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New open access guide helps parents and coaches spot youth concussions

An international group of researchers has put together an easy-to-follow guide for parents and coaches to recognize concussions in young athletes and respond appropriately.

13 Jan 2026

Genomic analysis reveals diverse, drug-resistant E. coli in diabetic foot infections

New research led by King's College London, in collaboration with the University of Westminster, has shed light on the diversity and characteristics of E. coli strains that drive diabetic foot infections.

13 Jan 2026

Obesity study reveals gut fat's unique inflammatory role and immune cell richness

Abdominal fat is not a uniform tissue. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, and Helmholtz Munich reveals that fat located close to the large intestine contains an unusually high number of inflammatory fat cells and immune cells.

13 Jan 2026

Epstein-Barr virus together with a gene variant contributes to onset of multiple sclerosis

One of the leading triggers for multiple sclerosis (MS) is an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus. However, certain gene variants also play an important role.

13 Jan 2026

Study sheds new light on how structural brain changes are tied to memory decline in aging

A landmark international study that pooled brain scans and memory tests from thousands of adults has shed new light on how structural brain changes are tied to memory decline as people age.

13 Jan 2026

Single-cell analysis reveals gene disruptions in early-onset Alzheimer's brain regions

A new study led by researchers at UTHealth Houston investigated both gene expression and regulation at single cell levels to reveal disruptions in gene function in three brain regions of patients with sporadic early onset Alzheimer's disease.

13 Jan 2026

Fruit fly study identifies genes regulating dopamine and sleep

Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to conditions like Parkinson's disease, depression and sleep disorders.

13 Jan 2026

New CHEST guidelines offer evidence-based biologic selection for severe asthma

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) recently released a new clinical guideline on biologic management in severe asthma.

13 Jan 2026

Magnetic torque boosts cardiac organoid maturation, mimicking heart development

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, yet progress in understanding and treating cardiac disorders is limited by the shortcomings of existing experimental models.

13 Jan 2026

Short-term, calorie-restrictive diet improves Crohn’s disease symptoms

A Stanford Medicine-led study finds a short-term, calorie-restrictive diet significantly improved symptoms.

13 Jan 2026

Petrolatum ointments cause microshunt swelling, rupture in glaucoma patients

Widely-used eye ointments can cause glaucoma implants to swell and potentially rupture, according to new research from Nagoya University in Japan.

13 Jan 2026

New research identifies faulty TRPM3 ion channel in ME/CFS immune cells

A faulty ion channel function is a consistent biological feature of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), providing long-awaited validation for hundreds of thousands of Australians living with the debilitating illness.

13 Jan 2026

Blocking liver enzyme Caspase-2 may increase long-term cancer risk

Scientists have discovered that blocking a key cellular enzyme thought to protect against fatty liver disease may instead increase the risk of chronic liver damage and cancer as we age.

13 Jan 2026

Scientists discover the brain region behind high blood pressure

Scientists have discovered that a part of the brain may be behind high blood pressure.

13 Jan 2026

Aging populations are redefining the value of a healthy life year

Researchers examine how considering age and regional factors to QALY estimates can improve healthcare policy decisions and resource allocation.

13 Jan 2026

New test could improve future diagnosis and monitoring of IBD

A test that rapidly detects signs of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in stool samples could improve future diagnosis and monitoring of the condition, a study suggests.

13 Jan 2026

Researchers uncover unexpected role of the cerebellum in schizophrenia's negative symptoms

Apathy, social withdrawal, and loss of motivation — the so-called ''negative'' symptoms of schizophrenia — are among the most disabling and hardest to treat.

13 Jan 2026

Most patients regain lost weight within two years of stopping obesity drugs

Weight management medications show limited long-term effects, with rapid weight regain post-treatment, emphasizing the need for sustainable obesity strategies.

13 Jan 2026

Breastfeeding is linked to lower depression and anxiety years later

A decade-long study links breastfeeding to lower anxiety and depression in mothers, suggesting long-term mental health benefits beyond the postnatal period.

13 Jan 2026

Common food preservatives may raise cancer risk

Higher intake of certain food preservatives is associated with increased cancer rates, particularly breast and prostate cancers, highlighting safety concerns.

13 Jan 2026

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New open access guide helps parents and coaches spot youth concussions

Genomic analysis reveals diverse, drug-resistant E. coli in diabetic foot infections

Obesity study reveals gut fat's unique inflammatory role and immune cell richness

Epstein-Barr virus together with a gene variant contributes to onset of multiple sclerosis

Study sheds new light on how structural brain changes are tied to memory decline in aging

Single-cell analysis reveals gene disruptions in early-onset Alzheimer's brain regions

Fruit fly study identifies genes regulating dopamine and sleep

New CHEST guidelines offer evidence-based biologic selection for severe asthma

Magnetic torque boosts cardiac organoid maturation, mimicking heart development

Short-term, calorie-restrictive diet improves Crohn’s disease symptoms

Petrolatum ointments cause microshunt swelling, rupture in glaucoma patients

New research identifies faulty TRPM3 ion channel in ME/CFS immune cells

Blocking liver enzyme Caspase-2 may increase long-term cancer risk

Scientists discover the brain region behind high blood pressure

Aging populations are redefining the value of a healthy life year

New test could improve future diagnosis and monitoring of IBD

Researchers uncover unexpected role of the cerebellum in schizophrenia's negative symptoms

Most patients regain lost weight within two years of stopping obesity drugs

Breastfeeding is linked to lower depression and anxiety years later

Common food preservatives may raise cancer risk

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