Science
U.S. Adult Obesity Rates Show First Decline in Decades
New data indicates a potential turning point in U.S. adult obesity prevalence, with rates dropping from a 2022 peak.
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Science
Researchers Maintain Human Brain Organoids for Over Five Years
Scientists have successfully maintained lab-grown brain tissue for more than five years, mirroring aspects of human brain development over an extended period.
Tech
Smartphone Camera Can Passively Monitor Heart Rate During Normal Use
Researchers have developed a system that uses a phone's front-facing camera to detect blood flow changes in the face and track heart rate without wearable devices.
Science
Experimental Pill Nearly Doubles Survival Time for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Clinical trial data shows daraxonrasib extends median survival to 13.2 months compared to 6.7 months for chemotherapy in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Science
AI-Powered Blood Tests Show Potential for Early Lung Cancer Detection
Researchers are utilizing artificial intelligence to identify DNA fragment patterns and protein markers in blood to detect lung cancer at earlier, more treatable stages.