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- Bruker unveils new NMR products and workflow solutions at ENC 2026on 08/05/2026 at 8:37 am
At the Experimental Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Conference (ENC), Bruker Corporation today announced new NMR products and workflow solutions designed to expand performance, sensitivity, and automation across research and applied NMR.
- The BHARAT study: India’s first large-scale search for aging biomarkerson 08/05/2026 at 6:43 am
A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on April 24, 2026, titled "The BHARAT study: a multi-modal, multi-omics investigation of aging signatures in the Indian population."
- A breakthrough in understanding how viruses defeat bacterial immunityon 08/05/2026 at 6:32 am
Bacteria fend off invading viruses with molecular scissors that slice up viral DNA - a system called CRISPR that's become indispensable to gene editing.
- Study warns of rising severe malaria risk due to testing delayson 08/05/2026 at 6:15 am
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), in collaboration with colleagues across the country, found that more than one in four pediatric patients treated for malaria in the United States had a delay in their initial diagnosis, increasing the risk of more severe infection.
- Cash prescription program associated with fewer infant maltreatment investigationson 08/05/2026 at 4:36 am
A new peer-reviewed study published in JAMA Pediatrics provides rigorous, population-level evidence that Michigan State University's Rx Kids program, the nation's first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, is associated with substantial reductions in child maltreatment investigations among infants.
- Prisoners in England face dramatically higher rates of avoidable healthcare harmson 08/05/2026 at 4:31 am
Prisoners in England are 41 to 67 times more likely to experience avoidable harms as a result of poor healthcare than the general public, suggest the findings of a case note review of medical records, published online in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety.
- Brain imaging study identifies two distinct biological migraine subtypeson 08/05/2026 at 4:27 am
They've been described as "brain on fire" or "an ice pick through the head." Migraine headaches affect more than one in 10 Americans, and they're so much worse than a regular headache.
- Child abuse linked to disrupted biological development and body regulationon 08/05/2026 at 4:24 am
Children who experienced abuse or neglect displayed disrupted development and decreased ability to maintain stable function of internal bodily systems, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Biobehavioral Health.
- Neurodegeneration in Down syndrome may begin shortly after birthon 08/05/2026 at 4:21 am
Signs of neurodegeneration in individuals with Down syndrome may start as early as birth, a critical stage of brain development, a new study shows.
- Legumes and soy foods may help reduce hypertension riskon 08/05/2026 at 4:13 am
A higher dietary intake of soy and legumes is linked to a lower risk of high blood pressure, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.
- What scientists found inside coral reefs could change the future of medicineon 08/05/2026 at 4:10 am
Beneath the beauty of coral reefs lies a hidden universe of microbes unlike anything scientists expected. Each coral species supports its own specialized microbial partners, many of which have never been studied before. These microbes produce a stunning variety of chemical compounds with potential uses in medicine and biotech. The discovery highlights just how much is at stake as coral reefs face growing threats.
- Doctors warn this popular vitamin may quietly disrupt cancer careon 08/05/2026 at 2:07 am
Many cancer patients turn to biotin supplements hoping to restore hair lost during treatment, but experts warn the popular vitamin may do more harm than good. While biotin is often marketed for stronger hair and nails, there’s little evidence it actually helps cancer-related hair loss—and it can dangerously interfere with lab tests. Doctors say the supplement can distort key blood markers, potentially masking cancer recurrence or delaying treatment decisions.
- Scientists find natural compounds that hit COVID-19 from every angleon 08/05/2026 at 1:39 am
A little-known tree from Brazil’s Atlantic Forest may hold a surprising weapon against COVID-19. Researchers discovered that compounds called galloylquinic acids, extracted from its leaves, can attack SARS-CoV-2 on multiple fronts—blocking the virus from entering cells, disrupting its replication, and even dampening harmful inflammation. Unlike many antivirals that target just one part of the virus, these natural compounds act in several ways at once, potentially making it harder for resistance to develop.
- Cathepsin C orchestrates RSV-induced asthma exacerbation through the dual effect of monocyte-derived macrophageson 08/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Remineralization of early caries lesions by calcium hypophosphite in vitro: a surface microhardness studyon 08/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Nivolumab plus ipilimumab for chemotherapy-refractory metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: results from the randomized portion of the phase 2 CheckMate 650 trialon 08/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Acute hemodynamic effects of TPN171H in pulmonary arterial hypertension: a randomized, controlled, phase 2a trialon 08/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- A 4-week caloric restriction with high volume resistance-training and high-protein diet does not increase fat-free mass sparing but increases strengthon 08/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Comparison of flat-dose versus weight-based dose nivolumab treatment in NSCLC patientson 08/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Upregulation of TCF1 and BCL11B in CD8+ effector T cells predicts favorable response to ibrutinib in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemiaon 08/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- KIAA1199 aggravates sepsis-induced lung injury by promoting complement activationon 08/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Prognostic significance of PET/CT false-positive cervical lymph nodes in head and neck canceron 08/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Sequential versus upfront oxaliplatin-based therapy in metastatic colorectal cancer: long-term outcomes of a randomized phase 3 trialon 08/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Combination of dysfunctional beliefs about sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness as a psychobehavioral characteristic of comorbid insomnia and sleep apneaon 08/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Brain-heart interactions in late-onset major depressive disorder revealed by multimodal HRV-driven fMRIon 08/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Social disconnection and psychotic-like experiences in the Slovak DISCONNECT epidemiological studyon 08/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Physiological Age and Homeostatic Dysregulation Following Child Maltreatment in Youthon 08/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Hepatocyte estrogen-related receptor α modulates a gluconeogenic–epigenetic crosstalk counteracting MASLD/MASH progressionon 08/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Circulating EV-microRNAs are dynamic biomarkers of resistance to therapeutic immunomodulation in metastatic melanomaon 08/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Blood Test Maps Tumor Microenvironment to Predict Immunotherapy Responseon 07/05/2026 at 10:54 pm
A first-of-its-kind blood test maps tumor ‘neighborhoods’ to improve prediction of immunotherapy benefit across cancers
- Eating eggs could cut Alzheimer’s risk by 27%on 07/05/2026 at 10:22 pm
Eating eggs might do more than just start your day—it could help protect your brain. Researchers found that people 65 and older who eat eggs regularly have a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, with daily or near-daily consumption linked to up to a 27% reduction. Even modest egg intake showed benefits, suggesting that small dietary changes could make a meaningful difference over time.
- 2017 to 2023 Saw Decrease in Primary Care Visit Rates, Access in Older Adultson 07/05/2026 at 9:53 pm
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 -- Across Medicare beneficiaries, primary care visit rates and access decreased from 2017 to 2023, and telemedicine accounted for a small proportion of visits, according to a study published online May 1 in JAMA Health...
- Number of Water Bead Ingestions Jumped in Young Children in Recent Yearson 07/05/2026 at 9:49 pm
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 -- Water bead ingestions among young children increased substantially from 2019 to 2024, according to a study published online April 30 in Academic Pediatrics.Meg Meagher, from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio...
- FDA-Cleared Viscoelastic Testing System Supports Obstetric Bleeding Managementon 07/05/2026 at 8:59 pm
An FDA-cleared viscoelastic test provides rapid point-of-care coagulation insights to guide obstetric bleeding management.
- Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 as WHO Says Risk Is Lowon 07/05/2026 at 6:05 pm
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 — As an investigation continues into a hantavirus outbreak that killed three passengers and sickened five on an ocean liner, the World Health Organization (WHO) says the odds of broader spread are low. "At this time, the...
- FDA Clears AI Digital Pathology Tool for Breast Cancer Risk Stratificationon 07/05/2026 at 5:34 pm
An FDA-cleared AI pathology tool enables same-day metastasis risk stratification in early HR+/HER2- breast cancer to guide care.
- Inflammatory Gene Signature Links Metabolic Disease to Pancreatic Cancer Recurrenceon 07/05/2026 at 5:23 pm
New data reveal shared inflammatory genes linking pancreatic cancer with obesity/diabetes, enabling better risk stratification.
- ASMBS: 2020 to 2024 Saw Drop in Number of Metabolic, Bariatric Surgerieson 07/05/2026 at 4:05 pm
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 -- The number of metabolic and bariatric surgery procedures in the United States dropped below 200,000 in 2024 for the first time since 2020, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for...
- ASMBS: Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery After GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Boosts Weight Losson 07/05/2026 at 4:05 pm
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 -- Preoperative weight loss with medications does not meaningfully diminish the effectiveness of bariatric surgery, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric...
- Hospital at home linked to lower ED visits, in-hospital mortality: studyby Emily Olsen on 07/05/2026 at 3:12 pm
The findings suggest hospital at home could serve as a safe alternative to inpatient care, researchers wrote. However, adoption is uneven, with most programs located in urban areas.
- Exercise, Nutrition-Based Prehabilitation Programs Beneficial for Surgical Patientson 07/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 -- Exercise and nutrition-based prehabilitation programs reduce length of stay (LOS) and complications in patients undergoing surgery, according to a study published online April 29 in the Journal of the American College of...
- Integrated Polygenic Risk Scores ID Risk for Eight Cardiovascular Conditionson 07/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 -- Integrated polygenic risk scores (PRS) can estimate the risk for eight cardiovascular conditions, according to a study published online April 29 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Anika Misra, from the...
- No Causal Link Found for Aluminum-Adjuvanted Vaccines, Serious Health Outcomeson 07/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 -- No causal association appears to exist between aluminum-adjuvanted vaccines and serious or long-term health outcomes, according to research published online May 6 in The BMJ. Pamela Doyon-Plourde, from the Public Health...
- Switching Organ Types Across Consecutive Transplant Surgeries Tied to Elevated Mortalityon 07/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 -- One-year mortality rates are increased when transplant surgeons switch between different organ types in consecutive surgeries, according to a study published online April 30 in Nature Human Behaviour. Jiayi Liu, from the...
- Most First-Time Psych Hospitalizations Followed by Readmission or Long-Term Treatmenton 07/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 -- About 95 percent of adults with first-time psychiatric hospitalization have further contact with hospital-based psychiatry, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in European Psychiatry. Julie Nordgaard, M.D., Ph.D...
- mRNA-1010 Superior to Standard-Dose Vaccine for Preventing Fluon 07/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 -- For adults aged 50 years or older, an investigational messenger RNA (mRNA)-based vaccine (mRNA-1010) is superior to standard-dose licensed vaccines for preventing influenza-like illness, according to a study published in the...
- Amwell expects smaller losses in 2026 after Q1 performanceby Emily Olsen on 07/05/2026 at 2:20 pm
The health technology firm’s results give Amwell “increased confidence” it will meet a long-term goal of achieving positive cash flow from operations in the fourth quarter, CFO Mark Hirschhorn said.
- Rare diseases in the UK: key updatesby Fiona Fiorentino on 07/05/2026 at 1:42 pm
Rare diseases affect over 3.5 million people in the UK, yet diagnosis can take over five years and only a small proportion have effective treatments. The UK Rare Diseases Framework, now extended to 2027, focuses… The post Rare diseases in the UK: key updates appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- New AI Tool Reveals Hidden Genetic Signals in Routine H&E Slideson 07/05/2026 at 1:36 pm
An AI approach leverages spatial biology on H E slides to predict genetic markers, detect cancers, and forecast therapy response.
- Multiplex Respiratory Panel Integrates Automated Extraction to Streamline High-Volume Testingon 07/05/2026 at 1:22 pm
Applied BioCode’s BioCode Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP) has received FDA clearance for IVD use when paired with nucleic acid extraction...
- Inflammatory Gene Signature Links Metabolic Disease to Pancreatic Cancer Recurrenceon 07/05/2026 at 1:21 pm
New data reveal shared inflammatory genes linking pancreatic cancer with obesity/diabetes, enabling better risk stratification.
- New Study Suggests The Brain Can Continue Learning While In An Unconscious Stateon 07/05/2026 at 1:05 pm
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 — A new study is challenging what we know about the unconscious brain. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found the brain may continue processing language — even under general anesthesia. "Our findings show...
- New “Trojan horse” obesity drug supercharges weight loss in early testson 07/05/2026 at 10:37 am
Researchers have created a next-generation obesity drug that works like a “Trojan horse,” using GLP-1/GIP signals to slip a powerful metabolic enhancer directly into target cells. In mice, it outperformed existing treatments—curbing appetite, increasing weight loss, and improving blood sugar levels. Because the extra drug acts only where it’s needed, it can be used at much lower doses, potentially reducing side effects.
- Scientists discover why Ozempic works better for some peopleon 07/05/2026 at 10:11 am
Some people taking Ozempic-like diabetes drugs may be getting dramatically better results for a surprising reason: why they overeat in the first place. A year-long study in Japan found that people who tend to eat because tempting food looks or smells irresistible were much more likely to lose weight and improve blood sugar levels on GLP-1 medications. But people who eat mainly in response to stress, sadness, or emotional struggles didn’t see the same long-term benefits.
- Every 1,000 Steps After Surgery Cuts Complication Risk, Study Findson 07/05/2026 at 10:05 am
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 — People recovering from surgery have an easy way to boost their odds of a successful recuperation — take a stroll. Every extra 1,000 steps a patient takes daily after surgery lowers their odds of complications...
- Bullying and Politics Fuel Suicide Risk for LGBTQ+ Teens and Young Adults, Survey Findson 07/05/2026 at 10:05 am
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 — More than a third of LGBTQ+ young people have seriously considered suicide in the past year, driven by bullying from both peers and politicians, a new survey has found. About 36% of LGBTQ+ teens and young adults...
- Head Impacts May Disrupt Gut Health Even Without Concussionon 07/05/2026 at 10:05 am
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 — Hard hits taken by football players jar more than just their brains, a new study says. Head impacts appear to disrupt players’ gut microbiome, the colony of bacteria and organisms in the GI tract that help...
- Class of Migraine Drug, CGRP Inhibitors, Has Added Benefit: Reduced Glaucoma Riskon 07/05/2026 at 10:05 am
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 — A class of drugs taken to prevent migraines might help people avoid glaucoma as well, a new study says. People taking CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) inhibitors had a 25% lower risk of developing glaucoma...
- House of Lords launches inquiry into AI and personalised medicine in the NHSby Fiona Fiorentino on 07/05/2026 at 9:33 am
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has launched a new inquiry examining how innovations such as artificial intelligence and personalised medicine can be more effectively adopted across the NHS. Advances in genomics, AI… The post House of Lords launches inquiry into AI and personalised medicine in the NHS appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- Scientists find a way to stop dangerous belly fat as we ageon 07/05/2026 at 9:25 am
Aging doesn’t just add fat—it redistributes it in risky ways, pushing more into the abdomen where it can harm health. Scientists found that testosterone plays a key role in this shift. In older women recovering from hip fractures, a testosterone gel combined with exercise helped prevent the usual rise in dangerous visceral fat. The result could point to a powerful new strategy for improving recovery and long-term health.
- Multiplex Respiratory Panel Integrates Automated Extraction to Streamline High-Volume Testingon 07/05/2026 at 9:09 am
Applied BioCode’s BioCode Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP) has received FDA clearance for IVD use when paired with nucleic acid extraction...
- States Eye Aid to Prop Up Distressed Hospitals Amid Federal Medicaid Cutson 07/05/2026 at 9:05 am
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 — At Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital, just outside Los Angeles, patients on gurneys line the hallways of the emergency department waiting for care, and overflow mental health patients are consigned to outdoor...
- Your DNA may predict your future success more than your upbringingon 07/05/2026 at 2:41 am
A new twin study suggests your genes may play a bigger role in your future success than your upbringing. Researchers found that IQ, which is largely genetically influenced, strongly predicts education, career, and income. Even twins raised in the same household diverged based on genetic differences. The findings hint that life outcomes may be more hardwired than many people expect.
- Scientists reverse diabetes in mice with lab-grown insulin cellson 07/05/2026 at 2:28 am
Scientists in Sweden have taken a major step toward a potential cure for type 1 diabetes by developing a more reliable way to create insulin-producing cells from human stem cells. These lab-grown cells not only respond strongly to glucose but were also able to restore blood sugar control when transplanted into diabetic mice.
- Adnexal torsion diagnosis framework with CT-based adaptive preprocessing and deep neural networkson 07/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Assessment of noise-induced hearing loss based on frequency analysis and its association with metabolic syndrome: a case study in a petrochemical industryon 07/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Physicians’ perceptions and treatment practices for agitation associated with Alzheimer’s dementia vary by specialty in Japanon 07/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus Awareness in a Sample of South Asians in the United Stateson 07/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Occlusal force analysis with T-Scan and Innobyte in adult patients: a prospective studyon 07/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Clinical characterization of membrane oxygenator exhaust capnometry during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenationon 07/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- The impact of online-delivered controlled physical activity on cardiorespiratory fitness and heart rate variability in breast cancer survivorson 07/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Integrative transcriptomic and machine learning approach reveals key DDR genes and predictors of ami risk in the Bangladeshi populationon 07/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- End-of-surgery prediction of postoperative infectious complications from intraoperative vital-sign dynamicson 07/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Author Correction: Different coffee consumption patterns affect HbA1c via propionic acid-producing gut microbiotaon 07/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Predictors of cystobiliary communication in patients undergoing surgery for hepatic hydatid cystson 07/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Analysis of two-year hearing outcomes and risk factors in newborns in the province with the highest annual birth rate in Türkiyeon 07/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Prospective natural history and clinical biomarkers of EYS-associated retinopathy in the KEYS studyon 07/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Association of C-reactive protein to albumin ratio with the risk of left ventricular aneurysm formationon 07/05/2026 at 12:00 am
- Whole-Blood RNA Test Predicts Disease Trajectory and Treatment Responseon 06/05/2026 at 10:20 pm
An AI approach to whole-blood RNA forecasts disease course and therapy response from one sample to aid triage.
- Blood-Based Epigenetic Test Predicts GLP-1 Response and Tracks Treatment Effectson 06/05/2026 at 8:13 pm
A new blood-based cfDNA methylation test and AI platform predicts semaglutide responders pre-treatment.
- Tumor-on-a-Chip Platform Models Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Responseon 06/05/2026 at 8:08 pm
A new tumor-on-a-chip system recreates pancreatic tumors and shows stromal targeting improves chemotherapy response.
- MIT scientists discover millions of “silent synapses” in the adult brainon 06/05/2026 at 8:05 pm
MIT neuroscientists have uncovered a surprising secret hidden in the adult brain: millions of “silent synapses,” dormant connections that lie in wait until new learning calls them into action. Once thought to exist only in early development, these inactive links make up about 30% of synapses in the adult cortex and can be rapidly activated to form fresh memories.
- FDA Approves Auvelity for Alzheimer Disease-Related Agitationon 06/05/2026 at 8:05 pm
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the expanded use of Auvelity (dextromethorphan hydrobromide and bupropion hydrochloride) extended-release tablets to treat adults with agitation associated with dementia...
- Fathers' Deaths in Child's Early Years Largely Preventableon 06/05/2026 at 8:05 pm
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 -- Fathers' deaths in the first five years of their child's life are mostly preventable and due to nonnatural causes, according to a research letter published online May 4 in JAMA Pediatrics. Craig F. Garfield, M.D., from the...
- FDA warns of neurosurgical supply disruptionsby Elise Reuter on 06/05/2026 at 7:38 pm
Interruptions in the supply of neurosurgical patties, sponges and strips are expected to continue through 2026.
- Study Links Abnormal Gene Splicing to Treatment Response in Metastatic Kidney Canceron 06/05/2026 at 7:37 pm
New data show splicing burden predicts treatment response in metastatic renal cell carcinoma, guiding therapy.
- GLP-1s driving healthcare cost hikes, employers sayby Emily Olsen on 06/05/2026 at 4:17 pm
Nearly 8 in 10 reported the expensive weight loss medications are increasing their company’s healthcare costs, according to a survey by the Business Group on Health.
- FDA Authorizes Fruit-Flavored Vapes for Adultson 06/05/2026 at 4:05 pm
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 — For the first time ever, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the sale of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes ("vapes") for adults 21 and over. The move comes amid news of President Donald Trump reportedly...
- CVS hikes outlook as Aetna insurance profit risesby Emily Olsen on 06/05/2026 at 3:08 pm
The healthcare giant increased its adjusted earnings guidance for 2026 by more than 4% as CVS saw “substantial improvement” in its health benefits segment, CFO Brian Newman said on an earnings call.
- Partial Meniscectomy for Degenerative Tear Shows No Benefit at 10 Yearson 06/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 -- For adults with degenerative median meniscal tear without radiographic evidence of established osteoarthritis, arthroscopic partial meniscectomy does not improve patients' symptoms or function at 10 years, according to a...
- Immunotherapy May Protect Against Bladder Removal With Muscle-Invasive Bladder Canceron 06/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 -- Pembrolizumab combined with gemcitabine-based chemoradiation is feasible and effective in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), according to a brief report published online April 6 in European Urology...
- Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Elevated in Children With Epilepsyon 06/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 -- The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is higher in children with epilepsy, and co-occurring ASD in epilepsy is associated with an elevated rate of intellectual disability, according to a study published online...
- Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists May Be Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorderon 06/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 -- Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists may be a potential novel treatment for alcohol use disorder, according to a study published in the May 2 issue of The Lancet. Mette Kruse Klausen, M.D., from Copenhagen...
- Most Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Targeted Therapies Effective for Migraine Prophylaxison 06/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 -- For chronic migraine, most calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeted therapies are probably effective for prophylaxis, according to a review published online May 5 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Malahat Khalili...
- UK Government minister backs Accredited Registers and its public protection roleby Fiona Fiorentino on 06/05/2026 at 2:39 pm
The UK’s Minister of State for Health, Karin Smyth, has issued a statement of support for the Accredited Registers programme, overseen by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), reinforcing its vital role in protecting patients and… The post UK Government minister backs Accredited Registers and its public protection role appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- Edibles + Alcohol Combo Poses Driving Risks Missed by Sobriety Testson 06/05/2026 at 1:05 pm
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 — A new study is raising questions about what roadside sobriety tests actually detect — and what they might miss. Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, with support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse...
- Ultrasensitive Test Detects Key Biomarker of Frontotemporal Dementia Subtypeon 06/05/2026 at 12:17 pm
An ultrasensitive CSF assay enables noninvasive FTLD-TDP identification and severity monitoring
- Ultrasensitive Test Detects Key Biomarker of Frontotemporal Dementia Subtypeon 06/05/2026 at 12:17 pm
An ultrasensitive CSF assay enables noninvasive FTLD-TDP identification and severity monitoring
- VR Training Helps Autistic People Navigate Police Encounterson 06/05/2026 at 12:05 pm
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 — People with autism find interactions with police officers to be difficult, if not harrowing. They struggle to read social cues and can behave restlessly, increasing the risk that a police encounter might escalate...
- Weight Loss Surgeries Fall More Than 20% As Patients Turn To GLP-1 Meds, Experts Sayon 06/05/2026 at 11:05 am
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 — The number of weight-loss surgery procedures in the United States is dropping rapidly in the face of cutting-edge drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a new study says. These procedures dropped by more than 20% between...
- AI System Analyzes Routine Pathology Slides to Predict Cancer Outcomeson 06/05/2026 at 10:36 am
An AI approach links specialized pathology agents to mine slides for markers predicting prognosis and therapy response.
- FDA Clears Blood-Based Companion Diagnostic for Advanced Breast Cancer Therapyon 06/05/2026 at 10:31 am
A new FDA-approved liquid biopsy identifies ESR1 mutations to guide vepdegestrant use in ER+/HER2- advanced breast cancer.
- First Psych Ward Stay Signals Long-Term Mental Health Struggles For Nearly All Patientson 06/05/2026 at 10:05 am
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 — A first-time psychiatric admission usually marks the beginning of a long-term struggle with mental illness, a new study says. About 95% of patients return to mental health services in one way or another within two...
- Why Melatonin Shouldn't Be A Bedtime Go-To For Kidson 06/05/2026 at 10:05 am
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 — If your child has trouble falling asleep, you are not alone. And when a child does not sleep well, it can affect everyone’s sleep in the home. Many families are looking for a simple solution, and melatonin...
- Children Living Near Gas Stations Have Higher Cancer Risk, Study Findson 06/05/2026 at 10:05 am
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 — Children who live near a gas station are more likely to develop leukemia or other childhood cancers, a new study says. Living within 250 meters (820 feet) of a gas station raises childhood cancer risk, and the risk...
- HHS' Healthy Food Agenda Puts Hospitals On Notice About Patients' Mealson 06/05/2026 at 9:05 am
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 — Complaints about hospital food are certainly not new, and Jell-O and fruit juice are often the butt of related jokes. But the Trump administration has recently upped the ante. It is urging the public to report...
- Colon cancer breakthrough keeps patients cancer-free for nearly 3 yearson 06/05/2026 at 6:20 am
A short burst of immunotherapy before surgery is delivering surprisingly powerful results for a specific type of colorectal cancer. Patients in a UK-led trial who received just nine weeks of pembrolizumab prior to surgery have remained cancer-free nearly three years later—an outcome that challenges the standard approach of surgery followed by months of chemotherapy.
- Common knee surgery found ineffective, may make things worseon 06/05/2026 at 5:54 am
A major 10-year clinical trial is turning one of the world’s most common knee surgeries on its head. Researchers found that trimming a damaged meniscus—a procedure long believed to relieve pain—offers no real benefit over placebo surgery. Even more surprising, patients who had the operation actually fared worse over time, with more symptoms, poorer function, faster progression of osteoarthritis, and a greater likelihood of needing additional surgery.
- This common sleep habit could double your risk of heart attackon 06/05/2026 at 3:32 am
A chaotic sleep schedule in your 40s might be quietly setting the stage for heart trouble later. Researchers tracking thousands of people for over a decade found that those with highly inconsistent bedtimes—especially when they slept less than eight hours—faced about double the risk of serious cardiovascular events like heart attacks or strokes. Interestingly, it wasn’t when people woke up that mattered most, but how erratic their bedtime was.
- AAD: Many Continue to Believe Tanning Myths, Seek Skincare Advice on Social Mediaon 05/05/2026 at 10:05 pm
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 -- Many Americans still engage in risky sun behaviors driven by misinformation, social media, and persistent tanning myths, according to the results of a survey released by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). The annual...
- Nearly Half of Women Misunderstand Breast Cancer Screening Guidelineson 05/05/2026 at 10:05 pm
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 -- Many women are unsure about when to start mammogram screening for breast cancer, according to a survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) -- Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and...
- Highmark Health names ex-UnitedHealth exec as COOby Rebecca Pifer Parduhn on 05/05/2026 at 8:31 pm
Heather Cianfrocco is joining the Pittsburgh-based healthcare company as its chief operating officer effective immediately.
- Breakthrough biomaterial heals tissue from the inside outon 05/05/2026 at 6:20 pm
Scientists have developed a breakthrough injectable biomaterial that travels through the bloodstream to repair damaged tissue from within, reducing inflammation and jumpstarting healing. In animal studies, it successfully treated heart attack damage and even showed promise for conditions like traumatic brain injury and pulmonary hypertension. Unlike earlier approaches that required direct injection into the heart, this new therapy can be delivered intravenously, allowing it to spread evenly and act quickly.
- The dark side of weight loss drugs: Ozempic's surprising hidden coston 05/05/2026 at 6:04 pm
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are often celebrated as game-changing solutions—but new research reveals a surprising social twist. People who lose weight using these medications may actually face more judgment than those who lose weight through diet and exercise—or even those who don’t lose weight at all. The stigma seems rooted in a perception that these drugs are an “easy way out,” creating a double bind where individuals are judged both for their weight and for how they choose to manage it.
- Supreme Court Issues Stay, Keeping Abortion Pill Mifepristone Available by Mail For Nowon 05/05/2026 at 4:05 pm
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Jr. issued an order Monday that allows patients to continue accessing abortion pill, mifepristone, by mail, for now. The one-sentence order pauses a Friday ruling from the U.S...
- DDW: Combination Therapy Shows Efficacy for Crohn Disease, Ulcerative Colitison 05/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 -- For patients with Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis (UC), a fixed-dose co-antibody therapy targeting interleukin-23p19 subunit and tumor necrosis factor-α, JNJ-78934804 (JNJ-4804), is efficacious, according to two...
- Problem-Solving Strategy Boosts Mental Health in Young Adults With Canceron 05/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 -- A problem-solving skills training intervention is effective at reducing depression and anxiety in young adults newly diagnosed with cancer, according to a study published online April 21 in JAMA Network Open. Katie A...
- Uterine Fibroid Prevalence May Be Lower Than Thought in Latina Womenon 05/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 -- Uterine fibroids may be less common in Latina women than previously estimated, according to a study published online April 7 in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Erica E. Marsh, M.D., from the University...
- Medications Affecting Cognition More Often Prescribed for Seniors in Nonoffice Settingson 05/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 -- Prescriptions for medications affecting cognition in older adults, such as antipsychotics, are disproportionately more likely to be initiated from settings other than doctors' offices, according to a study published online...
- ASBrS: Intensive Resistance Training Boosts Function After Breast Cancer Surgeryon 05/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 -- A three-month supervised resistance training regimen yields meaningful functional gains in patients with breast cancer, regardless of surgical management of the breast and axilla, according to a study presented at the annual...
- 8 Million U.S. Individuals Estimated to Use Magic Mushrooms in Past Yearon 05/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 -- An estimated 8 million Americans have used magic mushrooms (psilocybin) in the past year, according to a research letter published online April 21 in The American Journal of Psychiatry. Kevin H. Yang, M.D., from the...
- Three Trajectories Identified in Preclinical Progression in Alzheimer Diseaseon 05/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 -- Three trajectories of preclinical progression have been identified in Alzheimer disease, according to a study published online April 21 in Alzheimer's & Dementia. Runpeng Li, Ph.D., from the University of Southern...
- Prenatal Exposure to Benzodiazepines, Z-Hypnotics Not Linked to Psychiatric Disorders in Offspringon 05/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 -- Prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines or Z-hypnotics is not associated with an increased risk for psychiatric disorders in offspring when accounting for familial factors, according to a study published online April 29 in The...
- Atrium Health, WakeMed propose to mergeby Sydney Halleman on 05/05/2026 at 1:31 pm
WakeMed would become part of Advocate Health, Atrium’s parent company. The deal has sparked concern from local lawmakers, who worry it could raise healthcare prices in North Carolina’s most populous county.
- Newer Migraine Drugs Reduce Headache Days With Fewer Side Effectson 05/05/2026 at 1:05 pm
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 — Chronic migraine can be difficult to treat — but new research is helping identify the most effective options. In a large new review, published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers analyzed 43...
- UPMC reaches deal with CommonSpirit to acquire Ohio health systemby Rebecca Pifer Parduhn on 05/05/2026 at 12:58 pm
UPMC and CommonSpirit have signed a definitive agreement to transfer ownership of Trinity Health to UPMC, expanding the nonprofit into Ohio for the first time.
- New Drug Combo Effective Against Treatment-Resistant IBD, Trials Showon 05/05/2026 at 11:05 am
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 — A new combination drug therapy could help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for whom other medicines have stopped working, according to a pair of new studies. The treatment combines two drugs already approved...
- New Warning Labels Might Help People Cut Back On Drinkingon 05/05/2026 at 11:05 am
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 — Alcoholic beverages in the United States carry a warning label, but you’d be forgiven if they leave little impression. In place since 1988, the label states the risks of drinking during pregnancy or while driving...
- NIHR East of England RRDN CRP Event 2026by Fiona Fiorentino on 05/05/2026 at 10:52 am
The National Institute for Health and Care Research East of England Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) Event 2026. Emily Knightbridge, AHCS Registered Clinical Research Practitioner and Team Leader of PVDU R&D –… The post NIHR East of England RRDN CRP Event 2026 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- New Platform Captures Extracellular Vesicles for Early Cancer Detectionon 05/05/2026 at 10:21 am
An electrical, label-free system captures small extracellular vesicles to aid earlier, noninvasive cancer detection.
- Research Reveals How Some Aplastic Anemia Patients Recover Bone Marrow Functionon 05/05/2026 at 10:20 am
New findings reveal immune-escape stem cell clones restore blood counts in aplastic anemia without raising leukemia risk.
- Ozempic Can Curb Cravings in Alcohol Use Disorder, Landmark Trial Findson 05/05/2026 at 10:05 am
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 — Ozempic can help people who are battling alcoholism, a major new clinical trial has concluded. People with alcohol use disorder taking semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) had significantly fewer heavy drinking days compared to...
- US on the Brink of Losing Measles-free Status, Study Warnson 05/05/2026 at 10:05 am
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 — The United States is moving quickly toward losing its status as a measles-free nation, a new study says. The nation has missed four of seven markers set by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after...
- Delays in Visa Program Threaten Doctor Placements in Underserved Areason 05/05/2026 at 9:05 am
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 — Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn’t rapidly process their visa waiver applications, which have been languishing since...
- Rapid Tongue Swab Molecular Test Detects Pulmonary Tuberculosis at Point of Careon 05/05/2026 at 6:16 am
A new tongue swab-based molecular test enables <35 min TB detection with 80% sensitivity and 99.5% specificity.
- Scientists say travel could slow aging and boost your healthon 05/05/2026 at 2:42 am
A new study suggests travel could be a surprisingly powerful anti-aging tool. By viewing tourism through the lens of entropy, researchers found that positive travel experiences may help the body stay balanced and resilient. Activities like exploring new places, staying active, and connecting with others can boost immunity, metabolism, and stress recovery. However, stressful or unsafe travel could reverse these benefits.
- Supreme Court Puts Brakes on Abortion Pill Restrictionson 05/05/2026 at 12:05 am
MONDAY, May 4, 2026 — The Supreme Court has temporarily stepped in to preserve nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone, halting a lower court ruling that would have made the medication significantly harder to obtain. Justice...
- 50 Large TB Outbreaks Identified in 23 States During 2017 to 2023on 04/05/2026 at 10:05 pm
MONDAY, May 4, 2026 -- Fifty large tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks were identified in 23 states during 2017 to 2023, mainly involving U.S.-born persons, according to research published in the April 30 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
- FDA Approves Dupixent for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in Young Childrenon 04/05/2026 at 9:05 pm
MONDAY, May 4, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) for the treatment of children (aged 2 to 11 years) with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). This approval expands the previous approval for adults and...
- Healthcare bankruptcies rise in Q1: reportby Emily Olsen on 04/05/2026 at 4:49 pm
The sector recorded 12 bankruptcy filings in the first quarter, up 33% from the fourth quarter of 2025, according to analysis by Gibbins Advisors.
- FDA Green Lights Expanded Access to Pancreatic Cancer Drug, Daraxonrasibon 04/05/2026 at 4:05 pm
MONDAY, May 4, 2026 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted expanded access for the use of an experimental pancreatic cancer drug, daraxonrasib. This means the drug will be available for early access to those who previously...
- This simple amino acid supplement greatly reduces Alzheimer’s damageon 04/05/2026 at 3:15 pm
A new study suggests a surprisingly simple compound could help fight Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that arginine—an inexpensive amino acid already considered safe—can reduce the buildup of toxic amyloid proteins in the brain, a hallmark of the disease. In animal models, oral arginine not only lowered harmful protein deposits but also improved behavior and reduced brain inflammation.
- Maternal RSV Vaccination, Infant Nirsevimab Immunization Safe, Effectiveon 04/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
MONDAY, May 4, 2026 -- Maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination and infant nirsevimab immunization, administered alone or sequentially, are safe and effective, according to a study published online May 4 in Pediatrics. Christina A...
- HRS: Atrial Arrhythmia Recurrence Lower in Persistent A-Fib With Pulsed Field Ablation Versus Antiarrhythmicson 04/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
MONDAY, May 4, 2026 -- For patients with persistent atrial fibrillation, receipt of pulsed field ablation (PFA) is associated with a significantly lower risk for recurrence of atrial arrhythmia compared with antiarrhythmic-drug therapy receipt...
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring Improves Blood Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabeteson 04/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
MONDAY, May 4, 2026 -- Real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) improves blood glucose management in adults with type 2 diabetes managed with basal insulin, according to a study published online April 23 in The Lancet Diabetes &...
- ASBrS: Robotic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Safe, Effective in Early Breast Canceron 04/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
MONDAY, May 4, 2026 -- For patients with early-stage breast cancer, robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy (rNSM) is as safe and effective as open NSM, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, held...
- Patients Wait About 50 Days on Average for First Visit to Neurologiston 04/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
MONDAY, May 4, 2026 -- Wait times for new neurologist appointments are about 50 days on average and vary by sex, neurologic conditions, and insurance type and geographic-level variables, according to a study published online April 29 in...
- DOJ launches strike force targeting West Coast healthcare fraudby Emily Olsen on 04/05/2026 at 2:37 pm
The strike force allows the department's healthcare fraud unit to coordinate with U.S. attorney’s offices in Arizona, Nevada and the Northern District of California, where the DOJ says fraud schemes are increasing.
- Routine Blood Tests Years Before Pregnancy Could Identify Preeclampsia Riskon 04/05/2026 at 2:28 pm
New findings show routine blood tests years before pregnancy flag later risk of gestational hypertension and pre‑eclampsia.
- Routine Blood Tests Years Before Pregnancy Could Identify Preeclampsia Riskon 04/05/2026 at 2:28 pm
New findings show routine blood tests years before pregnancy flag later risk of gestational hypertension and pre‑eclampsia.
- MIT scientists finally reveal the hidden structure of a mysterious high-tech materialon 04/05/2026 at 1:14 pm
For decades, relaxor ferroelectrics have powered everything from medical ultrasounds to sonar systems, yet their inner atomic structure remained a mystery—until now. Researchers have finally mapped their three-dimensional structure in unprecedented detail, uncovering hidden patterns in how electric charges are arranged at the nanoscale. The breakthrough not only challenges long-standing assumptions about how these materials behave but also allows scientists to refine the models used to design them.
- Online Misinformation Adding To Americans' Skin Cancer Risk, Survey Findson 04/05/2026 at 1:05 pm
MONDAY, May 4, 2026 — Misinformation is putting more than 16 million Americans at increased risk for skin cancer, a new American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) survey has concluded. Nearly 3 in 5 Americans (57%) regularly use sunscreen, the...
- Point-of-Care Tests Could Expand Access to Mpox Diagnosison 04/05/2026 at 12:07 pm
New findings outline POC Mpox tools combining AI lesion triage with rapid assays to speed near-patient detection.
- Social Media Videos, Easy Access Raise Risk of Teen Inhalant Useon 04/05/2026 at 12:05 pm
MONDAY, May 4, 2026 — New research is raising alarms about inhalants, which are often portrayed online as harmless while putting teens at real risk. Two new studies point to a troubling pattern: Younger teens, especially girls, may be more...
- T-Cell Senescence Profiling May Predict CAR T Responseson 04/05/2026 at 12:02 pm
New findings link T-cell senescence signatures to CAR T outcomes, supporting pre-manufacturing profiling to predict nonresponders.
- 'Fitspirational' Posts Can Be More Harmful Than Motivational, Review Concludeson 04/05/2026 at 11:05 am
MONDAY, May 4, 2026 — Social media is filled with posts about exercising and clean eating that are meant to inspire folks and encourage healthier habits. But these "fitspirational” posts can do more harm than good with their depictions...
- Parents’ Stress Tied to Children’s Mental Health, New Survey Findson 04/05/2026 at 10:05 am
MONDAY, May 4, 2026 — Allison Tomlin, a mom of two boys in Hilliard, Ohio, knows what it’s like to worry about kids’ mental health — and how hard it is for parents to find the right approach. “A lot of times, parents...
- Surgeon Multitasking Increases Death Risk Of Organ Transplanteeson 04/05/2026 at 10:05 am
MONDAY, May 4, 2026 — People undergoing transplants do better if their surgeon isn’t forced to multitask during their daily operations, a new study shows. Death rates among transplant patients increase by 15% when surgeons switch...
- When Natural Disasters Strike, Another Crisis Hits Those Recovering From Opioid Addictionon 04/05/2026 at 9:05 am
MONDAY, May 4, 2026 — A day after Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina in late September 2024, Toni Brewer had no power or water. The storm had strewn fallen trees across most roads, wiped out phone and internet...
- Scientists reveal creatine’s hidden power beyond muscle gainson 04/05/2026 at 8:13 am
Creatine might be famous in the gym, but its real story is far more interesting. Naturally produced in the body, it helps power cells by rapidly regenerating ATP—the fuel that keeps muscles, the brain, and even the heart running during intense activity. Supplementing with creatine can boost short bursts of physical performance and may even support memory, mood, and cognitive speed, especially in people with lower baseline levels.
- T-Cell Senescence Profiling May Predict CAR T Responseson 04/05/2026 at 8:02 am
New findings link T-cell senescence signatures to CAR T outcomes, supporting pre-manufacturing profiling to predict nonresponders.
- This simple blood test might detect depression before symptoms appearon 04/05/2026 at 7:17 am
A new study suggests depression may soon be detectable through a simple blood test—by tracking how certain immune cells age. Researchers found that accelerated aging in monocytes, a type of white blood cell, is closely tied to the emotional and cognitive symptoms of depression, like hopelessness and loss of pleasure, rather than physical symptoms such as fatigue.
- Weight loss drug Ozempic linked to lower depression and anxiety riskon 04/05/2026 at 6:14 am
GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide—best known for treating diabetes and driving weight loss under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy—may also deliver a surprising mental health boost. In a massive study tracking nearly 100,000 people over more than a decade, researchers found that these medications were linked to significantly fewer psychiatric hospital visits and sick days.
- Alzheimer’s drugs may not work and could raise brain riskson 04/05/2026 at 5:42 am
Drugs designed to clear amyloid beta from the brain—once seen as a promising path to slowing Alzheimer’s—may not actually help patients in any meaningful way, according to a major review of over 20,000 participants. Even more concerning, they may increase the risk of brain swelling and bleeding, sometimes without obvious symptoms.
- Single-Cell Sequencing Assay Identifies Protective Clones Linked to Remission in Aplastic Anemiaon 03/05/2026 at 4:36 pm
New findings reveal immune-escape stem cell clones restore blood counts in aplastic anemia without raising leukemia risk.
- Scientists just discovered what coffee is really doing to your gut and brainon 03/05/2026 at 4:18 pm
Coffee doesn’t just energize—it actively reshapes the gut and mind. Researchers found that both caffeinated and decaf coffee altered gut bacteria in ways linked to better mood and lower stress. Decaf even improved learning and memory, while caffeine boosted focus and reduced anxiety. Together, they show coffee works through multiple pathways beyond just caffeine.
- The creepy feeling in old buildings might have a surprising causeon 03/05/2026 at 3:27 pm
A hidden force may be quietly shaping how you feel—and you’d never even know it. Infrasound, an ultra-low-frequency vibration below the range of human hearing, is everywhere from traffic to old buildings. In a small experiment, people exposed to it became more irritable, less engaged, and even showed higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol—despite having no idea it was present. The findings suggest our bodies can “sense” these vibrations without conscious awareness, potentially explaining eerie sensations in places like basements or supposedly haunted buildings.
- Scientists found the brain doesn’t start blank, it starts fullon 03/05/2026 at 12:50 pm
The brain’s memory center may begin life more like a crowded web than an empty canvas. Researchers discovered that early neural networks in the hippocampus are dense and seemingly random, then become more organized by shedding connections over time. This pruning process creates a faster, more efficient system for linking experiences and forming memories. It challenges the idea that the brain starts from scratch.
- Are your memories real? Physicists revisit the Boltzmann brain paradoxon 03/05/2026 at 11:47 am
A new analysis of the “Boltzmann brain” paradox suggests our memories and sense of reality could, in theory, be random illusions born from cosmic chaos. By uncovering circular reasoning in how physicists think about time and entropy, the study raises fresh doubts about what we can truly know about the past.
- Boosting one protein helps the brain fight Alzheimer’son 02/05/2026 at 12:57 pm
Scientists have discovered a way to help the brain clean itself of harmful Alzheimer’s plaques by activating its own support cells. By increasing a protein called Sox9, researchers were able to boost the activity of astrocytes, star shaped cells that help maintain brain health. In mice that already showed memory problems, this approach reduced plaque buildup and preserved cognitive function over time.
- Scientists sound alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globallyon 02/05/2026 at 11:35 am
Free-living amoebae are emerging as a global health concern, fueled by warming temperatures and outdated water systems. While many are harmless, some can cause deadly infections and even protect other dangerous microbes. Their ability to survive heat and disinfectants makes them especially hard to control. Scientists say improved surveillance and water treatment are urgently needed.
- Scientists discover a hidden brain “cleaning” effect triggered by movementon 02/05/2026 at 3:04 am
Scientists have uncovered a surprising link between simple body movement and brain health: every time you tighten your abdominal muscles—even slightly—your brain may gently sway inside your skull. This subtle motion, triggered by pressure changes in connected blood vessels, appears to help circulate cerebrospinal fluid around the brain, potentially flushing out harmful waste.
- Positive Affect Treatment Outperforms Negative Affect Treatment in Depression, Anxietyon 01/05/2026 at 8:05 pm
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 -- Positive affect treatment (PAT) engaging reward systems yields a greater improvement on clinical status than negative affect treatment (NAT) for adults with severely low positive affect and moderate-to-severe depression or...
- U.S. Adults Interested in, but Lack Knowledge About, Brain Healthon 01/05/2026 at 8:05 pm
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 -- U.S. adults show strong interest in brain health, but very few report knowing a lot about ways to maintain a healthly brain, according to a special report, Brain Health in America, published as part of the 2026 Alzheimer's...
- FDA Recalls Several Ghirardelli Powdered Beverages Over Potential Contaminationon 01/05/2026 at 5:05 pm
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 — Several powdered beverage mixes by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company are being recalled due to possible concerns of Salmonella contamination. Ghirardelli issued the recall out of caution following a previous recall of...
- Adding Dilanubicel to Single-Unit Cord-Blood Transplantation Has Favorable Safety Profileon 01/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 -- Adding dilanubicel, a cryopreserved, cord blood (CB)-derived, non-human leukocyte antigen-matched expanded progenitor cell product generated from pooled donors, to single-unit cord-blood transplantation (CBT) has a favorable...
- High-Intensity Exercise After Breast Cancer Surgery Helps Speed Recoveryon 01/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 — After breast cancer surgery, many women are told to limit how much — and how soon — they exercise. "Traditional guidelines question how soon women treated for breast cancer can exercise and how much weight...
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy + Meds Recommended Over Meds Alone for Insomniaon 01/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 -- Combination treatment of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) plus insomnia medication is recommended over insomnia medication alone for adults with chronic insomnia disorder, according to a clinical practice...
- No Causal Link Found Between Celiac Disease and Antibiotic Exposureon 01/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 -- Individuals with celiac disease (CD) are more often exposed to antibiotics before their diagnosis, but data suggest heightened surveillance rather than causality may contribute to the observed patterns, according to a study...
- LFSPRO Model Shows Superior Discrimination for Li-Fraumeni Syndromeon 01/05/2026 at 3:05 pm
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 -- LFSPRO, a Mendelian, family history-based model that estimates an individual's probability of harboring a deleterious TP53 variant, shows superior discrimination to Chompret criteria for Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), according...
- You don’t need intense workouts to build muscle, new study revealson 01/05/2026 at 2:07 pm
Building muscle doesn’t have to mean exhausting workouts or soreness. Researchers found that slow, controlled “lowering” movements can boost strength more efficiently while requiring less effort. Even five minutes a day of simple exercises like chair squats or wall push-ups can make a real difference. It’s a smarter, easier way to get stronger—no gym required.
- Trump Offers Third Candidate For Surgeon General After Pulling Dr. Casey Means' Nominationon 01/05/2026 at 2:05 pm
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 — The White House has hit the reset button on its search for the next U.S. surgeon general. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is withdrawing the nomination of Dr. Casey Means and tapping Dr. Nicole Saphier...
- Confusion Continues Over Age To Start Breast Cancer Screening, Survey Findson 01/05/2026 at 10:05 am
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 — Many women might start breast cancer screening later than recommended because they aren’t up to date on the latest guidelines, a new survey says. Updated guidelines issued in 2024 lowered the age to start getting...
- Senses, Not Muscles, Key to Speech Recovery After Strokeon 01/05/2026 at 10:05 am
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 — A stroke victim’s senses might matter as much as their muscles as they work to relearn how to talk, a new study says. Previously, experts thought that remembering the facial movements involved in speech was...
- Antibiotics Not Linked To Celiac Disease Risk, Study Argueson 01/05/2026 at 10:05 am
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 — Antibiotics don’t appear to increase a person’s risk of developing celiac disease, a new study says. Patients with celiac disease had a 24% higher odds of antibiotic use compared to healthy siblings or...
- Common Knee Surgery Doesn't Help, Might Actually Make Things Worse, Clinical Trial Reportson 01/05/2026 at 9:05 am
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 — One of the world’s most common knee surgeries doesn’t help patients, and might even make matters worse, a new study says. A torn meniscus — the cartilage inside a knee — can cause pain, swelling...
- States Rush To Figure Out How To Enforce Trump's Medicaid Work Requirementson 01/05/2026 at 9:05 am
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 — State officials remain unsure how to enforce a requirement for many adult Medicaid enrollees to show they’re working — even as one state launches its program this week. They’re taking a variety of...
- New treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statinson 01/05/2026 at 8:50 am
A new breakthrough could change how high cholesterol is treated, offering a powerful alternative to traditional drugs. Researchers have developed tiny DNA-based molecules that shut down PCSK9—a key protein that keeps “bad” LDL cholesterol circulating in the blood. By blocking this protein, cells can absorb more cholesterol instead of letting it build up in arteries, dramatically lowering levels linked to heart disease.
- Multi-Omic Assay Predicts Recurrence and Radiation Benefit in Early Breast Canceron 01/05/2026 at 7:38 am
A new multi-omic assay now provides individualized recurrence risk and predicted benefit from adjuvant radiation after breast-conserving surgery.
- Why drinking more water didn’t prevent kidney stoneson 01/05/2026 at 7:36 am
Kidney stones are notoriously painful—and frustratingly common, with many people facing repeat episodes. A massive new study tested whether a high-tech hydration program—complete with smart water bottles, reminders, coaching, and even financial incentives—could help people drink enough water to stop stones from coming back.
- Your gut takes a “double hit” from stress and late-night eatingon 01/05/2026 at 5:07 am
Chronic stress is already tough on your gut—but new research suggests late-night eating could make things even worse. Scientists analyzing thousands of people found that those under high stress who also ate a large portion of their calories after 9 p.m. were far more likely to suffer from constipation and diarrhea. The combination appears to hit the gut twice, not only disrupting digestion but also reducing the diversity of beneficial gut bacteria.
- Don’t toss cannabis leaves: Scientists found rare compounds with medical potentialon 01/05/2026 at 4:36 am
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new layer of complexity in Cannabis, identifying dozens of previously unknown compounds—including the first-ever evidence of rare molecules called flavoalkaloids in its leaves. These compounds, prized for their potential health benefits, were hidden among a rich mix of plant chemicals that vary dramatically even between just a few strains.
- Surprising obesity discovery rewrites decades of fat metabolism scienceon 01/05/2026 at 1:40 am
A key protein involved in fat metabolism has been found to do more than scientists once thought. Instead of just releasing fat, it helps maintain healthy fat tissue and balance in the body. When it’s missing or disrupted, the results can be surprisingly harmful. This finding reshapes how researchers think about obesity and metabolic disease.
- FDA Permits Expanded Access for Investigational Pancreatic Cancer Drug Daraxonrasibon 01/05/2026 at 12:05 am
May 01, 2026 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing that it issued a “safe to proceed” letter to Revolution Medicines, allowing the sponsor to initiate an expanded access treatment protocol (EAP) for its...
- Finger-Prick Lateral Flow Test Detects Sepsis Biomarkers at Point of Careon 30/04/2026 at 3:42 pm
A new finger-prick lateral flow prototype detects nucleosomes at the point of care, enabling faster sepsis risk assessment.
- New Tissue Mapping Approach Identifies High-Risk Form of Diabetic Kidney Diseaseon 30/04/2026 at 3:03 pm
Spatial mapping distinct patterns predicting faster DKD progression, enabling a blood test to stratify risk.
- New Medical Guidelines Urge More Fiber, Less Bathroom Scrolling on Your Phoneon 30/04/2026 at 2:04 pm
THURSDAY, April 30, 2026 — On Wednesday, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released updated guidelines aimed at modern bathroom habits and dietary trends that could be making hemorrhoids and constipation worse. The message...
- Scientists restore memory by blocking a single Alzheimer’s proteinon 30/04/2026 at 8:31 am
Researchers have identified a new potential weapon against Alzheimer’s: blocking a protein called PTP1B. In mice, this approach boosted memory and helped brain immune cells clear harmful plaque buildup. Since PTP1B is also linked to diabetes and obesity—both risk factors for Alzheimer’s—it could offer a broader treatment strategy.
- Scientists reveal the best exercise for knee arthritis pain reliefon 30/04/2026 at 7:30 am
A major review of 217 trials shows that aerobic exercise is the most effective option for managing knee osteoarthritis. Activities like walking, cycling, and swimming outperformed other exercise types in reducing pain and improving movement. While alternatives like strength training and mind-body exercises help, they are best used alongside aerobic workouts. The findings also confirm that exercise is a safe and essential part of treatment.
- This AI knew the answers but didn’t understand the questionson 30/04/2026 at 6:44 am
For decades, psychologists have debated whether the human mind can be explained by one unified theory or must be broken into separate parts like memory and attention. A recent AI model called Centaur seemed to offer a breakthrough, claiming it could mimic human thinking across 160 different cognitive tasks. But new research is challenging that bold claim, suggesting the model isn’t truly “thinking” at all—it’s just memorizing patterns.
- A hidden map in your nose could explain how smell workson 30/04/2026 at 5:05 am
Scientists have finally cracked one of the biggest mysteries in the senses: how smell is organized. By mapping millions of neurons in mice, researchers discovered that smell receptors in the nose aren’t random at all—they’re arranged in neat, overlapping stripes based on receptor type, forming a hidden structure scientists never knew existed. Even more striking, this layout mirrors how smell information is mapped in the brain, revealing a coordinated system from nose to neural circuits.
- First-ever 3D view shows how killer T cells destroy canceron 30/04/2026 at 4:36 am
The body’s “killer” T cells don’t just attack—they strike with astonishing precision, forming a tiny, highly organized contact zone that lets them destroy dangerous cells without harming their neighbors. Now, scientists have captured this process in unprecedented detail, revealing a hidden world of molecular choreography.
- CareDx Expands Precision Oncology Portfolio with Naveris Acquisitionon 29/04/2026 at 5:48 pm
CareDx entered an agreement to acquire Naveris for $160 million upfront, with up to $100 million in additional milestone payments.
- Blood Test Detects Testicular Cancer Missed by Standard Markerson 29/04/2026 at 2:42 pm
A new immune-profiling blood test detects germ cell tumors, even when standard markers are negative, improving diagnosis.
- Blood Test Detects Testicular Cancer Missed by Standard Markerson 29/04/2026 at 2:42 pm
A new immune-profiling blood test detects germ cell tumors, even when standard markers are negative, improving diagnosis.
- Advanced CBC-Derived Indices Integrated into Hematology Platformson 29/04/2026 at 2:28 pm
Diatron, a STRATEC brand, has introduced six advanced RUO hematological indices on its Aquila, Aquarius 3, and Abacus 5 hematology...
- Thermo Fisher Scientific to Sell Microbiology Business to Astorgon 29/04/2026 at 12:46 pm
Thermo Fisher's microbiology portfolio of AST and culture media solutions has been acquired by Astorg.
- A forgotten drug is giving new hope to kids with a rare diseaseon 29/04/2026 at 5:28 am
A decades-old drug once used to treat sleeping sickness is now showing surprising promise against an ultra-rare and life-threatening genetic disorder called Bachmann-Bupp syndrome (BABS). Early patient treatments suggest the drug, DFMO, may ease severe symptoms by targeting the underlying genetic malfunction. Researchers have already treated a handful of patients with encouraging results, but progress has been slowed by regulatory and logistical hurdles.
- MIT study finds children more vulnerable to cancer-causing chemical in wateron 29/04/2026 at 5:06 am
A troubling new study from MIT reveals that a common environmental contaminant, NDMA—found in polluted water, certain medications, and even processed foods—may pose a far greater cancer risk to children than adults. In experiments with mice, young animals exposed to the chemical developed significantly more DNA damage and cancer, despite experiencing the same initial exposure as adults. The key difference lies in how rapidly children’s cells divide, which turns early DNA damage into dangerous mutations much more easily.
- B. Braun Medical, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Lactated Ringer’s Injection, 1L, E7500 Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter in Solutionon 28/04/2026 at 6:56 pm
Audience: Health Care Professional BETHLEHEM, PA – APRIL 28, 2026 – B. Braun Medical Inc. is voluntarily recalling two lots of Lactated Ringer’s Injection, E7500, 1L, to the hospital/healthcare facility level. The product has been...
- Blood Test Enables Early Detection of Multiple Myeloma Relapseon 28/04/2026 at 1:53 pm
A new blood test tracks a myeloma biomarker with higher sensitivity, enabling noninvasive monitoring and earlier relapse detection.
- Study Highlights Low Sensitivity of Current Lyme Tests in Early Infectionon 28/04/2026 at 1:49 pm
New data show two-tiered Lyme serology has low early sensitivity despite high specificity, urging cautious interpretation.
- New Molecular Insights Support Diagnosis of Hodgkin Lymphomaon 28/04/2026 at 1:47 pm
New findings identify markers that distinguish Hodgkin lymphoma and reveal immune-evasion features for diagnosis.
- New clinical trial reforms aim to speed up access to treatmentsby Fiona Fiorentino on 28/04/2026 at 1:09 pm
New clinical trial regulations have come into force across the UK from 28 April 2026, introducing the most significant reforms to the system in over 20 years. The changes are being implemented by the Medicines… The post New clinical trial reforms aim to speed up access to treatments appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- Routine Blood Tests Identify Biomarkers Linked to PTSDon 28/04/2026 at 12:44 pm
Researchers identify 16 PTSD-linked biomarkers in common blood tests, enabling systemic monitoring during routine care.
- Routine Blood Tests Identify Biomarkers Linked to PTSDon 28/04/2026 at 12:44 pm
Researchers identify 16 PTSD-linked biomarkers in common blood tests, enabling systemic monitoring during routine care.
- Your dreams aren’t random. Here’s what’s really happeningon 28/04/2026 at 12:08 pm
Dreams are more structured than they seem, shaped by both personal traits and real-world experiences. Researchers found that the brain doesn’t just replay daily life—it reshapes it into imaginative, sometimes surreal scenarios. People who mind-wander more tend to have fragmented dreams, while those who value dreams experience richer ones. Even major events like the pandemic changed dream content, making it more emotional and restrictive.
- MIT scientists turn chaotic laser light into powerful brain imaging toolon 28/04/2026 at 8:55 am
Scientists at MIT discovered that chaotic laser light can spontaneously form a highly focused beam instead of scattering—if the conditions are just right. This “pencil beam” enabled them to image the blood-brain barrier in 3D at speeds 25 times faster than existing techniques. The method also lets researchers watch how drugs move into brain cells in real time. It could dramatically accelerate the development of treatments for neurological diseases.
- Vitamin D boosts breast cancer treatment success by 79%on 28/04/2026 at 5:03 am
A daily vitamin D supplement may quietly supercharge chemotherapy. In a small study, women who took low doses alongside treatment were far more likely to see their cancer vanish than those who didn’t. Since vitamin D also supports immune function—and many patients are deficient—it could be playing a bigger role than expected. Scientists say this affordable approach deserves much deeper investigation.
- Scientists discover enzyme that could supercharge Ozempicon 28/04/2026 at 4:11 am
Researchers have found an enzyme that can turn fragile drug molecules into durable ring shapes. This could help medications like Ozempic last longer and work more effectively. The process is simpler and more precise than traditional methods, even for complex drugs. It may open the door to stronger, longer-lasting treatments.
- This hidden kind of stress may be damaging your memory as you ageon 27/04/2026 at 2:55 pm
A new study reveals that internalizing stress—especially feelings of hopelessness—may significantly speed up memory decline in older Chinese Americans. Surprisingly, factors like community support didn’t show the same impact. Researchers say cultural pressures and stereotypes may cause emotional struggles to go unnoticed and untreated. The findings suggest that targeted, culturally sensitive stress relief could play a powerful role in preserving cognitive health.
- Scientists discover how to freeze transplant organs without cracking themon 27/04/2026 at 2:02 pm
Scientists are making a major leap toward freezing organs for future use without damaging them. A new study reveals that one of the biggest obstacles—cracking during ultra-cold preservation—can be reduced by carefully tuning the temperature at which tissues enter a glass-like state. This breakthrough builds on recent successes in cryopreserved organ transplants and could bring the long-imagined idea of “banking” organs for later use much closer to reality.
- Microfluidic Single-Cell Assay Predicts Breast Cancer Riskon 27/04/2026 at 1:58 pm
An AI-enabled single-cell microfluidic test quantifies breast cancer risk from cell mechanics, enabling non-genetic assessment
- Scientists may have found the brain’s switch for chronic painon 27/04/2026 at 12:37 pm
Deep within the brain, scientists have uncovered a hidden “switch” that may decide whether pain fades away—or lingers for months or even years. Researchers found that a small, little-known region called the caudal granular insular cortex (CGIC) acts like a command center, telling the body to keep pain signals alive long after an injury has healed. In animal studies, shutting down this pathway not only prevented chronic pain from forming but could even erase it once it had taken hold.
- Rapid Antigen Biosensor Detects Active Tuberculosis in One Houron 27/04/2026 at 11:01 am
A new biosensor detects active TB by targeting MPT64, delivering results in 60 minutes with high selectivity for rapid diagnosis.
- Collaboration Expands Access to Rapid Metagenomic Diagnostics for Complex Infectionson 27/04/2026 at 10:38 am
A metagenomic plasma and BAL test offers 24-hour pathogen detection, enabling earlier therapy in immunocompromised patients.
- Pesticide exposure linked to 150% higher cancer risk in major studyon 27/04/2026 at 10:25 am
A major new study finds that living in pesticide-heavy environments could raise cancer risk by up to 150%, even when the chemicals are considered “safe” on their own. The research suggests these mixtures may silently damage cells years before cancer appears.
- This one change to your exercise routine could add years to your lifeon 27/04/2026 at 5:32 am
Mixing up your workouts might be the real secret to a longer life. Long-term research tracking over 100,000 people for more than three decades suggests that doing a variety of physical activities—rather than just more of the same—can significantly lower the risk of death. Interestingly, the benefits don’t keep rising endlessly; they seem to level off after a certain point, hinting at a “sweet spot” of activity.
- Fish oil may be hurting your brain, new study findson 26/04/2026 at 5:57 am
Fish oil has long been praised as brain-boosting, but new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Scientists found that in people with repeated mild head injuries, a key omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil—EPA—may actually interfere with the brain’s ability to repair itself. Instead of helping recovery, it appears to weaken blood vessel stability, disrupt healing signals, and even contribute to harmful protein buildup linked to cognitive decline.
- Graphene kills harmful bacteria “superbugs” but spares human cellson 26/04/2026 at 5:07 am
Scientists have uncovered how graphene oxide pulls off a remarkable trick: it hunts down and destroys harmful bacteria while leaving human cells completely unharmed. By targeting a molecule found only in bacterial membranes, this ultra-thin carbon-based material acts with laser-like precision—offering a powerful new alternative to traditional antibiotics. Even more exciting, it works against drug-resistant “superbugs,” promotes faster wound healing, and keeps its antibacterial strength even after repeated washing.
- Harvard scientists link gut bacteria to depression through hidden inflammation triggeron 25/04/2026 at 3:39 pm
A gut bacterium may be quietly fueling depression through an unexpected chemical twist. Researchers found that when Morganella morganii interacts with a common pollutant, it produces a molecule that triggers inflammation—something strongly linked to depression. This finding helps explain how gut microbes can influence brain health at a molecular level. It also raises the possibility of new treatments that target the immune system rather than just the brain.
- Proteomic Data Underscore Need for Age-Specific Pediatric Reference Rangeson 24/04/2026 at 9:23 pm
New data show pediatric serum proteins shift with age and sex, supporting more specific reference intervals.
- Proteomic Data Underscore Need for Age-Specific Pediatric Reference Rangeson 24/04/2026 at 9:23 pm
New data show pediatric serum proteins shift with age and sex, supporting more specific reference intervals.
- AHCS shares a thank you to outgoing chair, John Stevensby Fiona Fiorentino on 24/04/2026 at 10:49 am
Thank you to our outgoing AHCS chair, John Stevens We wanted to take a moment to celebrate John Stevens, a man who has been at the very heartbeat of the Academy for over a decade,… The post AHCS shares a thank you to outgoing chair, John Stevens appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- Routine Blood Count Ratio Linked to Future Alzheimer’s and Dementia Riskon 24/04/2026 at 10:46 am
New data link elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio on CBC to higher future Alzheimer’s and dementia risk.
- Tumor Immune Structure Predicts Response to Immunotherapy in Melanomaon 24/04/2026 at 10:16 am
New findings show spatial immune 'cellular neighborhoods' predict response to combination immunotherapy after anti-PD-1 failure.
- Ancient mass grave reveals how a pandemic wiped out a city 1,500 years agoon 23/04/2026 at 9:44 pm
A newly confirmed mass grave in ancient Jordan offers chilling insight into one of history’s first pandemics. Hundreds of plague victims were buried within days, revealing how the Plague of Justinian devastated entire communities. The findings show that people who usually lived spread out across regions were suddenly concentrated in death. It’s a powerful reminder that pandemics don’t just spread disease—they reshape how societies live and collapse.
- Oral–Gut Microbiome Signatures Identify Early Gastric Canceron 23/04/2026 at 2:35 pm
An AI approach using saliva and stool microbial signatures enables noninvasive early gastric cancer screening.
- Microneedle Sensor Enables Continuous Monitoring of Drug Clearanceon 23/04/2026 at 12:37 pm
A new microneedle platform continuously monitors drug levels, flagging early renal and hepatic impairment to personalize dosing.
- Label-Free Microscopy Method Enables Faster, Quantitative Detection of Malariaon 23/04/2026 at 12:14 pm
A microscopy approach that combines a magnetic field with polarized light to provide quantitative measurement of malaria in blood.
- These 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds. Scientists now know whyon 23/04/2026 at 11:46 am
A rare group of adults over 80, known as SuperAgers, are rewriting what we thought was possible for the aging brain. With memory abilities comparable to people decades younger, their brains either resist or withstand the damage typically linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Decades of research reveal that their social lifestyles and unique brain biology may hold the key to preserving cognitive function. Scientists believe these insights could pave the way for new strategies to delay or even prevent dementia.
- For the first time, scientists pinpoint the brain cells behind depressionon 23/04/2026 at 9:55 am
Scientists have identified two specific types of brain cells that behave differently in people with depression, offering a clearer picture of what is happening inside the brain. By analyzing donated brain tissue with advanced genetic tools, the researchers found changes in neurons linked to mood and stress, as well as in immune-related microglia cells. These differences point to disruptions in key brain systems and reinforce that depression is rooted in biology, not just emotions.
- Simple “gut reset” may stop weight gain after Ozempic or Wegovyon 23/04/2026 at 6:45 am
A new minimally invasive procedure may help people keep weight off after stopping popular drugs like Ozempic and semaglutide—something most patients struggle with. In a clinical trial, those who underwent a technique called duodenal mucosal resurfacing regained far less weight compared to others after discontinuing the medication. The procedure works by renewing the lining of the upper small intestine, potentially “resetting” metabolism and preserving the benefits of weight loss.
- This simple fatty acid could restore failing visionon 23/04/2026 at 1:06 am
Scientists at UC Irvine have found a way to potentially reverse age-related vision loss by targeting the ELOVL2 “aging gene” and restoring vital fatty acids in the retina. Their experiments in mice show that supplementing with specific polyunsaturated fatty acids—not just DHA—can restore visual function and even reverse cellular aging signs.
- Hidden virus in your gut may be linked to colon canceron 22/04/2026 at 1:02 pm
A newly discovered virus hiding inside a common gut bacterium could help explain one of medicine’s long-standing mysteries: why a microbe found in both healthy people and cancer patients is linked to colorectal cancer. The research suggests that the interaction between bacteria and the viruses they carry may be key to understanding disease risk. It may even lead to future screening tests that detect cancer risk earlier.
- QuidelOrtho Adds Ultra-Fast PCR Platform with LEX Acquisitionon 21/04/2026 at 11:10 am
QuidelOrtho Corporation has completed the acquisition of LEX Diagnostics for approximately USD 100 million in cash.
- AI Tool Predicts Non-Response to Targeted Therapy in Colorectal Canceron 16/04/2026 at 9:42 am
An AI approach fusing genomic and clinical data stratifies bevacizumab-treated metastatic CRC, flagging likely non-responders.
- Blaine Labs, Inc Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Wound Care Gel Products Due to Microbial Contaminationon 07/04/2026 at 10:37 am
Audience: Health Care Professional Santa Fe Springs, California – April 07, 2026 – Blaine Labs, Inc. is voluntarily recalling three (3) lot numbers of Wound Care Gel products, 1 oz. & 3 oz. (0.1% Benzalkonium Chloride) to the...
- Nalpac Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of DTF Sexual Chocolate Due to the Presence of the Pharmaceutical Ingredients Sildenafil and Tadalafilon 07/04/2026 at 8:52 am
Audience: Consumer April 07, 2026 Ferndale, Michigan. Nalpac is voluntarily recalling DTF Sexual Chocolate it purchased and resold. The products have been found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil. Nalpac is not the manufacturer of this...
- FDA Identifies Cases of Serious Liver Injury in Patients Taking Tavneos (avacopan) for Severe Active Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Autoantibody Associated Vasculitison 31/03/2026 at 9:14 am
Audience: Health Care Professional March 31, 2026 - FDA Identifies Cases of Serious Liver Injury in Patients Taking Tavneos (avacopan) for Severe Active Anti-neutrophil Cytoplasmic Autoantibody (ANCA)-associated Vasculitis What Is FDA Doing? FDA...
- Aphreseller Issues Voluntary Recall of Kian Pee Wan Capsules Due the Presence of Undeclared Dexamethasone and Cyproheptadineon 30/03/2026 at 11:46 am
Audience: Consumer March 30, 2026 - Flushing, New York, Aphreseller (Ebay seller ID), Buy-herbal.com is recalling all lots of Kian Pee Wan capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found that the product contains the undeclared drug...
- Amneal Issues Recall of Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, USP 4 g/100mL (NDC 70121-1720-3) Due to Product Mix-Upon 24/03/2026 at 3:42 pm
Audience: Health Care Professional, Pharmacy March 24, 2026 – Bridgewater, New Jersey, Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, USP, 4g/100mL, IV bag, to the hospital level. A...
- FDA Is Requiring Warning about Vitamin B6 Deficiency and Associated Seizures for Drug Products Containing Carbidopa/Levodopaon 20/03/2026 at 12:10 pm
Audience: Health Care Professionals March 20, 2026 -- FDA Is Requiring Warning about Vitamin B6 Deficiency and Associated Seizures for Drug Products Containing Carbidopa/Levodopa What Is FDA Doing? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has...
- Cardinal Health Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Webcol™ Large Alcohol Prep Padon 19/03/2026 at 10:14 am
Audience: Consumer, Health Care Professionals DUBLIN, Ohio, March 19, 2026 – Cardinal Health has issued a voluntary recall for select lots of Webcol™ Large Alcohol Prep Pads (70% isopropyl alcohol) to the consumer level. The product is...
- Pure Vitamins and Natural Supplements, LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Honey Products Due to Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafilon 14/03/2026 at 3:24 pm
Audience: Consumer March 14, 2026- Pure Vitamins and Natural Supplements, LLC of Tampa, FL is voluntarily recalling Boner Bear Honey, Red Bull Extreme and Blue Bull Extreme. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Boner Bear Honey, contains...
- AHCS Honorary Fellow Spotlight: Bamidele Farinre’s submission selected for APPG Diversity & Inclusion in STEM flagship projectby Fiona Fiorentino on 13/03/2026 at 2:50 pm
Bamidele Farinre Bamidele (Bami) Farinre is an Honorary Fellow of the Academy for Healthcare Science (2022) and multi-award-winning Chartered Biomedical Scientist, educator, and global STEM advocate whose leadership spans healthcare, technology, and policy. Through her… The post AHCS Honorary Fellow Spotlight: Bamidele Farinre’s submission selected for APPG Diversity & Inclusion in STEM flagship project appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- Healthcare Science Research & Innovation: Driving the future of UK Clinical Academics – Professor Chris Hopkinsby Fiona Fiorentino on 13/03/2026 at 1:55 pm
On day 5 on Healthcare Science week, AHCS President, Professor Chris Hopkins, reflects on the crucial role research and innovation plays in strengthening the UK economy and improving the lives of patients and communities across the… The post Healthcare Science Research & Innovation: Driving the future of UK Clinical Academics – Professor Chris Hopkins appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- Primal Herbs Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Primal Herbs Volume Due to Undeclared Sildenafilon 11/03/2026 at 9:33 am
Audience: Consumer FDA Publish Date: March 11, 2026 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 27 2026 — Albuquerque, New Mexico, Primal Supplements Group LLC is voluntarily recalling all orders of Primal Herbs Volume placed between July 2 and...
- Integra LifeSciences Removes Certain MediHoney and CVS Wound and Burn Productson 06/03/2026 at 3:09 pm
Audience: Consumer March 6, 2026The FDA has since determined that this device may cause temporary or reversible health problems, or—though unlikely—serious health problems. The affected products and recommendations for what to do with...
- USA LESS Co. is Recalling Rhino Choco VIP 10X Due to Undeclared Tadalafilon 27/02/2026 at 2:38 pm
Audience: Consumers BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- USALESS.COM is recalling its RHINO CHOCO VIP 10X, in 10 gr, 12 pc packages that come in a black cardboard box marked with UPC Code 724087947668 on the back and with an expiration date...
- Shaman Botanicals, LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Alkaloids Chewable Tablets - White Veinon 13/02/2026 at 2:21 pm
Audience: Consumer, Health Care Professional, Pharmacy February 13, 2026 – North Kansas City, Missouri, Shaman Botanicals, LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot (Lot B# AAW.501.3) of Alkaloids Chewable Tablets - White Vein to the consumer...
- FDA Approves Labeling Changes to Six Menopausal Hormone Therapy Productson 12/02/2026 at 12:38 pm
Audience: Health Care Professional, Consumer February 12, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved drug labeling changes to six menopausal hormone therapy products, also known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), to clarify risk...
- Safety Labeling Update for Capecitabine and Fluorouracil (5-FU) on Risks Associated with Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase (DPD) Deficiencyon 05/02/2026 at 6:10 pm
Audience: Health Care Professional February 5, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing this communication to increase awareness of recent updates to the product labeling of capecitabine (Xeloda) and fluorouracil (5-FU)...
- FDA Requests Removal of Suicidal Behavior and Ideation Warning from Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA) Medicationson 13/01/2026 at 8:24 am
Audience: Health Care Professional, Consumer January 13, 2026 FDA Evaluation Did Not Identify an Increased Risk of Suicidal Ideation or Behavior With the Use of GLP-1 RA Medications This information is an update to the FDA Drug Safety...
- Anthony Trinh, 123Herbals LLC (123HERBALS.COM) Issues Nationwide Recall of Silintan Capsules Due to the Presence of Undeclared Meloxicamon 09/01/2026 at 10:40 am
Audience: Consumer January 09, 2026 -- Rosemead, CA, 01/07/2026 ANTHONY TRINH, 123herbals LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of Silintan capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found the product to be tainted with meloxicam. Meloxicam...
- Modern Warrior Recalls “Modern Warrior Ready” Dietary Supplement Due to Undeclared 1,4-DMAA and Aniracetam, as Well as Tianeptine, Which has Not Been Approved for Supplement Use by the FDAon 09/01/2026 at 10:32 am
Audience: Consumer January 9, 2026 -- [Phoenix, Arizona 12/22/25] – Modern Warrior is voluntarily recalling all lots of Modern Warrior Ready, a dietary supplement sold directly to consumers, after regulatory testing identified the presence of...
- FDA Safety Communication: Update on the Safety of Andexxa by AstraZenecaon 19/12/2025 at 6:14 pm
Audience: Patient, Health Care Professional, Pharmacy, Hematology December 19, 2025 -- ISSUE: Since approval, the FDA has received postmarketing safety data on thromboembolic events, including serious and fatal outcomes, in patients treated with...
- MediNatura New Mexico, Inc. Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall of ReBoost Nasal Spray and to include ClearLife Allergy Nasal Spray Due to Microbial Contaminationon 16/12/2025 at 3:07 pm
Audience: Consumer December 16, 2025 – Albuquerque, New Mexico, MediNatura New Mexico, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of ReBoost Nasal Spray to the consumer level. The product has been found to contain yeast/mold and microbial...
- MediNatura New Mexico, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of ReBoost Nasal Spray Due to Microbial Contaminationon 10/12/2025 at 3:13 pm
Audience: Consumer December 10, 2025 – Albuquerque, New Mexico, MediNatura New Mexico, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of ReBoost Nasal Spray to the consumer level. The product has been found to contain yeast/mold and microbial...
- Novo Nordisk Warns Consumers About Counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) Injection 1 mg in the USon 05/12/2025 at 8:43 am
Audience: Consumer PLAINSBORO, NJ, December 5, 2025 - FDA recently seized dozens of units of counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) injection 1 mg distributed illegally outside of Novo Nordisk’s authorized supply chain. The US Food and Drug...
- FDA Seizes 7-OH Opioids to Protect American Consumerson 02/12/2025 at 4:29 pm
Audience: Consumers December 2, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice, announced today that the U.S. Marshals Service seized approximately 73,000 units of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)...
- FDA Investigating Death Due to Neutralizing Antibodies to ADAMTS13 following Adzynma Treatment of Congenital Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpuraon 21/11/2025 at 11:11 am
Audience: Health Care Professional FDA Safety Communication – November 21, 2025 Summary of the Issue Since approval, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received postmarketing reports of neutralizing antibodies to ADAMTS13...
- FDA Issues New Boxed Warning for Acute Serious Liver Injury and Acute Liver Failure Following Treatment with Elevidys and Revised Indicationon 14/11/2025 at 5:50 pm
Audience: Health Care Professional FDA Safety Communication – November 14, 2025 Summary of the Issue In June 2025, FDA issued a safety communication, “FDA Investigating Deaths Due to Acute Liver Failure in Non-ambulatory Duchenne...
- FDA Requests Labeling Changes Related to Safety Information to Clarify the Benefit/Risk Considerations for Menopausal Hormone Therapieson 10/11/2025 at 7:33 am
Audience: Health Care Professional, Consumer November 10, 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informed application holders of menopausal hormone therapies (MHT), also commonly referred to as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)...
- Fresenius Kabi Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Three Lots of Famotidine Injection, USP, 20 mg per 2 mL (10 mg per mL), 2 mL Fill in a 2 mL Vial Due to Out-of-Specification Endotoxin Results in Certain Reserve Sampleson 06/11/2025 at 11:13 am
Audience: Health Care Professional, Pharmacy November 6,2025 – LAKE ZURICH, Ill.— Fresenius Kabi, part of the global healthcare company Fresenius, and a leading provider of essential medicines and medical technologies is voluntarily...
- FDA Warns Companies Over Illegal Marketing of Botox and Related Productson 05/11/2025 at 2:53 pm
Audience: Health Care Professional, Consumer November 05, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued 18 warning letters to owners of websites illegally marketing unapproved and misbranded botulinum toxin products, commonly called Botox...
- FDA Acts to Protect Children from Unapproved Fluoride Drug Productson 31/10/2025 at 3:55 pm
Audience: Health Care Professionals The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced actions to restrict the sale of unapproved ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children. The FDA sent notices to four companies outlining the...
- Otsuka ICU Medical LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of 20 mEq Potassium Chloride Injection Due To Overwrap Mislabeled As 10 mEq Potassium Chloride Injectionon 31/10/2025 at 10:54 am
Audience: Health Care Professional, Pharmacy October 31, 2025 AUSTIN, TX – Otsuka ICU Medical LLC is issuing a voluntary recall to the user level, for a MISLABELLED lot of POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj. 20 mEq, NDC 0990-7077-14. The OVERWRAP label of...
- Immune Globulin Intravenous (IGIV) and/or Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (IGSC) Lots with Increased Reports of Allergic/Hypersensitivity Reactionson 24/10/2025 at 10:35 am
Audience: Health Care Professionals October 24, 2025 -- The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) has received increased reporting of allergic/hypersensitivity type reactions following infusion of specific lots of Immune Globulin Intravenous...
- FDA Provides Update to Health Care Professionals About Risk of Inadvertent Intrathecal (Spinal) Administration of Tranexamic Acid Injectionon 21/10/2025 at 12:04 pm
Audience: Health Care Professionals October 21, 2025 -- FDA is requiring labeling changes to strengthen the warnings that tranexamic acid injection should be administered only intravenously (into the vein). Tranexamic acid injection products are not...
- FDA Approves Labeling Changes that Include a Boxed Warning for Immune Effector Cell-Associated Enterocolitis Following Treatment with Carvykti (ciltacabtagene autoleucel)on 10/10/2025 at 4:17 pm
Audience: Patient, Health Care Professional, Pharmacy, Gastroenterology October 10, 2025 -- The FDA has received reports of immune effector cell-associated enterocolitis (IEC-EC) in patients who received treatment with Carvykti. Reports were...
- FDA’s Actions to Protect Children from Contaminated Cough Medicineon 10/10/2025 at 5:09 am
Audience: Consumer October 10, 2025 -- FDA is aware of news reports of devastating, ongoing diethylene glycol (DEG) and ethylene glycol (EG) contamination in children’s cough and cold medicine in India. The agency has confirmed these products...
- FDA Removes Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for Caprelsa (vandetanib)on 25/09/2025 at 5:09 pm
Audience: Patient, Pharmacy, Health Care Professional September 25, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today removed the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) program for Caprelsa (vandetanib), a thyroid cancer medication...
- FDA Removes Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program for the Antipsychotic Drug Clozapineon 27/08/2025 at 3:15 pm
Audience: Patient, Pharmacy, Health Care Professional August 27, 2025 -- FDA Removes Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) Program for the Antipsychotic Drug Clozapine - Neutropenia Risk Remains, but REMS No Longer Necessary and REMS May...
- Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 10 mg, Due to Mislabelingon 27/08/2025 at 2:47 pm
Audience: Consumer, Pharmacy, Health Care Professional August 27, 2025– East Brunswick, NJ, Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc. is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 10 mg, to the consumer level. The...
- FDA Update on the Safety of Ixchiq (Chikungunya Vaccine, Live)on 22/08/2025 at 1:27 pm
Audience: Patient, Health Care Professional, Pharmacy, Cardiology, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Travel Clinics August 22, 2025 -- Today the US FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research has suspended the biologics...
- B. Braun Medical Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Lactated Ringer’s Injection USP 1000 mL and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 1000 mL Due to the Presence of Particulate Matteron 19/08/2025 at 2:15 pm
Audience: Pharmacy, Health Care Professional BETHLEHEM, PA – August 19, 2025 – B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun) is voluntarily recalling two lots of Lactated Ringers Injection USP 1000 mL, and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 1000 mL...
- DermaRite Industries Issues Recall of DermaKleen, Dermasarra, Kleenfoam, and Perigiene Products Due to Burkholderia cepacia Contaminationon 08/08/2025 at 11:52 am
Audience: Consumer August 8, 2025 -- DermaRite Industries, LLC is voluntarily recalling individual lots of products in the table below due to microbial contamination identified as Burkholderia cepecia. Risk Statement: Burkholderia Cepacia Complex...
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