Category: medical_science

• New ALS therapy shows researchers ‘this illness can be stopped’

  11 May 2026 7:01 a.m.

  A new therapy for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) has shown researchers that the illness can be stopped. This development offers a 'glint of light' after years of struggle against the devastating disease.

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• Penn's Common Press Revives Revolutionary-Era Paper Making for America 250

  11 May 2026 2:25 a.m.

  Common Press at the University of Pennsylvania is demonstrating 18th-century paper-making techniques as part of the "Typography of Independence" initiative, celebrating America's 250th anniversary and offering hands-on historical education.

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• Penn Innovators Recognized for Impactful Robotics, Community Health, and Tech Solutions

  11 May 2026 2:10 a.m.

  Penn students and faculty earn top prizes for innovative projects, including robotic tree trimming, vision care for the unhoused, and efficient computer chips. The university also funds community initiatives and recognizes scholarly achievements.

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• Media Monitor: Americans from hantavirus-hit cruise ship to be monitored in Nebraska

  10 May 2026 11:26 a.m. · Source: Washington Post

  The Washington Post reports 17 Americans from a hantavirus-hit cruise ship are heading to a federal quarantine facility in Nebraska for assessment and monitoring by public health officials.

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• Media Monitor: Sen. Susan Collins reveals essential tremor diagnosis

  9 May 2026 7:01 a.m. · Source: TIME Health

  TIME is reporting that Sen. Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, has revealed her diagnosis of essential tremor, a condition she has had throughout her nearly 30-year Senate career.

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• Legacy Snack Solutions Recalls Giant Eagle Pita Chips Over Salmonella Risk

  8 May 2026 5:55 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

  Legacy Snack Solutions is recalling Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips with Parmesan, Garlic & Herb due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was sold at Giant Eagle and Market District stores across five states, with no illnesses reported.

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• Public Health Advances: Crisis Hotline Success and Maternal Care Innovation

  8 May 2026 7:01 a.m.

  A new study reveals a decline in youth suicides after the national crisis hotline adopted a three-digit number. Meanwhile, a Harvard team introduces a low-tech solution to address rising C-section rates, showing promising patient results.

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• Governor Newsom Declares April 'Autism Acceptance Month' in California

  7 May 2026 7:57 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

  Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month, highlighting state support for over 214,000 autistic individuals through regional centers, an Autism Hub, and a new Master Plan for Developmental Services.

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• Media Monitor: CBC Reports on US Trade Court Ruling Against Trump Tariffs, Alberta Voter Data Leak

  7 May 2026 7:02 p.m. · Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

  The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is reporting that a U.S. trade court has ruled against President Trump's global tariffs. The CBC also said Elections Alberta issued cease-and-desist letters over a massive voter data leak.

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• Media Monitor: The Washington Post Reports U.S. Officials Monitoring Passengers for Hantavirus

  7 May 2026 4:48 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

  The Washington Post is reporting that U.S. health officials across five states are actively monitoring seven returning passengers for symptoms of hantavirus as authorities work to limit a potential global outbreak.

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• Boston Scientific Issues Class I Recall and Software Correction for ACCOLADE Pacemakers

  7 May 2026 3:54 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

  Boston Scientific has issued a Class I recall for ACCOLADE pacemakers and CRT-Ps, requiring a critical software update. The FDA warns that failing to correct the devices could lead to early replacement, serious injury, or death.

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• Top Stories: Should you be worried about a pandemic? Hantavirus questions answered.

  7 May 2026 3:37 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

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• Market of Choice Recalls Vegan Kale Caesar Salad Over Undeclared Sesame Allergen

  7 May 2026 3:15 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

  Market of Choice has issued a recall for its Vegan Kale Caesar Salad in Oregon due to an undeclared sesame allergen. The packaging error poses a serious risk to those with sesame allergies, though no illnesses have been reported.

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• Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update

  7 May 2026 2:57 p.m. · Source: Kentucky Governor's Office

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• DHS Releases Video Highlighting Hit-and-Run Victim Carissa Aspnes and VOICE Office Support Services

  7 May 2026 1:37 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  The Department of Homeland Security released a video detailing the severe injuries sustained by Carissa Aspnes in a 2025 hit-and-run. The release highlights the VOICE office, which provides support services to victims of crimes involving undocumented immigrants.

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• NRC Proposes Sweeping Updates to Radioactive Material Regulations

  7 May 2026 1:18 p.m. · Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

  The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed major updates to its rules governing radioactive materials in medicine, industry, and research. The changes aim to streamline licensing, reduce paperwork, and modernize requirements while maintaining strict safety standards.

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• Media Monitor: Croons and Liars Highlights Texas Mayoral Upset, Utah Data Center Backlash and Trump Nominees

  7 May 2026 12:05 p.m. · Source: Crooks and Liars

  Croons and Liars is reporting on a variety of political developments, including a Democrat winning a mayoral race in Texas, controversy over a Utah data center, and Trump judicial nominees refusing to endorse the 22nd Amendment.

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• Media Monitor: Voices for Vaccines Debunks Misinformation on Tetanus, Childhood Immunizations and COVID-19 Shots

  7 May 2026 11:01 a.m. · Source: Voices for Vaccines

  Voices for Vaccines is reporting on recent misinformation campaigns targeting tetanus boosters, childhood immunization schedules, and COVID-19 vaccines, debunking the claims with scientific data and historical health statistics.

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• Media Monitor: Supreme Court to Consider Case Limiting Telehealth Abortions

  7 May 2026 9:01 a.m. · Source: L.A. Times Politics

  The Los Angeles Times is reporting that the U.S. Supreme Court will decide next week whether to take up a case that could severely limit telehealth abortions and end current medication-only procedures.

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• Media Monitor: PolitiFact examines Spirit Airlines closure, political violence polling and recent partisan claims

  7 May 2026 9:08 a.m. · Source: PolitiFact

  PolitiFact is reporting on the political fallout from the Spirit Airlines shutdown, shifting polling on political violence, and recent fact-checks of statements made by President Donald Trump and Senator Bernie Sanders.

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• Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Highlights AI Advancements, Solar Energy Trends and Tech Industry Shifts

  7 May 2026 8:10 a.m. · Source: MIT Technology Review

  MIT Technology Review is reporting on a wave of new technologies transforming in vitro fertilization, the rise of plug-in balcony solar systems in the U.S., and growing public resistance to the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence.

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• Yale University Hosts Ukrainian Veterans and Highlights Global Research Initiatives

  7 May 2026 8:31 a.m. · Source: Yale University: Yale Today

  Yale University recently hosted an intensive leadership program for Ukrainian veterans to help chart their country's future. The university also highlighted a decade-long mapping of the Ganges River Basin and new research into disease-causing proteins.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY details cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, Ted Turner's death and Trump developments

  7 May 2026 7:11 a.m. · Source: USA TODAY Daily Briefing

  USA TODAY is reporting on a deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a luxury cruise ship. The outlet also covered the death of media mogul Ted Turner, recent political moves by President Donald Trump and a youth hockey monopoly investigation.

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• Amazon Pharmacy Expands Access to Oral Ozempic with Same-Day Delivery and Kiosk Pickup

  7 May 2026 7:04 a.m. · Source: Amazon

  Amazon Pharmacy is expanding access to the oral Ozempic pill for type 2 diabetes, offering transparent pricing, automatic coupon savings, and Same-Day Delivery to thousands of cities, with in-office kiosk pickups launching soon.

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• Harvard Researchers Reveal Provocative Cancer Genetics Findings Alongside New Faculty Roles

  7 May 2026 7:01 a.m.

  Harvard University shares new insights on cancer genetics and physical activity, introduces part-time catalyst professorships for industry professionals, and highlights upcoming campus events focusing on environmental design and global disaster management.

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• Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Supreme Court Milestone, Fed Rate Cuts and Border Policies

  7 May 2026 6:39 a.m. · Source: Newsweek

  Newsweek is reporting on Justice Clarence Thomas nearing a historic Supreme Court milestone, President Trump's push for Federal Reserve rate cuts, and internal White House discussions regarding the legal status of undocumented immigrants.

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• Penn Highlights Student Innovations, Rare Veterinary Success, and New Arts Grants

  7 May 2026 2:22 a.m.

  The University of Pennsylvania highlights recent campus achievements, including a student-led after-school program at a local shelter, a rare life-saving veterinary treatment for a lamb, and new arts innovation grants for the upcoming academic year.

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• Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Highlights Research on Brain Defenses, Bacterial Immunity and Climate Science

  6 May 2026 4:01 p.m. · Source: Cornell Chronicle

  The Cornell Chronicle is reporting on recent scientific breakthroughs, including a molecular gatekeeper for brain manganese and bacterial zombie immunity, alongside faculty insights featured in Politico and CBS News regarding AI labor laws and climate disruption.

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• Rice University Accelerates Faculty Expansion Ahead of Record-Breaking Commencement

  6 May 2026 3:03 p.m.

  Rice University is rapidly expanding its faculty and preparing for its largest-ever graduating class of 3,066 students. The institution is also advancing critical research, including a new real-time flood warning system developed with the University of Texas at Arlington.

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• Columbia University Announces Spring Event Lineup Featuring 38th Annual Film Festival

  6 May 2026 3:00 p.m. · Source: Columbia University

  Columbia University announces its spring event lineup, featuring the 38th annual Miloš Forman and Mike Hausman Film Festival, documentary screenings, global health webinars, and cultural celebrations including Jewish American Heritage Month and free public concerts.

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