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  • Silver diamine fluoride treatment could halt cavities without shots, drilling or sedation
    on July 27, 2026 at 7:20 pm

    Every year, untreated tooth decay sends thousands of young U.S. children to emergency departments for dental problems doctors can’t treat. Many eventually undergo surgery under general anesthesia, while others endure pain and infection.

  • Will dietary fiber help digestion? It might depend on your gut bacteria
    on July 27, 2026 at 7:20 pm

    Doctors recommend dietary fiber for healthy digestion, but to benefit from it, people not only need specific species of gut bacteria but also the right strains of those bacteria to process the starches, according to a new study that advances the promise of precision nutrition.

  • Sweat-powered fingertip patch accurately monitors Parkinson’s medication
    on July 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    Engineers and neuroscientists at the University of California San Diego have developed a soft, wearable fingertip patch that continuously tracks a patient’s Parkinson’s disease medication levels through sweat. The device operates using chemicals in the patient’s sweat—no batteries required. Its measurements were comparable to those obtained by standard laboratory blood tests.

  • Identifying high-needs patients helps predict future health spending
    on July 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    A new way to measure comorbidity—when a patient suffers from multiple diseases or health conditions—can be used to accurately predict a patient’s risk of hospitalization and future health care costs across a population, Cornell researchers report.

  • Engineered gut bacteria show promise against pancreatic cancer
    on July 27, 2026 at 6:40 pm

    Cancer immunotherapies have transformed treatment for many cancers, but pancreatic cancer remains especially difficult to treat. One major reason is that pancreatic tumors often create a “cold” tumor microenvironment, where the tumor prevents immune cells from mounting a strong attack.