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Related media - Recent news Dr. John A. Clements, a preeminent figure in pulmonary science who deciphered critical lung function in the 1950s and later developed a revolutionary drug to treat lung failure in newborns, has died at his home in Tiburon, California. He was 101. His disappearance was confirmed by his daughter, Carol Clements. Dr. Clements' pioneering work began shortly after his graduation from Cornell University Medical College (now Weill Cornell Medical College) while serving as an Army physiologist. He was fascinated by the mechanics of human respiration, particularly how the tiny air sacs in the lungs manage to…

More news - Breaking news This title emphasizes the focus on new discoveries and treatments highlighted by the Lasker Awards. It avoids direct mention of specific diseases to maintain interest and encourage reading. Here is the text rewritten with the same main information but reformulated to make it more original: Scientists Honored with Prestigious Lasker Awards for Pioneering Work in Healthcare The Lasker Awards, a prestigious series of prizes that honor breakthroughs in medical research, were presented Thursday. This year's honorees tackled a range of challenges, from obesity and diabetes to infectious diseases and the body's natural defense mechanisms. The…

Related media - Breaking news Boar's Head has announced an indefinite closure of its Jarratt, Virginia, deli meat plant following a major listeria outbreak. The outbreak has been linked to nine deaths and affected multiple people in 18 states. The company has identified liverwurst production as the source of the contamination and has decided to permanently cease production. The plant closure affects about 500 employees who will receive severance packages and transfer offers, according to union representatives. Christina Jewett, who monitors the Food and Drug Administration’s food safety efforts, and Teddy Rosenbluth, a health reporter who is currently a Times…

Related media - Breaking news A recent investigative report has exposed disturbing practices within Acadia Healthcare, a major network of psychiatric facilities in 19 states. The investigation found instances where individuals were confined to these hospitals for longer than medically necessary, driven by financial incentives rather than patient care needs. The investigation into Acadia Healthcare's operations revealed that the chain often held patients longer than was medically justified, continuing until their insurance coverage was fully utilized. This practice was usually stopped only after legal representatives intervened. This investigation has exposed serious ethical and legal concerns about Acadia’s treatment of patients,…

Related media - News 24 hours Despite cholera being a preventable and low-cost treatable disease, recent data from the World Health Organization indicate a worrying increase in death rates, outpacing the increase in infection rates. Last year saw a 71% increase in cholera-related deaths worldwide, compared to a 13% increase in new cases. Factors such as climate-related disasters and ongoing conflict are exacerbating outbreaks, particularly in regions where there have been no recent cases. Philippe Barboza, head of the cholera programme at the WHO's health emergencies department, expressed dismay at the rapidly rising death rates, highlighting the global disdain for…

More news - Latest news A recent study from the University of Washington, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reveals significant differences in brain development between adolescent girls and boys following coronavirus-related lockdowns. The research focused on cortical thinning, a normal part of brain maturation in which the brain sheds excess synapses and shrinks its outer layer. This process, which usually begins in late childhood or early adolescence, is known to improve the efficiency of the brain as it matures. However, stress can accelerate this thinning, which is often associated with increased risk of mental health…