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Attack of the cells
Health Attack of the cells Duane Wesemann’s lab looks to body’s immune system to understand and treat disorders, allergies July 21, 2025 1 min read
Improving cancer care
Health Improving cancer care Nancy Keating’s team uses healthcare data to study access to treatment across populations July 21, 2025 1 min read
‘Miraculous’ treatments for more patients
Health ‘Miraculous’ treatments for more patients David Mooney’s team develops immunotherapies that work across many cancer types July 21, 2025 1 min read
‘It’s through research that we can live longer, healthier lives’
Health ‘It’s through research that we can live longer, healthier lives’ Harvard scientists discuss potential impacts of federal funding cuts — from U.S. brain drain to fewer medical breakthroughs July 21, 2025 1 min...
Road to game-changing cancer treatment
Health Road to game-changing cancer treatment HMS Staff July 21, 2025 2 min read The recent development of cancer immunotherapies marks a turning point in the centuries-old quest to fight cancer by harnessing...
A new way to reset gene expression in cancer cells shows promise for leukemia treatment
Scientists have discovered a potential new target for the treatment of leukemia that potentially could augment the activity of BET inhibitors, drugs currently in clinical trials. These therapies act on...
Early intervention with new treatment provides durable control of HIV-like virus in monkeys
Researchers have found that a new approach to HIV treatment can suppress an HIV-like virus for an extended period in monkeys. The therapy employs antibodies and takes advantage of the...
Changes in the vascular system may trigger Alzheimer’s disease
In some people whose cognitive functions are weakened due to Alzheimer’s, the disease can be traced back to changes in the brain’s blood vasculature. Scientists have found that a protein...
Bridge Medicines appoints William J. Polvino as Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer of the newly formed drug discovery company, founded by Rockefeller University and its two neighboring institutions, Polvino will be responsible for building a portfolio of early-stage...
Organ age, not just your birthday, may determine your health risks
Blood proteins that reveal some organs age faster than others — and that may predict disease and lifespan.
Protein signatures may one day tell brain diseases apart before symptoms
Blood tests could pave the way for distinguishing between Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and some dementias, aiding early treatment for brain diseases.
No, shaken baby syndrome has not been discredited
Defense lawyers have called shaken baby syndrome, or abusive head trauma, junk science. But doctors say shaking a baby is dangerous.
‘Rehab’ exposes the dark underside of U.S. drug treatment centers
In Rehab, journalist Shoshana Walter investigates the systemic pitfalls of drug treatment programs, which prevent people’s recovery from addiction.
U.S. FDA may nix black box warning on some menopause estrogen treatments
Experts worry the warning on vaginal estrogen menopause treatments is doing more harm than good and is not supported by science.
Here’s how air pollution may trigger lung cancer
Exposure to air pollution may trigger DNA mutations that cause lung cancer in nonsmokers.
US National Science Foundation clamps down on misconduct
Agency will now require every grantee organization to report cases of sexual harassment
Independent study charter schools are a soft spot in California's vaccine laws, data show
Online charter schools are a soft spot in California's childhood vaccine laws.
The U.S. is approaching a dangerous measles precipice, scientists say
Measles, which was 'eliminated' in the U.S. in 2000, could be endemic again within 25 years if current vaccination rates hold, study finds.
Measles confirmed in L.A. County resident who recently returned from Texas
Measles has been confirmed in a Los Angeles County resident who recently returned from Texas, health officials said Friday.
Lopez: 7 million people have Alzheimer's. Why is the Trump administration derailing research?
Alzheimer's is the nation's seventh-leading cause of death. How can a deeper understanding of a set of unremittingly cruel brain diseases not be a priority?
SoCal officials unleash sterile mosquitoes in bid to curb disease — with promising results
Releases of sterile male mosquitoes in L.A. County drove down the pest population, studies found. But homeowners would need to pay to bring them to a wider area.
Trump's pick for surgeon general quit medical residency due to stress, former department chair says
Trump selects an L.A. holistic medicine doctor for surgeon general. A doctor friend wonders whether her views on medicine sync with those of Health Secretary Kennedy.
More Californians now get therapy via a video screen or phone than through in-person sessions
The number of Californians getting therapy via telemedicine has outpaced the number meeting with therapists in person. It marks a profound shift in the way mental healthcare is delivered.
Researchers find drinking water is safe in Eaton, Palisades burn areas as utilities lift last 'do not drink' order
The team of scientists found only one water sample with benzene, suggesting that the water is generally safe to drink across Altadena and the Pacific Palisades.
Nearly half of Pasadena Unified schools have contaminated soil, district finds
Eleven of the 23 schools in the Pasadena Unified School District have soil contaminated with dangerous levels of lead and arsenic, according to data released this week.
Biden is diagnosed with 'aggressive' form of prostate cancer
Former President Biden's office says he has been diagnosed with 'an aggressive form' of prostate cancer.
Cancer diagnosis and a new book fuel questions about Biden's decision to run in 2024
Former President Biden's diagnosis has divided medical experts over the likely progression of his prostate cancer and resurfaced questions in Washington over his decision last year to run for reelection.
Contributor: The emergency in emergency medicine
Chaotic, backlogged, unwelcoming ERs are the canary in the coal mine of a dysfunctional healthcare delivery system riddled with misaligned incentives and priorities.