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CDC considers more medical codes for gender transition and detransition

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention heard from medical advocacy group Do No Harm on Tuesday on adding new medical codes for patient histories of gender transition or detransition. Do No Harm has advocated for removing diversity, equity and inclusion policies from medical school

Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential

Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential

(MORGANTOWN, WV) Scientists are making rapid progress toward a long-awaited goal that could help to reshape cancer care: mRNA cancer vaccines with the potential to significantly boost the immune system’s ability to fight and eliminate tumors. Since the early 2000s, there have been over 120 promising clinical trials

Study finds beer belly warning sign of increased heart failure risk

Study finds beer belly warning sign of increased heart failure risk

By Stephen Beech A beer belly is a key warning sign of increased heart failure risk, according to new research. Excess fat stored around the waist is more strongly associated with the potentially deadly condition than body mass index (BMI), say scientists. The study suggests that where fat is stored

Man with Motor Neurone Disease invents gadgets to beat daily struggles

Man with Motor Neurone Disease invents gadgets to beat daily struggles

By James Connolly A tech whizz with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has turned his home into a Wallace & Gromit-style lab of inventions to help him beat the daily struggles of his condition. Andrew Herbert, 55, has rigged up everything from smart sensors to an AI-powered bird-watching

St. James Hospital in Butte receives re-accreditation affirming cardiac care standards

The American College of Cardiology recently recognized Intermountain Health St. James Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients experiencing chest pain and heart attack symptoms. The Butte medical facility achieved Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Re‑Accreditation following a rigorous onsite evaluation confirming the organization’s

As dementia cases climb in the Bitterroot, a new community initiative offers support, hope

The first time Star Jameson joined the Ravalli County Council on Aging’s support group, she did nothing but listen. It was 2019. Four years earlier, Jameson’s husband, Brian, had received an Alzheimer's diagnosis. At the time, she felt lost. Navigating the complicated maze of homecare, funding

Gene yaks have could inspire new multiple sclerosis treatments

Gene yaks have could inspire new multiple sclerosis treatments

By Stephen Beech A special gene that helps animals survive at high altitude could enable new treatments for multiple sclerosis, suggests new research. Scientists say that the genetic mutation that enables yaks to thrive high up mountains may hold the key to repairing nerve damage in conditions such as multiple