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Study finds keto diet strengthens the brain against epilepsy5:52 Published in The Lancet Neurology, a new review from the University of Colorado Anschutz in collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center, offers the latest scientific explanations for why ketogenic diets reduce seizures in people with epilepsy. International urology conference showcases advancements in prostate cancer diagnostics5:19 Nearly 300 abstracts on prostate cancer research from around the world will be presented at the European Association of Urology Congress (EAU26), taking place in London from 13–16 March 2026. Escalating Middle East conflict places severe strain on regional health systems3:41 More than ten days into the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East, health systems across the Region are coming under strain as injuries and displacement rise, attacks on health care continue, and public health risks increase. Experts call for stricter regulation of invasive cosmetic procedures3:41 The rise in invasive cosmetic procedures demands tighter regulation, better consumer protection, and greater awareness to protect patient safety and reduce cosmetic tourism, argue experts in The BMJ today. Most older adults in England believe climate change poses serious future risks3:09 Six out of 10 older people in England view climate change as a serious risk, with only one in 17 (5.8%) dismissive of climate change concerns, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers. Parents struggle when teens gain control over health decisions at 163:09 When young people reach the age of 16, parents no longer have access to their child’s health information. For many families, this change comes unexpectedly. High medical debt leads to significant delays in routine and preventive care20:57 Medical debt is associated with deferred dental care, medical care, and mental health care, even among people with health insurance, according to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. USAID funding cuts increase financial burden for families with tuberculosis19:53 More than a year after the second Trump administration began dismantling the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the global health consequences of this unprecedented loss in international aid continues to surface. Dual sensory loss affects confidence in navigation and sound localization18:10 According to a recent multi-institute PLOS One study led by the Multisensory Research Lab at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine, time of hearing loss onset is a key determinant of patient confidence and self-reported sound localization abilities - the ability to perceive and locate objects in an environment - even in individuals who use hearing aids or who have received vision rehab… Geographic location strongly influences stage of breast cancer diagnosis18:10 Where a woman lives significantly affects whether her breast cancer is diagnosed at an early or late stage, according to a national analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS). |