Despite recent gains, tribal citizens descended from slaves face disparate treatment

A Legacy of Disparity: The Ongoing Fight for Tribal Citizenship Tribal citizens descended from enslaved people are increasingly gaining access to Native American health care, education, and social services, but significant barriers to full and equitable inclusion remain. Recent federal reforms and tribal clarifications are opening doors, yet a “chilling effect” persists, preventing many from … Read more

Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

Understanding Breast Cancer: Current Landscape and Future Trends Breast cancer remains a significant health concern, impacting millions worldwide. While survival rates have improved, the disease is complex, with evolving understandings of its causes, progression, and treatment. This article explores the current state of breast cancer, emerging research, and potential future trends. The Nature of Breast … Read more

How magnetic heating technology could be a new cancer-fighting weapon

Mayo Clinic Pioneers “Induction Heating” for Cancer: A Recent Era in Targeted Therapy? Anyone who has used an induction cooker is halfway to understanding Mayo Clinic’s new experimental approach to killing cancer cells. The Rochester, Minnesota-based health system is the first in the U.S. To test a technology that uses heat to target and destroy … Read more

Cancer Patients Suffered a Pandemic Double Whammy

COVID-19’s Lingering Impact: Cancer Survival Rates Still Feeling the Strain Early disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect cancer survival rates, according to a new study published in JAMA Oncology. Researchers found that individuals diagnosed with cancer in 2020 and 2021 experienced lower short-term survival rates compared to those diagnosed before the pandemic, … Read more

Cancer center becomes first in region to provide CAR-T cell therapy without hospital stay

Revolutionizing Blood Cancer Treatment: The Rise of Outpatient CAR-T Cell Therapy For patients battling blood cancers, a new era of treatment is dawning. Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has become the first facility in the region to offer CAR-T cell therapy – a groundbreaking immunotherapy – entirely in an outpatient setting. … Read more

Fasting Before Blood Tests: Why It’s Crucial for Accurate Results

The Hidden Impact of Breakfast: How Food Timing is Revolutionizing Health Testing For years, we’ve been told to fast before blood tests. But a recent surge in awareness, fueled by medical professionals like Spanish traumatologist Inés Moreno (@latraumatologageek), is highlighting just how dramatically food intake can skew results. This isn’t just about inconvenience; it’s about … Read more

Winter storm cancels Savannah dentist’s flight, puts mission trip to Belize at risk

The Ripple Effect: How Climate Disruptions are Impacting Humanitarian Missions A Savannah dentist’s near-miss with a canceled flight to Belize, as reported this week, isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a growing symptom of a larger trend: increasingly frequent and severe weather events disrupting vital humanitarian work. Dr. Roy Maynard’s story, while focused on dental care … Read more

Does Tamiflu Work to Shorten the Flu?

Flu Season’s Future: Beyond Tamiflu and Annual Shots This year’s particularly aggressive flu season, driven by variants like subclade K, is a stark reminder of influenza’s enduring threat. While antivirals like Tamiflu remain crucial, and vaccination is still recommended, the future of flu prevention and treatment is rapidly evolving. Experts are looking beyond current strategies, … Read more

You’ve been diagnosed with cancer, now what? How ‘prehab’ could help before treatment

Beyond Treatment: The Rise of Cancer Prehabilitation and Holistic Support For many, a cancer diagnosis feels like a sudden plunge into a whirlwind of appointments, tests, and looming treatment. But what if there was a way to prepare – not just physically, but emotionally, financially, and practically – for the journey ahead? A growing movement … Read more

They want better health care — so they’re turning to crypto startups

The convergence of cryptocurrency, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and healthcare is no longer a futuristic fantasy. It’s a burgeoning movement, fueled by patient frustration with traditional systems and a desire for greater control over personal health data and treatment options. From tackling hair loss with community-funded research, as seen with HairDAO, to empowering cancer patients … Read more