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  • At-home exercise may help teens bounce back faster from concussion
    on November 3, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    One doesn’t have to step onto a football field to get a concussion; it can happen anywhere. A fall during an everyday activity or a minor car accident can deliver the jolt to the head that causes one. While headaches, memory problems, disrupted sleep and difficulty concentrating usually fade without a trace, up to 30% of people continue to experience these symptoms for years.

  • Earlier valve replacement benefits some patients with moderate aortic stenosis
    on November 3, 2026 at 4:40 pm

    Patients with moderate aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the heart’s aortic valve, may benefit from undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) before the disease becomes severe, according to findings from a clinical trial co-led by Cedars-Sinai investigators.

  • Researchers trace antibodies behind severe viral infections
    on November 3, 2026 at 4:20 pm

    Some people carry antibodies that block the body’s early defenses against viruses, increasing their risk of developing severe illnesses such as severe COVID-19. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now identified the immune cells that produce these antibodies. Their findings are published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.

  • About half of drinkers on GLP-1s say they imbibed less
    on November 3, 2026 at 4:20 pm

    Nearly half of drinkers who take GLP-1 medications have reported declines in consumption, with the effect higher among those at risk of unhealthy alcohol use, a new Harvard study shows. The work, published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, explores an unexpected side effect of GLP-1s used to treat diabetes and obesity.

  • AI system may help clinical labs spot problems before they affect patients
    on November 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have designed an AI system that could help clinical laboratories identify problems before they disrupt testing and delay patient care. These laboratories analyze samples such as blood, urine, tissue or other bodily fluids to help doctors diagnose and treat diseases. However, growing test volumes, workforce shortages and increasingly complex diagnostics are placing mounting demands on laboratory operations.