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Prior authorizations draining time, energy from many cancer patients

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Prior authorizations draining time, energy from many cancer patients
Cancer patients aren't just battling a deadly disease—part of their time and energy can also be spent fighting the system intended to cure them, a new study says. The findings are published in the journal JCO Oncology Practice.

42. Senators press Deloitte, other contractors on errors in Medicaid eligibility systems

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Senators have launched an inquiry into companies paid billions in taxpayer dollars to build eligibility systems for Medicaid, expressing concern that error-riddled technology and looming work requirements "will cause Americans to lose Medicaid coverage to this bureaucratic maze."

43. Spanish-language counseling cuts heavy drinking among Latinx adults by 22%, study finds

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A culturally adapted behavioral intervention delivered in Spanish by community health workers significantly reduced unhealthy alcohol use among Latinx adults, according to new research led by the University of California San Diego. The peer-reviewed study, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs on Oct. 8, 2025, found that participants receiving the three-session program showed nearly twice the reduction in heavy drinking days compared to those who received an educational booklet with tools to reduce drinking.

44. Faster MRI scans offer new hope for dementia diagnosis

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The time to carry out diagnostic MRI scans for dementia can be cut to one-third of their standard length, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.

45. Just half an hour of less sitting each day can improve energy metabolism, research indicates

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A new study shows that just 30 minutes of less sitting each day can improve the body's ability to utilize fats and carbohydrates for energy production. Reducing sedentary behavior can be particularly beneficial for people who are physically inactive and have an increased risk of heart diseases and type 2 diabetes.

46. In the US, rising temperatures may increase overdose deaths

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Across the United States, rising temperatures due to climate change pose a growing threat to public health. Extreme heat exposure has been linked to increases in premature deaths, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, suicide rates, and violent crime. A growing body of research additionally points to a connection between heat and fatal drug overdoses.

47. Incisionless brain surgery procedure has rejuvenated over 700 lives

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After having her head shaved by nurses at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center, patient Catherine Klie's right hand shook as she tried to trace spiral circles and straight lines with a marker.

48. Shutdown forces Medicare patients off popular telehealth and hospital-at-home programs

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The federal government shutdown is forcing a reckoning for two remote health care programs because they automatically expired Oct. 1.

49. Survey shows only 36% of neurologists identify motor deficits as part of autism diagnosis

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A new UCLA Health study highlights concerning gaps in how child neurologists understand and address motor difficulties in children with autism, despite research showing these movement problems affect the majority of autistic children and can significantly impact their development.

50. Study finds hidden blood mutations spark obesity, diabetes and liver disease

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UF Health Cancer Center researchers have found a surprising culprit behind common health problems such as obesity, diabetes and fatty liver disease: silent genetic glitches in the blood system that occur naturally as people age.

51. Prior authorizations draining time, energy from many cancer patients

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Cancer patients aren't just battling a deadly disease—part of their time and energy can also be spent fighting the system intended to cure them, a new study says. The findings are published in the journal JCO Oncology Practice.

52. New brain-scanning method could help improve how anxiety is understood and diagnosed

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A study by the University of Portsmouth in England has mapped the biological journey of anxiety in the brain when people are faced with a no-win situation.

53. Researchers track characteristics of firearm owners receiving mental health treatment

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People who are female, younger, more educated and have reported suicidal ideation are more likely to go to therapy or use psychiatric medications, according to Rutgers Health researchers.

54. Large cohort study links allergic rhinitis to higher risk of vision-threatening optic neuritis

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Sungkyunkwan University researchers in Korea ran a nationwide cohort analysis linking allergic diseases to increased optic neuritis risk, with allergic rhinitis showing the strongest association.

55. Trial shows combined sleep apnea treatments are better than one

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Combined treatments for both aspects of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—a compromised airway anatomy and unstable breathing—have shown promise in a Monash and Harvard-led trial.

56. WHO calls for urgent focus on brain health

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The World Health Organization called Tuesday for urgently scaling up care for neurological conditions, which impact more than three billion people globally, insisting many could be prevented or treated with the right services.

57. Indonesia detects traces of radiation at clove farm as probe expands

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Indonesian authorities found traces of radioactivity at a clove farm on Sumatra island, a government spokesperson said Tuesday, as Jakarta expanded an investigation launched after the US health authority detected Cesium-137 contamination of spices from Indonesia.

58. Heart rate changes predict depression treatment success with magnetic brain stimulation, scientists discover

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Researchers led by Dr. Roberto Goya-Maldonado at the University Medical Center Göttingen have identified a rapid physiological marker that predicts which patients with major depression will respond to magnetic brain stimulation therapy.

59. Psychedelics offer new therapeutic framework for stress-related psychiatric disorders

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A peer-reviewed viewpoint article published in Psychedelics by Prof. Xiaohui Wang and colleagues examines the therapeutic potential of psychedelic substances for treating stress-related psychiatric disorders through novel neurobiological mechanisms. The article is titled "Psychedelics in the context of stress and psychiatric disorders: A new horizon in mental health treatment."

60. Measles immunity 90% in British Columbia's Lower Mainland, finds study

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In British Columbia's Lower Mainland, 90% of people have detectable antibodies against measles, indicating high vaccine coverage and population protection, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

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