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SCOTTSDALE, AZ – May 5th, 2026 – SimonMed, a national outpatient imaging provider and leader in radiology innovation and longevity health technology, today announced the expansion of its AI-enabled imaging platform, embedding advanced, FDA-cleared technologies directly into routine diagnostic exams across its nationwide network. The expansion reflects a broader shift in healthcare from imaging…

HOUSTON, May 5 – Groundbreaking research from the University of Houston shows that a single low-dose atropine eye drop can produce daylong effects in managing myopia, or nearsightedness, which affects roughly one-third of U.S. adults.   Professor of Optometry Lisa Ostrin and postdoctoral researcher Barsha Lal are reporting that even one drop in the eye…

During March we celebrated some incredible women. We wanted to recognize one more incredible woman on National Fitness Day, Elaine LaLanne who has had not only a remarkable career but a remarkable year so far and should be celebrated on National Fitness Day! First, she and her late husband Jack were inducted into the…

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): India has deployed its “Aarogya Maitri” health cube in Jamaica as part of its efforts to deepen healthcare cooperation with CARICOM member countries and enhance emergency medical preparedness in the region. The mobile medical unit is designed to provide rapid and effective critical care support during natural disasters, public…

 New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): A recent study has found that community-based anti-stigma programmes, along with a digital mental health support tool, have helped reduce risks of depression, self-harm, and suicide among adolescents living in urban slum areas. The research covered 60 slum clusters across New Delhi and Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, focusing on…

Statewide initiative with the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers, CareSource, and Humana more than doubled Pregnancy Risk Assessment Form submission rates, accelerating identification of high-risk pregnancies and strengthening Medicaid continuity   BURLINGTON, Mass. — [April 30, 2026] — Azara Healthcare, the four-time Best in KLAS provider of population health and value-based care solutions for…

Apr 29 (BNP): India is rapidly positioning itself as one of the world’s most accessible destinations for CAR-T cell therapy, driven by advances in biotechnology and more affordable treatment options, according to ImmunoACT. The company highlighted that India’s growing capabilities in cell and gene therapy are helping make advanced cancer treatments more accessible to…

New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): Dr. Hemant Barua has been honoured with the prestigious Rastriya Ratan Samman in recognition of his contributions to research and practice in Vedic astrology. The award ceremony was held on April 25 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where eminent personalities from various fields gathered to celebrate achievements across specialised…

BUFFALO, N.Y.,Apr 25:  A preclinical study published in Nature Metabolism reveals that impaired functioning of two key enzymes contributes to the development and progression of precancerous lesions in the pancreas — a finding that could pave the way for prevention and earlier detection of one of the deadliest cancer types. The work is based on the…

LA Jolla, CA, Apr 25: La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) Professor, President & CEO Erica Ollmann Saphire, Ph.D., MBA, and LJI Professor and President Emeritus Mitchell Kronenberg, Ph.D., have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Saphire and Kronenberg are recognized for their scientific discoveries and leadership in the fields of microbiology and…