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Medical Breakthroughs

From cutting-edge blood tests to AI-powered diagnostics and breakthrough medications, discover how the latest medical innovations are transforming health care for adults 50 and older.

Medical Breakthroughs

How AI Is Making Mammograms More Accurate

Here’s how AI is helping doctors detect cancer sooner

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Menopause Drug Eases Hot Flashes, Improves Sleep

A new study shows a nonhormonal medication lowered the frequency and severity of hot flashes

How Companion Robots Can Improve Health

AI-driven robots help with medications and other needs

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AI Scans: A New Era in Heart Health

The technology is improving detection and treatment for common heart issues

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GLP-1 Drugs: Beyond Weight Loss Benefits

Accumulating research finds the medications help heart, kidney and other health issues

AI Breakthrough Enhances Parkinson’s Treatment

New adaptive DBS technology improves patients’ lives

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AI Unlocks New Uses for Old Medications

The technology is repurposing existing medications to create new treatments for a variety of diseases

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New Treatments for Urinary Tract Infections

Researchers uncover new UTI treatments amid resistance

AI Innovations in Surgery

Doctors are using the technology to enhance safety

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First Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Disease

Doctors say the tests could help individuals experiencing symptoms get an earlier diagnosis

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