In the world of biomedical innovation, few stories embody the spirit of perseverance, intuition, and collaboration quite like that of Dr. Kannan Rangaramanujam, the Arnall Patz Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Co-Director of the Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. A chemical engineer by training with a PhD […]
Fall is comfort food season. It’s the time of year when cozy bowls of pasta feel like a warm hug. For many, it’s a return to familiar meals that fill the kitchen with familiar aromas and memories — the kind that would earn a proud nod from Nonna herself. However, traditional pasta dishes are often […]
A new peer-reviewed study has found that gentle electrical stimulation of vagus and trigeminal nerve branches in/around the ear may be associated with significant reductions in heavy menstrual bleeding. The study, published in Frontiers in Medicine, evaluated transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (tAN), a non-invasive therapy developed by OhmBody, a division of Texas-based Spark Biomedical. Researchers revealed […]
As the U.S. government intensifies efforts to probe autism’s causes, a quiet shift is underway in how behavioral treatment is delivered. A growing number of autism-therapy providers are adopting a franchise model, positioning it as an alternative to private-equity ownership that has reshaped — and at times roiled — the sector. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) […]
Cardiovascular diseases, which include heart disease and stroke, kill more Americans than any other condition. This is more than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths, the #2 and #3 causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. It also drains billions from the U.S. economy through hospitalizations, lost productivity, and long-term treatment. Yet […]
In today’s digital work culture, many of us spend hours sitting in front of a screen, leading to issues like back pain, fatigue, and mental burnout. In response to these challenges, the standing desk has become a popular solution, offering a way to reduce the negative effects of prolonged sitting. But, as many have realized, […]
Health spending in the U.S. has risen sharply over the last several decades. Currently, health care represents about 18% of the U.S. economy, which means almost 1 out of every 5 dollars spent in the U.S. goes toward these costs, according to a recent study. Yet somehow, childhood obesity, asthma, and diabetes rates keep climbing, and […]
In 2025, the United States is expected to have more than 2 million new cases of cancer, claiming over 600,000 lives, according to the American Cancer Society. With the increase in all types of cancer, access to specialists and treatment has become key to making sure patients have the best possible survival rates. For Dr. […]
For many patients, getting the right treatment is only part of the struggle. The cost of care and the difficulty of finding financial support can delay therapy or stop it altogether. Even with good insurance, the process of identifying and applying for assistance programs can be confusing and time-consuming. TailorMed, a healthcare technology company focused […]
Fitness fanatics are notoriously hard to shop for. They’re already dialed in, and you can bet they’ve done their research; anything less than functional just won’t make the cut. But for those who love their morning iced coffee as much as their macros, there’s a new staple worth considering. Ascent’s Iced Coffee + Protein is […]
