An anxious patient sitting in a dental chair while discussing concerns with a dental professional. Why People Delay Dental Care Even When They Know They Need It - Key Takeaways Understanding the need for dental treatment does not remove financial, emotional, or practical barriers. Cost, fear, shame, limited…

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Medical illustration of the pancreas showing potential pathways linking obesity to pancreatic cancer, including glucose, insulin signaling, inflammation, adipokines, pancreatic fat, and the microbiome. Beyond Blood Sugar: What Else May Link Obesity to Pancreatic Cancer? - Key Takeaways A 2026 UK Biobank analysis of more than 462,000 adults found that glucose and HbA1c statistically mediated about…
Illustration showing persistent pain after robotic knee replacement with robotic-assisted knee surgery, complications, diagnosis, revision surgery, and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mayur Rabhadiya. When Robotic Knee Replacement Does Not Go as Planned: Persistent Pain, Complications, Revision Surgery, and What Patients Should Know - Key Takeaways A painful or disappointing result after robotic knee replacement does not automatically mean the robot failed. Most failure…
A person stands at a wooden gate looking across a countryside where one field appears dry and brown while the other is lush and green, symbolizing the belief that life is better somewhere else. The Grass Is Always Greener on the Other Side: Why We Idealize Alternatives—and Why They Often Disappoint - Key Takeaways The tendency to believe “the grass is greener on the other side” is rooted in well-documented psychological processes,…
A person stands at a crossroads between sensational political headlines and evidence-based reporting, illustrating how first impressions, cognitive biases, and critical thinking influence decision-making. Why We Jump to Conclusions: The Science Behind Our Mental Shortcuts—and How They Shape Everything We Believe - Key Takeaways Humans naturally rely on mental shortcuts (heuristics) to make rapid decisions; these are normal features of cognition, not…
Woman looking in a mirror while covering her mouth because of visible dental problems and concerns about her smile. The Psychology of Losing Your Smile: How Dental Changes Affect Confidence, Social Life, and Employment - Key Takeaways Visible dental changes can affect confidence, communication, relationships, and social participation. Pain, embarrassment, and fear of judgment may…
What Robotic Knee Replacement Actually Does Robotic Knee Replacement: What Greater Surgical Precision Can Improve, and What It Cannot Guarantee - Key Takeaways Robotic assistance can improve the reproducibility of bone preparation, implant positioning, alignment targets, and intraoperative planning in total…
Illustration showing subtle biological cues and attraction, highlighting research on human fertility signals, the menstrual cycle, and the 2007 lap-dance study.  Subtle Biological Cues and Attraction: What the Lap-Dance Study and Modern Research Reveal About Human Fertility Signals - Key Takeaways A landmark 2007 field study reported that naturally cycling professional lap dancers earned significantly higher tips during their…
Infographic on the hidden psychological cost of tooth loss in older adults featuring dentist and public health educator Daria Buinevich, DDS, with key impacts on confidence, communication, nutrition, and social well-being. The Hidden Psychological Cost of Tooth Loss in Older Adults - Key Takeaways Tooth loss in older adults can affect self-esteem, identity, social participation, and overall quality of life. Difficulties with…
Medical infographic illustrating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) biology, showing B-cell receptor (BCR) signaling through SYK, BTK, PLCγ2, PKCβ, and NF-κB, along with BCL-2 inhibition by venetoclax to restore apoptosis in leukemia cells. The Science Behind Drugs to Treat CLL: How Biological Understanding Transformed Therapy - Key Takeaways Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a slow-growing blood cancer of B lymphocytes driven by impaired programmed cell death…
A stressed man sits with his head in his hands on a busy city street while commuters walk past and a falling stock market chart appears on a large digital billboard, illustrating the relationship between economic insecurity and mental health. Capitalism, Cronyism, and Mental Well-Being: How Economic Systems Shape Psychological Health - Key Takeaways Competitive capitalism is based on open markets, low barriers to entry, and competition that rewards innovation while allowing…
Healthcare professionals and editors meeting during the launch of the Gilmore Health News Healthcare Contributor Program. Gilmore Health News Launches Healthcare Contributor Program for Medical and Scientific Professionals - New program gives qualified healthcare professionals an opportunity to publish evidence-based articles under their own names and verified credentials July…
Healthcare professionals collaborating as part of the Gilmore Health News Healthcare Contributor Program. Join the Gilmore Health News Healthcare Contributor Program - Turn Your Healthcare Expertise Into Authoritative Public Education Gilmore Health News invites qualified healthcare professionals, researchers, public health educators, and…

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