with water and bleach, and keep garbage covered and food stored away. Furthermore, it is crucial to be aware of the symptoms: fever, intense muscle pain, and difficulty breathing. If someone experiences these symptoms and has been in rural or semi-rural areas where the long-tailed pygmy rice rat may have been present, they should immediately go to a health center and inform the medical staff so that a hantavirus diagnosis can be considered promptly,” the official added. Since December 2025, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has maintained an epidemiological alert due to the rise in hantavirus cases throughout the Southern Cone, and that the Ministry of Health had an epidemiological alert in place since November of last year. Chile eliminates leprosy As mentioned above, the Health Alert decree also covers diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypti, Aedes vexans, and Anopheles pseudopunctipennis mosquitoes, such as dengue and Zika, which, according to the alert, “have a high epidemic potential, which could generate high demand and overload for health facilities.” For these diseases, the alert is in effect from Arica to Los Ríos. The authority stressed that it is essential to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in stagnant water and to monitor any suspected cases of people arriving from abroad infected with any of these diseases, in order to prevent any of these vectors from biting a sick person and starting to spread the disease. In the case of avian influenza, the alert was extended to the entire country, because unlike other years, the disease has been concentrated in wild and farm birds, not in poultry farms, increasing the risk of exposure for people. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Editorial: Pennsylvania health insurance rates need triage
The cost of staying healthy is climbing. The cost of getting sick is even worse. Prescription drug costs are up. So is the amount of money people spend in urgent care — and that’s affordable compared with an emergency room visit. Testing, diagnostics, office visits, the little extras you don’t
AI Cognitive Health Startup Mantis Biotech Rethinks How Women Are Diagnosed
The AI Catching Brain Fog, ADHD, And Dementia Between Doctor Visits
Siemens Healthineers’ head of Americas steps down, GE CFO switch, new ASTRO prez, plus more leadership moves
In other news, Vanderbilt has appointed a radiologist to a key leadership position, the University of Rochester has picked a director of diagnostic imaging, and Pueblo Radiology Associates hired 7 new docs.
First death of 2026 from rare, flesh-eating bacteria reported in South Florida, state health officials say
According to data from the Florida Department of Health, a person from Palm Beach County was reported dead on July 30 after being diagnosed with Vibrio vulnificus.
Packers great Ahman Green reveals that he has Parkinson's disease
Green, who was diagnosed in 2025, advocated for awareness and early detection of Parkinson's disease.
Doctor Reveals No. 1 Sign Your Stress Is Becoming a Chronic Condition
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, NBC News medical journalist Dr. Akshay Syal explains the main trait he looks for when diagnosing chronic stress in patients.
Giants Announce Major Upgrades to Practice Facility
The New York Giants have been much maligned for MetLife Stadium since it opened, but their practice facility in East Rutherford is getting a major overhaul. The Giants unveiled plans to enhance their facility with more than 93,500 square feet of new construction and 46,000 square feet of renovations to the Quest Diagnostics Training Center. The Giants will boost the home locker room inside their practice facility to 6,000 square feet while also enhancing their weight room to 11,000 square feet.
After PCOS became PMOS, there's hope for new awareness among Black and Latina women
Growing awareness of a painful endocrine disorder now named PMOS is good news for women of color, who have high prevalence and low diagnosis.
Vanderbilt Health and Siemens Healthineers launch $87M Value Partnership to deliver advanced technology, elevate patient care
Value Partnership will drive technology upgrades and standardization across diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology, promote workforce development Collaboration will empower health care innovation through scalable artificial intelligence uses in radiology, personalized medicine and workflow automation
Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer
The singer is known for “You're So Vain”
Carly Simon explains ‘difficult, frustrating’ diagnosis with Parkinson’s after skin cancer
Carly Simon revealed a major health update amid her ‘difficult, frustrating’ diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease, which followed surgery for skin cancer: ‘I am still very much here.’
Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis
“I have learned to accept that every day will look a little different. But I am still very much here,” the singer said in a statement to NBC News.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
Carly Simon revealed in a new interview with People magazine that she's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Dementia affecting younger persons strikes Hispanics more than previously thought, UT Health San Antonio-led study shows
Educational disparities contribute to diagnostic delays of frontotemporal dementia Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, July 27, 2026 – A form of dementia that strikes younger people is more common in Hispanics than previously thought, according to a new study led by researchers at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of […]
Guernsey health pilot finds 107 undiagnosed high cholesterol cases
The four-month health pilot also found 65 undiagnosed cases of islanders with high blood pressure.
AI mental health chatbots feel empathetic, but safety evidence still lags
Immune dysregulation may contribute to depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety through chronic inflammation, altered neuroimmune signaling, genetic susceptibility, and stress-related epigenetic changes. Evidence also suggests that biologically defined patient subgroups may benefit from more precise, immune-informed approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
Wellumio raises nearly $10M to advance point-of-care MRI system
Axana is designed to bring point-of-care stroke diagnosis to emergency departments and other acute care settings.
‘Game-changing’ spit test could shrink years-long wait for diagnosis of condition that affects 190M women
ADHD looks different in women and poses unique health risks
For decades, ADHD was viewed as a childhood condition that mostly affected boys. Researchers now know ADHD manifests differently in girls, but many still go undiagnosed until adulthood.
Temporal Changes in Pediatric Influenza Test Positivity Across COVID-19 Public Health Policy Phases: A Five-Year Retrospective Cohort Study
Background The COVID-19 pandemic coincided with substantial changes in respiratory virus circulation, healthcare utilization, and diagnostic testing. Although population-level influenza activ...
Country star Waylon Wyatt says he nearly 'died' after sudden health crisis derailed his Grand Ole Opry debut
Waylon Wyatt shared a video from his hospital bed after announcing his sepsis diagnosis on the same day his debut album "Dustpiles" dropped.
Woman dismissed common colon cancer sign for years; diagnosed stage 3
A nurse had blood in her stool, a common colon cancer symptom, for years. She was diagnosed at stage 3.
The event that turned an aerospace engineer into an AI founder
After her aunt's cancer diagnosis upended her family, Lily Vittayarukskul built an AI startup to help others prepare for long-term care.
'Fit Mom' Maria Kang reveals how stage 4 colon cancer changed her view of health
Maria Kang told Fox News Digital that she thought healthy eating and regular exercise would protect her — until a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis revealed a different reality.
'Fit Mom' did 'everything right' — then a colon cancer diagnosis changed her life
Maria Kang, the viral "No Excuses Mom" fitness influencer, reveals how stage 4 colon cancer blindsided her despite years of healthy living.
Recent Coverage Highlights AI Innovation, Rural Health Challenges and Cyclospora Response
A July 21 Detroit News story explored how health systems across the state are using artificial intelligence to improve diagnosis and treatment.
ACC shares updated recommendations for managing HFpEF
A team of specialists detailed new data and recent breakthroughs in the diagnosis, management and treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
Ida Tin Coined Femtech. Now She’s Funding Continuous Hormone Monitoring
Femtech pioneer Ida Tin is leading a €40M government challenge to build continuous hormone monitoring—and end the diagnostic delays that cost women years.
AI-based exam queue tool prioritizes CT scans in the ED
A new paper in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence details how an AI-driven CT queue prioritization system can improve patients’ time to diagnosis without requiring additional imaging equipment or staffing.
Misdiagnoses and medical bias: The gender gap in healthcare
Women are disadvantaged in healthcare – in some cases due to different symptoms in women than in men. This is especially true for heart conditions, where women even face lower survival rates after cardiac arrest.
Why Michael J. Fox’s Parkinson’s is ‘hell’ for wife Tracy Pollan
Michael J. Fox is getting candid about how Parkinson’s disease has been ‘hell’ for his wife of over 30 years, Tracy Pollan. The actor was diagnosed with the neurological disorder when he was 29 years old and founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research.
Lab-grown mini brains may predict which Alzheimer’s treatments will work
Miniature brain models grown from patients’ cells revealed striking differences in how Alzheimer’s-related tissue responds to an antidepressant. The organoids and the particles they release could eventually guide more personalized treatments and provide new clues for diagnosing the disease.
Only 13% of patients diagnosed with lung cancer met low-dose CT screening criteria
Addressing these gaps will require more inclusive risk prediction models and system-level interventions such as EMR optimization and provider education to improve uptake.
Melinda French Gates says it took 3 doctors to diagnose the condition she was suffering from
Melinda French Gates says it took three doctors to diagnose her perimenopause, revealing a startling gap in OB-GYN menopause training nationwide.
Melinda French Gates Struggled to Get Perimenopause Care
The philanthropist said that even in her “unbelievably privileged situation,” it took three different doctors to diagnose her.
COVID-19 Linked to Short-Term Increases in Medicare Health Care Spending
Postacute COVID-19 symptom diagnoses, health care spending, and utilization among Medicare beneficiaries diminish within 3 months of infection.
Beyond weight loss: Lilly aims for leadership in brain science
Lilly’s neuroscience chief discusses the large pharma’s aims in brain science, and how diagnostics and dosing are driving its next advancements in Alzheimer’s.
Heartflow launches new AI-powered staging tool for coronary plaque assessments
In addition to launching Heartflow Plaque Staging, the company also shared new data at SCCT2026 highlighting the importance of using total plaque volume assessments to diagnose and manage heart patients.
Bipartisan Bill Pushes $25M 4D Software for Veterans' Respiratory Health
Lawmakers unveiled a bipartisan bill to invest VA funds into diagnostic scanning software that could detect asthma or lung conditions.
New grant to improve discovery of potential diagnostic, therapeutic molecules
Carly Schissel, assistant professor of chemistry, is part of a multi-institution team that has been selected to receive funding from the Scialog: Automating Chemical Laboratories initiative. The initiative supports teams of early-career scientists doing fundamental science to accelerate advances in laboratory technologies using automation and artificial intelligence.
'Real Housewives of Orange County' star diagnosed with tongue cancer
"The Real Housewives of Orange County" original cast member Jeana Keough has been diagnosed with tongue cancer at 70.
Parents awarded $2M after ultrasound misinterpretation leads to child's stillbirth
Following delivery of the baby, physicians identified a severe cleft deformity that had not been diagnosed during prenatal imaging.
UNM’s Medical Laboratory Sciences Program Trains the Experts Behind Modern Diagnosis
The Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program at The University of New Mexico School of Medicine prepares students for one of health care’s most essential and often unseen roles – performing the laboratory testing that helps clinicians diagnose and treat...
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch dies after aggressive brain cancer diagnosis
Jennifer Finch, bassist for the rock band L7, has died after a battle with brain cancer. She was 59. The band confirmed Finch's death in an Instagram post on Saturday,
Rock star dies just days after aggressive brain cancer news, leaving fans devastated
The 59-year-old star revealed her diagnosis earlier in the week.
Young Mom Randomly Developed Various Health Issues. Even When Doctor Diagnosed Her with a ‘Good Cancer,’ She Was Still Terrified
A mom’s unexplained weight loss and tiredness led to her being diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Emily Greenwood, who initially dismissed her symptoms as being a ‘busy mom,’ was told she had a ‘good cancer’ by medical professionals.
Abbott investigates two separate cyber incidents, says no operations affected
Abbott Laboratories is investigating two cyber incidents involving unauthorized access to some internal systems at its cancer diagnostics business and its LabCentral portal, the company said on Friday, adding that its operations were not affected.
Health experts urge caution over US military testosterone screenings
Medical professionals told the BBC the new policy could lead to an increase in incorrect diagnoses, as well as other issues.
Abbott discloses cyberattack on cancer diagnostics business
The cyberattack follows Abbott’s recent $21 billion purchase of Exact Sciences. Abbott did not disclose what kind of information was accessed.
Exclusive : Diagnostics log confirms iPhone 18 Pro Max camera specs ahead of launch
An ISP diagnostics log, part of the trove of internal Tata Electronics files leaked in June by the World Leaks ransomware group, confirms several previously rumored iPhone 18 Pro Max camera specs ahead of Apple's official announcement.
A $399 Smart Ring Aims to Replace the 150-Year-Old Blood Pressure Cuff
A three-year-old startup says it has produced a smart ring that can track blood pressure as accurately as a traditional arm cuff and that — eventually — it could be able to make medical diagnoses. If the company, called Vital Signals, can successfully deliver on the promise, it would represent a significant breakthrough in consumer wearables.
In Good Health: The Alzheimer’s Research Revolution
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can have a real impact on a person and their family. There’s a lot to consider — what the future will hold, what symptoms they’ll experience, and on what timeline.About 7.5 million people in the U.S. currently suffer from Alzheimer’s. Every year, around half a million more are diagnosed with the disease or another form of dementia. As the population gets older, that figure will continue to rise.For decades, researchers have struggled to understand these kinds of diseases. But when it comes to testing and treatment, particularly for Alzheimer’s, there have been significant advances in the past few years.In this installment of our series, “In Good Health,” we tackle the revolution in dementia research. What will that mean for patients?For more information on dementia research, find Pam Belluck’s latest reporting at the New York Times. And Dr. Karlawish’s “Neurotransmissions” column at STAT News, covering dementia care and research.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Diagnostic dilemma: Junk-food diet caused a teen's permanent blindness
A teen's nutrient-poor diet led to irreversible vision problems.
Study shows a blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease
A blood test that helps diagnose Alzheimer’s might also forecast if healthy older adults will develop symptoms
Study shows a blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease
A blood test that helps diagnose Alzheimer's might also forecast if healthy older adults will develop symptoms.
'Bachelorette' star reveals brain tumor diagnosis after routine health scan
Joe Amabile revealed a routine health scan uncovered a blueberry-sized glioma in his brain, and he now faces a craniotomy in just two weeks.
Reality Star, 40, Shares Shocking Health Diagnosis
Joe Amabile, who found fame on “The Bachelor,” revealed to fans that he needs to undergo brain surgery.
PMOS vs. PCOS
The name change of a hormonal condition - from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), could improve diagnosis and treatment.
NBC host gives health update after previously revealing cancer diagnosis on air
She shared the news on her Instagram page on Sunday.
Christian Pulisic's Endorsements At 'Serious Risk' After World Cup
Christian Pulisic had a World Cup to forget. The U.S. men's national team star had to leave his team's 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 last Monday with a leg injury. Pulisic was later diagnosed with a bone bruise and a microfracture in his leg. He was disappointed by the result, while much ...
Algorithm allows cancer patients to avoid CT scans for pulmonary embolism
There has been increased interest in finding alternative methods to diagnose pulmonary embolism in this patient population.
‘Bachelor’ star Joe Amabile reveals diagnosis with early stage brain tumor, will undergo surgery
Beloved ‘Bachelor’ Nation star Joe Amabile says that his doctors detected a ‘blueberry-sized’ tumor in his brain after he underwent a full-body scan. He is scheduled for a craniotomy in two weeks.
Asheville wellness business owner accused of illegally prescribing GLP-1 drug
The owner of an Asheville wellness business is facing 10 felony charges after investigators accused her of diagnosing clients without a medical license in N.C.
Man, 45, diagnosed with colorectal cancer shares his first symptom
Randy League was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer at 45 after feeling a sudden, sharp pain in his rectum.
United States Delivers Life-Saving Health Supplies and equipment to Madagascar
United States Delivers Life-Saving Health Supplies and equipment to Madagascar U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bremner presided over a handover ceremony to the Government of Madagascar, represented by President of the Refoundation Col. Michaël Randrianirina, marking the delivery of nearly one million mosquito nets, over 900,000 pieces of critical laboratory equipment, and 33 internet connectivity systems. The assistance – valued at more than $2.2 million – is part of a broader U.S.-Madagascar health partnership, outlined in our bilateral Global Health Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in December 2025, totaling $134 million from the U.S. government from 2026 through 2030. “This assistance is clear and disciplined – it is a tool of strategic engagement, not global charity,” said Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bremner. “Every U.S. taxpayer dollar must show measurable results, reduce long-term dependence on U.S. resources, and support greater self-reliance. Stronger health systems in Madagascar help detect and contain infectious diseases before they spread across borders, protecting American and Malagasy families alike.” The assistance includes: 989,250 long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets - worth $2 million – will be distributed to 63 districts and 1,661 community health centers across Madagascar. Malaria remains one of the leading causes of death in the country, claiming the lives of children and women at an unacceptable rate. The third and final delivery of these nets arrived in late June and will be distributed starting this July until mid-October, ensuring that those most at risk of mosquito-borne disease now have access to this basic but life-saving protection. U.S.-funded Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project will ensure the distribution. 908,523 pieces of critical medical and laboratory equipment – valued at $180,000 – including personal protective equipment, laboratory supplies, diagnostic tools, and cold chain equipment – along with a modernized digital surveillance system to Madagascar’s Ministry of Public Health. This support through the STRIDES (Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems) program bolsters Madagascar’s ability to detect and respond to outbreaks of diseases such as monkeypox, plague, rabies, polio, and Ebola before they become regional or global threats. Over $30,000 of funding for the full procurement, installation, and first year of service for 33 Starlink satellite internet systems at priority districts and regional health offices across the country. These systems will allow health workers in remote and underserved communities to transmit health data quickly to central decision-makers – enabling faster, better-coordinated responses when disease outbreaks occur. U.S.-funded Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) will implement this project. As the country’s largest bilateral health donor, the United States remains committed to the principle that a stronger, healthier Madagascar makes for a stronger, safer world – and a stronger, safer America.
Oxford Brain Diagnostics Advances Vision for Measuring Brain Health and Neurodegenerative Disease with Five New Studies at AAIC 2026
New findings demonstrate the potential of OBD's MRI-based Cortical Disarray Measurement (CDM®) technology to support patient identification, disease characterization, treatment monitoring, and therapeutic development across Alzheimer's disease OXFORD, United Kingdom, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oxford Brain Diagnostics (OBD), a leader in MRI-based measurement of brain health and neurodegenerative disease, today announced the presentation of five new studies at the Alzheimer's Association I
Science & Medicine: Pursuing precision medicine for Alzheimer's disease
A cutting-edge technology and an exciting recent hire hint at exciting developments in the future of precision medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Denton County reports first human West Nile case of 2026 in North Texa
A Denton resident has been diagnosed with West Nile virus in the first publicly reported human case in North Texas this year.
There Are 2 Biologicially Distinct Forms of Major Depression, Says New Study
A new framework for diagnosing depression.
Woman, 45, Underwent the First Robotic Single-Port Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Performed in the U.S by a Robot Named Carol
Vicky Pan, a mom of two, was diagnosed with aggressive, fast-growing triple-negative breast cancer that had already spread to her lymph nodes
Jared Huffman is one of few nonreligious members of Congress
California Rep. Jared Huffman is one of just four openly agnostic or religiously unaffiliated lawmakers and is by far the most outspoken. His new book warns of the perils of rising Christian nationalism.
Katie Couric shares health scare
Journalist Katie Couric describes the terrifying moments when she lost her memory just a few weeks ago. She was diagnosed with transient global amnesia - a sudden episode of memory loss that’s rare. NBC News’ Kate Snow has the story.
Radiologist and Maine health providers ask judge to dismiss couple’s lawsuit
The couple say MaineHealth, Spectrum Healthcare Partners and a radiologist failed to diagnose a blood clot that led Jeffrey Sayward to experience a disabling stroke.
Trump, 80, Graphically Displays Worsening Health Condition
Doctors have warned that the president’s late night social media habits and lack of exercise aren’t helping his diagnosis.
Essex mental health inquiry: My daughter was lost in system
Lisa Wolff says medical staff ignored her daughter's autism diagnosis before she took her own life.
Katie Couric suffers stroke scare, diagnosed with temporary amnesia
Katie Couric, 69, reveals she recently had a ‘freaky’ incident that turned into a stroke scare before she was ultimately diagnosed with temporary amnesia.
Why Netflix’s ‘Maternal Instinct’ left out Taylor Parker’s mental health diagnosis
Director Jessica Dimmock explained her reasoning to Netflix's Tudum.
The crumbling employer-based health insurance system
Today's D.C. Diagnosis newsletter covers maintaining diversity in drug trials and troubling trends in employer-based health insurance.
Former Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed by researchers with stage 1 CTE
The former Cowboys defensive end died by suicide in November.
UnitedHealth says most home-health diagnoses were supported in 2025
UnitedHealth on Tuesday said an audit by an external consulting firm showed nearly 97% of diagnoses identified within its HouseCalls home-health unit, which has faced scrutiny from lawmakers, were supported by a patient's medical record.
NYC health officials warn of Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Park area
New York City health officials report a surge of 23 Legionnaires' disease cases on the Upper East Side. Dr. Stephanie Widmer joins 'Fox & Friends' to detail critical outbreak warning signs and discuss biohacker Bryan Johnson's autoimmune diagnosis.
How did Bryan Johnson end up with an autoimmune disease?
What Bryan Johnson’s autoimmune gastritis diagnosis says about the limits of health tracking and longevity science.
In Good Health: Vulvovaginal and pelvic floor disorders
How can misconceptions about pelvic and vulvar pain delay diagnosis?
Dartmouth Health launches virtual cancer support group for survivors
Online forum connects patients navigating life after diagnosis
Dartmouth Health launches virtual cancer support group for survivors
Online forum connects patients navigating life after diagnosis