Health

FDA Issues New Draft Guidance for Cell & Gene Therapies
Three agency proposals aim to speed development, improve trial design, and strengthen post-approval monitoring for CGTs.
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FDA Reverses Course on Lab-Developed Test Regulation
After a court decision, the agency’s retreat raises new questions about who ensures test quality.

Could Cannabis Finally Replace Opioids?
A new clinical trial of VER-01 shows stronger pain relief and fewer side effects than opioids—sparking cautious optimism among doctors.

Brain Health Supplements: What the Science Really Says
New studies reveal why most brain supplements underdeliver and which habits provide real protection against cognitive decline.

Acupuncture Moves Into Mainstream Pain Care
Once considered ‘alternative,’ acupuncture now shows lasting benefits for chronic back pain and promise in oncology and recovery settings.

Coffee Naps: Can Caffeine + Sleep Really Boost Your Brain?
Neuroscientists explain how drinking coffee before a short nap may improve alertness, productivity, and even long-term health.

What New Science Reveals About Cold Plunges: Real Benefits, Short Timeline
The largest review of cold-water immersion finds measurable rewards for stress and soreness—yet limited evidence for lasting improvements.

AI in Healthcare Hits a Turning Point: Faster Diagnosis, Earlier Detection
Global trials have revealed that AI can detect fractures that doctors miss and predict chronic disease risk years in advance.

Why Chronic Inflammation Is Emerging as Medicine’s Biggest Target
Scientists now see it as the root of Alzheimer’s, autoimmune disease, and more, with new tools to detect and control it.

Your Brain Has a “Master Switch” for Focus. Here’s How to Activate It.
Neuroscientists explain how to flip your brain into gear, and how to stay in the zone even on chaotic days.