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- Unveiling the novel role of PGAM5 in rewiring metabolism through PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling in acute myelogenous leukemiaon 09/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs linked to 30% lower breast cancer riskon 06/06/2026 at 1:28 pm
A large study found that women taking GLP-1 drugs, the medication class behind Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, were about 30% less likely to develop breast cancer. Researchers say the findings are promising but not yet proof, and clinical trials are now being planned to test whether these drugs could help prevent breast cancer.
- The supplements older adults actually need and the ones they don'ton 06/06/2026 at 12:40 pm
Supplements are often marketed as shortcuts to better health, but for many older adults, the real issue is whether they have a specific deficiency. Vitamins like B12 and D can play an important role when levels are low, while protein may be one of the most overlooked nutrients for maintaining strength and independence. More isn’t always better, though—some supplements can cause harm or interact with medications.
- 3D Spatial Multi-Omics Maps Intra-Tumor Diversity in Colorectal Canceron 06/06/2026 at 11:50 am
An AI–enabled, 3D spatial multi-omics strategy delineates colorectal tumor architecture and immune infiltration.
- Scientists sound the alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globallyon 06/06/2026 at 11:35 am
Scientists warn that free-living amoebae may be an underappreciated public health threat, capable of causing deadly infections and shielding other dangerous microbes from water treatment. Climate change and aging infrastructure could help these resilient organisms spread more widely in the years ahead.
- AI-Enabled Spatial Multi-Omics Maps Colorectal Tumor Architectureon 06/06/2026 at 7:50 am
An AI–enabled, 3D spatial multi-omics strategy delineates colorectal tumor architecture and immune infiltration.
- Gadd45α silencing alleviates cerebral ischemia–reperfusion injury by suppressing FOXO1 signalingon 06/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Two cases of mosaic germline SVA insertions in SMARCB1: implications for rhabdoid tumour predisposition diagnosison 06/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Clinical investigation of a digital biomarker for joint swelling in inflammatory arthritis based on automated quantification of dorsal finger fold patternson 06/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- A Lyapunov–PINN framework for global stability of an SEIR epidemic model with educational interventionson 06/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Prognostic evaluation of retinal reattachment surgery: predictive efficacy analysis of microperfusion indices via contrast-enhanced ultrasoundon 06/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Effect of a health belief model–based educational intervention on oral–dental health behaviors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: an experimental studyon 06/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Prayer at Primary Care Appointments Tied to Reductions in Pain, Anxietyon 05/06/2026 at 9:58 pm
FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 -- A five-minute session of proximal intercessory prayer (PIP) significantly reduces pain and anxiety in primary care patients, according to a study published in the May/June issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.Katherine...
- ~16 Percent of COVID Cases Develop Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2on 05/06/2026 at 9:55 pm
FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 -- About 16 percent of COVID-19 cases develop postacute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection (PASC), according to a study published online May 27 in JAMA Network Open.Jiazi Tian, from...
- New artificial intelligence tool helps clinicians distinguish between dementia typeson 05/06/2026 at 8:17 pm
Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are expected to more than double by 2060. As June marks Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, three University of Florida researchers are working to improve clinicians' ability to distinguish between these diseases - a critical step toward earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.
- Study links common sleep behaviors to signs of brain agingon 05/06/2026 at 8:14 pm
How we sleep may have lasting impacts for our brain health as we age. A new University of Arizona study has found that several common sleep behaviors may be linked to signs of brain aging.
- Popular supplement creatine supercharges critical immune cells fighting canceron 05/06/2026 at 8:06 pm
Creatine, the organic acid that is popularly taken as a supplement by athletes and bodybuilders, supercharges a critical class of immune cells that activate and prepare the body's key cancer-fighters, according to new UCLA research.
- Study evaluates how facial aging features influence age perception in womenon 05/06/2026 at 7:50 pm
This study enrolled 308 Chinese women aged 15–65 years to explore the relationship between chronological age, perceived age, and facial aging manifestations.
- Study validates research models for tracking circular extra-chromosomal DNAon 05/06/2026 at 7:47 pm
Damage to DNA in cancer cells can lead to pieces breaking off chromosomes and floating away, like icebergs cracking off from a glacier.
- Maternal vaccination provides protection against RSV-associated hospitalization in early infancyon 05/06/2026 at 7:42 pm
A study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC published today in JAMA Network Open, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Medical Association, found that vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during pregnancy reduced the risk of hospitalization in young infants by nearly 70%.
- Bio-Rad receives MicroVal validation for EZ-Check™ Listeria testing kitson 05/06/2026 at 6:29 pm
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics products, today announced that MicroVal, the international certification organization for the validation and approval of alternative methods for the microbiological analysis of food and beverages, has approved EZ-Check Listeria spp. and EZ-Check Listeria monocytogenes Kits for the detection of Listeria spp. and Listeria monocytogenes in food products and environmental samples.
- Novel artificial intelligence technology improves eye disease diagnosison 05/06/2026 at 6:21 pm
Non-invasive eye scans allow doctors a zoomed-in, three-dimensional look beneath the eye's surface without causing discomfort or pain to the patient.
- Noninvasive technology detects early intestinal disease in premature infantson 05/06/2026 at 6:12 pm
A new noninvasive technology, called broadband optical spectroscopy (BOS), has promise to reliably detect necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants at earlier stages, before this devastating intestinal disease progresses enough to be visible on x-ray, according to a first-in-human study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery.
- NYU Langone hits milestone with its 1,000th focal cryotherapy procedureon 05/06/2026 at 6:07 pm
Just two days after his minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment at NYU Langone Health, Broadway performer André De Shields, 80, was back onstage preparing for his next show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, which debuted in April 2026.
- Dengue Is No Longer Just A Travel Risk — What Google’s Mosquito Plan Could Mean For Your Summeron 05/06/2026 at 4:06 pm
FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 — This is not science fiction or some perverse prank. A Silicon Valley tech giant is seeking federal approval to release up to 64 million sterilized male mosquitoes in California and Florida over the next two years. The...
- AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine passes first human trialon 05/06/2026 at 3:42 pm
Scientists have successfully tested an AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine in humans for the first time, finding it to be safe and well tolerated. The vaccine generated immune responses against multiple coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, SARS, and related bat viruses with pandemic potential. By targeting features shared across an entire virus family, it aims to provide protection even as viruses evolve.
- Scientists discover why ozempic may not work for some peopleon 05/06/2026 at 3:13 pm
Scientists have identified genetic variants that may make some people less responsive to GLP-1 drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes. Roughly 10% of the population carries these variants, which appear to cause a mysterious form of "GLP-1 resistance." In several clinical trials, carriers were significantly less likely to reach healthy blood sugar targets while taking GLP-1 medications.
- Ascension closes AmSurg deal following FTC scrutinyby Sydney Halleman on 05/06/2026 at 2:21 pm
Regulators cleared the nonprofit’s $3.9 billion AmSurg acquisition — but with conditions.
- Cardiometabolic Genetics Linked to Cognitive-Related Outcomeson 05/06/2026 at 2:06 pm
FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 -- A higher polygenic risk score (PRS) for pulse pressure is associated with an increased risk for dementia as a contributing cause of death (DCCD), according to a study published online June 3 in Neurology. Daeeun Kim, Ph.D...
- ASCO: Apalutamide + ADT Beneficial in High-Risk Localized Prostate Canceron 05/06/2026 at 2:06 pm
FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 -- Perioperative treatment with apalutamide and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is beneficial for patients with high-risk localized or locally advanced prostate cancer, according to a study published online June 2 in the New...
- Dose Reduction of Biologics Effective, Safe for Psoriasison 05/06/2026 at 2:06 pm
FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 -- For patients with psoriasis with stable low disease activity, dose reduction (DR) through stepwise interval prolongation of interleukin (IL)-17 and 23 inhibitors (i) is effective and safe, according to a study published...
- Wearable Ultrasound Patch Provides Continuous Fetal Monitoringon 05/06/2026 at 2:06 pm
FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 -- A wearable ultrasound patch can provide continuous, real-time information about blood flow in the fetus and umbilical cord, according to a study published online May 26 in Nature Biotechnology. Geonho Park, Ph.D., from the...
- ASCO: Tile-Based Radiation Beneficial for Newly Resectable Brain Metson 05/06/2026 at 2:06 pm
FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 -- For patients with newly diagnosed resectable brain metastases (BM), cesium-131 tile-based radiation therapy (TBRT), which delivers focal radiation immediately upon resection, yields significantly better outcomes than...
- 1 in 5 U.S. adults denied doctor-recommended care: Commonwealth Fundby Rebecca Pifer Parduhn on 05/06/2026 at 1:13 pm
Americans are increasingly frustrated about being blocked off from care, which results in worse health outcomes and financial stress, per the new study. Still, insurers generally defend their claims review processes.
- Brain Surgery For Pituitary Tumor Helps Illinois Mom Have Second Babyon 05/06/2026 at 1:06 pm
FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 — A suburban Chicago woman who feared she might never have another child is now celebrating a growing family after brain surgery at Northwestern Medicine. After the birth of her first daughter in 2022, Lisa Fasone began...
- Popular Blood Pressure Meds, Dihydropyridine Calcium-Channel Blockers, Linked To Kidney Damage Risk In Type 2 Diabeteson 05/06/2026 at 10:06 am
FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 — A common class of blood pressure medications might contribute to kidney damage among people with type 2 diabetes, a new study says. Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers (DCCBs) work by relaxing blood vessels, and...
- Too Much Sitting In Pregnancy Doubles Risk Of Complicationson 05/06/2026 at 10:06 am
FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 — In the old days, expecting mothers were encouraged to take it easy as much as possible. But that advice had it completely backward, a new study says. There are higher odds of pregnancy complications for women who spend...
- Spinal Cord Stimulation May Restore Arm Strength After Strokeon 05/06/2026 at 10:06 am
FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 — Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord might improve arm function among people who’ve suffered a stroke, pilot clinical trial results say. Seven stroke survivors with profound muscle weakness had an average 32%...
- RFK Jr. Seeks To Peek At Americans' Medical Records For Clues On Autism And Vaccineson 05/06/2026 at 9:06 am
FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 — U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pursuing federal government access to most Americans’ medical records, in a quest to research a link between vaccines and autism — a connection the medical...
- Two-Pill Combo, Inqovi and Venclexta, Offers Hospital-Free Leukemia Treatment Option For Older Adults With AMLon 05/06/2026 at 9:06 am
FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 — An already available two-pill combo treats leukemia just as well as IV drugs, which should make cancer treatment easier on older adults, a new clinical trial has concluded. The combo – decitabine-cedazuridine...
- Plasma Protein Signature Predicts Lung Cancer Risk Up to Five Years Aheadon 05/06/2026 at 8:26 am
A 14-protein blood signature predicts lung cancer risk up to five years before diagnosis, beyond smoking status.
- The biggest collagen study yet reveals what actually workson 05/06/2026 at 5:13 am
A major review of nearly 8,000 participants found that collagen supplements can improve skin health and ease osteoarthritis symptoms, especially when taken consistently over longer periods. Researchers also found modest benefits for muscle and tendon health. But the results challenge claims that collagen enhances sports performance, as it showed little effect on recovery or post-workout soreness.
- Plasma Protein Signature Predicts Lung Cancer Risk Up to Five Years Aheadon 05/06/2026 at 4:24 am
A 14-protein blood signature predicts lung cancer risk up to five years before diagnosis, beyond smoking status.
- Plasma Protein Signature Predicts Lung Cancer Risk Up to Five Years Aheadon 05/06/2026 at 4:24 am
A 14-protein blood signature predicts lung cancer risk up to five years before diagnosis, beyond smoking status.
- Characterization of patients with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder and cerebrospinal fluid α-synuclein negativityon 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Translation, cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Slovene version of the Heart Failure-Specific Health Literacy Scale in patients with heart failureon 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Periodontal health in a longitudinal French cohort of people with Parkinson’s diseaseon 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Anatomical localization of the emergence point of the accessory zygomaticotemporal nerve using the marginal tubercle for its clinical implicationson 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- EyeRAG: graph retrieval-augmented generation for safe and accurate clinical dialogue in ophthalmologyon 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Joint associations of sleep quality and depressive symptoms with incident digestive disease in a nationally representative Chinese cohorton 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Prediction of delirium in trauma patients using interpretable machine learningon 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Absence of co-occurrence between HER2 amplification and dMMR/MSI in a large multicentric colorectal cancer cohorton 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Eyelid tick infestation mimicking lid lesionon 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Comparison of personal portable and fixed-site PM2.5 monitoring strategies in predicting pulmonary function decline among asthmatic children in Seoul, Korea: a pilot studyon 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Burden of incident cardiovascular events in giant cell arteritis using data from a nationwide French cohorton 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Exploratory eye movement characteristics to aid screening of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder: A cross-sectional outpatient studyon 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Clinical outcomes and healthcare utilization in very elderly patients with pneumonia: an analysis of korean national health insurance claims databaseon 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Preclinical and clinical evaluation of a new flexible high pressure injection knife for endoscopic submucosal dissectionon 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Meta-analysis of smartphone applications targeting eating behaviour for weight losson 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Short-term effects of diaphragmatic myofascial release on pain, mobility, and disability in chronic nonspecific low back pain: a randomized sham-controlled trialon 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- A masquerade hypopyon: iridescent crystals in phacolytic glaucomaon 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Paediatric cardiac care in low resource settings evidence from the Gambiaon 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Factors associated with post-traumatic growth in severe COVID-19 patients discharged from intensive care: the influence of near-death experienceson 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Portable biomechanics laboratory enables clinically accessible movement analysis from a handheld smartphoneon 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Validation of the modified transplant symptom occurrence and symptom distress scale and exploring symptom burden in Brazilian kidney transplant recipientson 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- Integrating genetic and lifestyle determinants in a risk prediction model for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in Taiwanon 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- The effect of comorbidity and frailty on dietary intake and protein losses in end-stage kidney disease patients undergoing peritoneal dialysison 05/06/2026 at 12:00 am
- FDA Approves First Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis Delta Virus Infectionon 04/06/2026 at 8:06 pm
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Hepcludex (bulevirtide-gmod) injection to treat chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in adults without cirrhosis or compensated cirrhosis. Hepcludex received...
- High Prevalence of Clinical Obesity Seen Even With Normal BMIon 04/06/2026 at 8:06 pm
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 -- The prevalence of clinical obesity is high among those with normal body mass index (BMI) values, according to a research letter published online June 2 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Hirsh Elhence, M.D., from the...
- Epic dismisses claims against SelfRx in medical record misuse lawsuitby Emily Olsen on 04/06/2026 at 5:48 pm
Epic is letting SelfRx off the hook in the high-profile lawsuit over patient records, after the chronic condition management firm denied requesting more than 100,000 files.
- More Americans own wearables, connected health devices: surveyby Emily Olsen on 04/06/2026 at 4:26 pm
Many adults are sharing device data with providers too. But users are typically healthier and wealthier, suggesting people who could benefit the most from health monitoring are less likely to adopt the tools, according to Rock Health.
- WVU Health System takes next step toward buying Independence Healthby Sydney Halleman on 04/06/2026 at 4:04 pm
An acquisition of Independence would further expand West Virginia University Health System into southwestern Pennsylvania.
- Bedside CSF Monitor Detects Early Infection in Fluid Drainson 04/06/2026 at 4:01 pm
A new bedside system continuously monitors CSF drain output to detect CSF infection and flow issues earlier in ICU care.
- Bedside CSF Monitor Detects Early Infection in Fluid Drainson 04/06/2026 at 4:01 pm
A new bedside system continuously monitors CSF drain output to detect CSF infection and flow issues earlier in ICU care.
- Resistance Training Tied to Lower Risk for Death Across Causeson 04/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 -- Ninety to 120 weekly minutes of strength training may lower the risk for death, with amplified effects when combined with aerobic activity, according to a study published online June 2 in the British Journal of Sports...
- Cumulative Attrition for Surgeons 9.7 Percent Over Eight Yearson 04/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 -- Cumulative attrition of surgeons is 9.7 percent, with a higher hazard for surgeons 10 to 14 years in practice, according to a study published online May 20 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Abdulaziz...
- Gut Microbial, Metabolomic Alterations Persist After Adenoma Resectionon 04/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 -- Gut microbial and metabolomic alterations are seen years after adenoma resection, according to a study published online May 27 in Cell Host & Microbe. Ana Nogal, Ph.D., from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public...
- Microbially Derived Metabolites in Urine May Help Identify Autism in Childrenon 04/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 -- Elevated concentrations of microbially derived metabolites (MDMs) in urine can identify autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children aged 2 to 11 years, according to a study published online May 26 in Molecular...
- Poll Finds Broad Support For Stricter Regulations On Ultra-Processed Foodson 04/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 — Top food researchers have teamed up on a special issue of the American Journal of Public Health to push policymakers for stricter action on ultra-processed foods (UPFs). In a press call ahead of the issue's release...
- ASCO: First-Line Sunvozertinib Beats Chemo for Advanced NSCLCon 04/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 -- For patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 20 insertion mutations, sunvozertinib is superior to chemotherapy for first-line treatment, according to a...
- Patients From Most Rural Counties Have Worse Epilepsy Outcomeson 04/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 -- Rurality is associated with worse epilepsy outcomes, although the associations are attenuated among privately insured patients, according to a study published online June 3 in Neurology. Edward R. Bader, M.B., Ch.B., from...
- ASCO: Lower Incidence of Breast Cancer Seen With GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Exposureon 04/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 -- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) exposure is associated with a lower incidence of breast cancer, according to a study published online June 2 in JCO Oncology Practice to coincide with the annual meeting...
- 2024 Saw Parkinson Disease Death Rate of 72 Per 100,000 Adults Aged 65 and Olderon 04/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 -- The age-adjusted Parkinson disease death rate among adults aged 65 years and older declined from 2021 to 2024, according to a June 4 data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics. Ellen A. Kramarow...
- Mayo’s latest AI bet: A frontier model with Microsoftby Emily Olsen on 04/06/2026 at 2:23 pm
The advanced model should support earlier and more accurate diagnoses and treatment planning, the companies said.
- A study of 8,300 older adults revealed a surprising salt habiton 04/06/2026 at 2:05 pm
A large study of older adults in Brazil found that adding extra salt at the table is still a common habit, especially among men. While too much salt is linked to serious health problems and faster cognitive decline, researchers discovered that women’s salt-shaking habits were tied more closely to lifestyle and diet.
- Circulating Tumor DNA Testing Guides Chemotherapy, Reduces Relapse in Colon Canceron 04/06/2026 at 1:56 pm
A ctDNA blood test guides adjuvant chemotherapy in stage II colon cancer and cuts relapse risk.
- Scientists finally crack an “undruggable” pancreatic cancer target and nearly double survivalon 04/06/2026 at 1:18 pm
For decades, pancreatic cancer has been one of the most lethal cancers, with few effective treatment options. A new drug, daraxonrasib, targets the KRAS mutation that fuels most pancreatic tumors—something many scientists once thought couldn't be done. In a major clinical trial, the treatment nearly doubled survival for patients with advanced disease and reduced the risk of death by 60%.
- Nearly 1 in 5 Young People Turn to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Adviceon 04/06/2026 at 1:06 pm
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 — Nearly 1 in 5 young people in America turn to AI chatbots for mental health advice — and most aren't telling anyone. A new nationwide study finds 19.2% of adolescents ages 12 to 21 have used AI chatbots like...
- Saliva-Based Test Detects Biochemical Signs of Sleep Losson 04/06/2026 at 1:06 pm
A new saliva test detects acute sleep deprivation with 94% accuracy, enabling rapid point-of-care screening.
- Saliva-Based Test Detects Biochemical Signs of Sleep Losson 04/06/2026 at 1:06 pm
A new saliva test detects acute sleep deprivation with 94% accuracy, enabling rapid point-of-care screening.
- Aptamer-Based Biosensor Enables Mutation-Resilient SARS-CoV-2 Detectionon 04/06/2026 at 1:02 pm
An aptamer-based biosensor improves SARS-CoV-2 detection, maintaining performance across mutations with sharply higher sensitivity.
- Researchers Uncover Distinct Chromosome Signature in Aggresive ALT Cancerson 04/06/2026 at 11:34 am
New findings reveal a previously unseen chromosome interaction in alternative lengthening of telomeres positive (ALT+) tumors
- Older LGBTQ+ Adults Fear Less Support As They Age, Poll Showson 04/06/2026 at 10:06 am
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 — LGBTQ+ people are woven into the lives of middle-aged and older Americans, a new national poll reports. About 7 out of 10 non-LGBTQ+ people older than 50 (69%) have at least one personal connection to a person who is...
- Night Owls Are More Prone To Anxiety, Lonelinesson 04/06/2026 at 10:06 am
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 — The wee hours of the morning might not be so good for the mental health of night owls, a new study says. People with later sleep schedules have more anxiety and feelings of loneliness, researchers will report at an...
- Home-Delivered Medical Meals Reduce ER Visits, Save Moneyon 04/06/2026 at 10:06 am
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 — Providing home-delivered, medically tailored meals to people with chronic health conditions lowers their risk of landing in a hospital, a new study says. Medicaid patients had fewer hospitalizations and ER visits...
- Scientists discover the master clock that controls biological growth and developmenton 04/06/2026 at 9:36 am
A newly discovered genetic clock acts as the master timekeeper for development, orchestrating crucial bursts of gene activity throughout a worm’s growth. When the clock is disrupted, development stops, offering fresh clues about how growth-related disorders may arise.
- Menopause Hormone Therapy Use Drops Sharply Across United Stateson 04/06/2026 at 9:06 am
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 — Fewer women affected by menopause are turning to hormone therapy to ease their symptoms, a new study says. Hormone therapy use declined from 4.4% in 2007 to 1.7% in 2023 among women 40 and older, researchers report in...
- Michigan Found A Way To Reduce School Vaccine Waivers — Until It Backfiredon 04/06/2026 at 9:06 am
THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 — Michigan state health officials urged parents in several counties to vaccinate babies against measles ahead of schedule this spring as cases multiplied in the state. The outbreaks of the highly contagious virus...
- Researchers Uncover Distinct Chromosome Signature in Aggresive ALT Cancerson 04/06/2026 at 7:34 am
New findings reveal a previously unseen chromosome interaction in alternative lengthening of telomeres positive (ALT+) tumors
- Cancer’s favorite escape trick may actually make it easier to killon 04/06/2026 at 5:30 am
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new way the immune system fights cancer, overturning a core belief that has guided immunology for decades. The research found that when cancer cells shut down a key immune-recognition molecule called MHC I—a common trick used to hide from “killer” T cells—they can actually become more vulnerable to attack by a different group of immune cells known as CD4+ “helper” T cells.
- Blood-Based Method Tracks Gene Activity in the Living Brainon 03/06/2026 at 11:23 pm
A novel blood-based method enables gene transcription measurement in the living brain for the first time.
- Genomic Test Guides Chemotherapy Decisions in Early-Stage Breast Canceron 03/06/2026 at 11:15 pm
A new test estimates 10-year distant recurrence and predicts chemotherapy benefit in early HR+ breast cancer to guide treatment.
- Tezepelumab Reduces Need for Oral Corticosteroids in Adults With Asthmaon 03/06/2026 at 8:06 pm
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 -- For adults with severe, oral corticosteroid-dependent asthma, tezepelumab significantly reduces the need for oral corticosteroids, according to a study published online May 18 in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. Michael...
- Influenza Vaccine Effective for Children Aged 2 to 5 Yearson 03/06/2026 at 8:06 pm
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 -- For children aged 2 to 5 years, those with fall birthdays are more likely to be vaccinated and less likely to be diagnosed with influenza, according to a research letter published online June 1 in JAMA...
- Millions on Medicaid May Soon Have To Prove They’re Working To Keep Coverageon 03/06/2026 at 4:06 pm
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 — The Trump administration has published new rules on who can qualify for Medicaid coverage, including requirements that many recipients work or attend school. The requirements state that Medicaid recipients who are...
- ASCO: Modest Accuracy Seen for Existing Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Modelson 03/06/2026 at 4:06 pm
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 -- For women with a family history of breast cancer, existing breast cancer risk prediction models show similar modest discriminatory accuracy, according to research published online June 1 in The Cochrane Database of...
- Simple Dual-Tau Blood Test Detects and Stages Alzheimer’s Diseaseon 03/06/2026 at 3:52 pm
A new two-tau blood test detects and stages Alzheimer's with PET-like accuracy, enabling less invasive routine assessment.
- Simple Dual-Tau Blood Test Detects and Stages Alzheimer’s Diseaseon 03/06/2026 at 3:52 pm
A new two-tau blood test detects and stages Alzheimer's with PET-like accuracy, enabling less invasive routine assessment.
- FDA Approval Expands Automated PD-L1 Testing Across Solid Tumorson 03/06/2026 at 3:48 pm
Agilent’s PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx has received FDA approval on Dako Omnis to support patient treatment decisions with pembrolizumab.
- Cardiometabolic, Cardiovascular Complications Less Likely With Hydroxychloroquine in DLEon 03/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 -- Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) treatment for discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is associated with a lower risk for developing cardiovascular and cardiometabolic complications, according to a study published online April 17 in...
- Mailed FIT Kits Boost Colorectal Cancer Screening Across Racial, Ethnic Groupson 03/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 -- Mailed fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) can significantly increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening across racial and ethnic groups, according to a study published in the May/June issue of the Annals of Family...
- ASCO: App-Facilitated Palliative Care Improves HRQOL in Advanced Canceron 03/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 -- For patients with advanced cancer, an app-facilitated palliative care intervention helps to maintain health-related quality of life (HRQOL), according to a study published online May 31 in JAMA Network Open to coincide...
- Diagnostic Interviews May Not Be Reliable for Behavioral Health Diagnoseson 03/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 -- Structured interviews may not be as reliable for diagnosing behavioral health conditions as previously thought, according to a review published online May 28 in JAMA Network Open. Weiyi Xie, from McMaster University in...
- Just 90 Minutes Of Strength Training A Week Linked To Longer Lifeon 03/06/2026 at 2:06 pm
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 — A few sessions in the weight room each week could do more than build muscle — they may help you live longer. While the evidence linking aerobic exercise to longevity is extensive, little is known about the...
- Popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs linked to lower risks of addiction and overdoseon 03/06/2026 at 2:04 pm
A massive study of more than 600,000 U.S. veterans suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide may do far more than help with diabetes and weight loss—they could also fight addiction itself. Researchers found that people taking these medications were less likely to develop substance use disorders involving alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, cocaine, opioids, and other drugs, while those already struggling with addiction experienced fewer overdoses, hospitalizations, emergency visits, and drug-related deaths.
- Consumers are less satisfied with their health plans: JD Powerby Rebecca Pifer Parduhn on 03/06/2026 at 1:29 pm
Rising costs are eroding Americans’ trust in their commercial plans despite an industry-wide push to increase consumer satisfaction, the analytics firm found.
- This new diabetes pill burns fat without the downsides of Ozempicon 03/06/2026 at 1:27 pm
Scientists have developed an experimental diabetes and obesity pill that works in a completely different way from drugs like Ozempic. Rather than reducing hunger, it activates metabolism in skeletal muscle, helping lower blood sugar and increase fat burning while preserving muscle mass. Early clinical results suggest the treatment is safe and well tolerated.
- New Ardent Health CEO inherits growth ambitionsby Sydney Halleman on 03/06/2026 at 1:03 pm
Ardent elevated its former COO, Dave Caspers, to the top job as the Tennessee-based system grapples with its declining stock price.
- Scientists reverse anxiety by fixing a tiny brain circuiton 03/06/2026 at 12:16 pm
A newly identified group of amygdala neurons appears to play a central role in anxiety and social behavior. Restoring normal activity in this tiny brain circuit reversed anxiety and social deficits in mice, revealing a promising new target for future treatments.
- Chemo-Free Drug, Tecvayli, Shows Major Survival, Remission Gains In Relapsed Multiple Myelomaon 03/06/2026 at 10:06 am
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 — A recently approved cancer immunotherapy can put nearly two-thirds of people with relapsed multiple myeloma into complete remission, a new clinical trial has found. About 70% of patients treated with teclistamab...
- Urine Test Can Detect Autism, Study Sayson 03/06/2026 at 10:06 am
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 — A simple urine test might help identify children who are likely to have autism earlier than the best assessment tools now available, a new study says. Autistic children appear to have specific gut microbe profiles...
- High-Puff Vapes Become More Toxic Over Time, Study Sayson 03/06/2026 at 10:06 am
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 — E-cigarettes that offer a lot of extra puffs might become more toxic the longer they are used, a new study says. High-puff vapes can typically deliver into the thousands of inhalations before they run out, because...
- GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Lower Breast Cancer Risk By About 30%on 03/06/2026 at 9:06 am
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 — Taking Ozempic or Zepbound might lower a woman’s risk of breast cancer, a new study says. Women with excess weight taking GLP-1 drugs were about 30% less likely to develop breast cancer than those not taking...
- Telehealth Booms As Demand For GLP-1s Surges and Questions Mount About Safety, Oversighton 03/06/2026 at 9:06 am
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026 — Within 24 hours of injecting the first dose of a weight loss medication she received following a visit with a telehealth doctor, Karleigh McClain was admitted to the hospital, she said. The 31-year-old compliance...
- Scientists discovered something surprising about french fries and diabeteson 03/06/2026 at 6:14 am
French fries may be the real potato problem. A large study tracking more than 205,000 people for nearly 40 years found that eating three servings of fries per week was linked to a 20% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes showed no significant increase in risk. The research also found that swapping potatoes for whole grains lowered diabetes risk, while replacing them with white rice had the opposite effect.
- Brain scans reveal two distinct types of autismon 03/06/2026 at 4:46 am
Scientists have uncovered evidence that autism may include at least two biologically distinct subtypes, each marked by a different pattern of brain communication. By combining brain scans from nearly 1,000 people with autism with insights from 20 genetically engineered mouse models, researchers identified a “hyperconnectivity” subtype, where brain regions communicate more than usual, and a “hypoconnectivity” subtype, where communication is reduced.
- Diazyme Laboratories Acquires Carolina Liquid Chemistrieson 02/06/2026 at 11:54 pm
The acquisition brings together Diazyme’s proprietary enzyme and immunoassay technologies with CLC’s cost-effective chemistry systems and reagents.
- Alzheimer’s Blood Biomarkers Linked to Early Cognitive Differences Before Dementiaon 02/06/2026 at 11:53 pm
For the first time, researchers found Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers linked to minor cognitive differences in midlife adults without dementia.
- Alzheimer’s Blood Biomarkers Linked to Early Cognitive Differences Before Dementiaon 02/06/2026 at 11:53 pm
For the first time, researchers found Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers linked to minor cognitive differences in midlife adults without dementia.
- Over One-Third of U.S. Adults Report More Than One Sunburn in Previous 12 Monthson 02/06/2026 at 9:06 pm
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- More than one-third of U.S. adults report at least one sunburn during the previous 12 months, according to research published in the May 21 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality...
- ATS: Early Nonadherence to CPAP Does Not Predict Treatment Abandonmenton 02/06/2026 at 9:06 pm
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- For adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), early nonadherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) does not predict treatment abandonment, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2026...
- FTC requires Ascension divestitures in $3.9B AmSurg dealby Rebecca Pifer Parduhn on 02/06/2026 at 3:49 pm
Ascension needs to sell seven surgery centers if it wants the deal to close, regulators said. Ascension, which is pursuing the AmSurg acquisition as part of a larger financial turnaround, said it was pleased with the compromise.
- Sacituzumab Govitecan Shows Encouraging Results for Aggressive Endometrial Canceron 02/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- A Trop-2-directed antibody-drug conjugate, sacituzumab govitecan (SG), demonstrates encouraging efficacy in a pretreated population with aggressive recurrent endometrial cancer (EC), according to a study published online May...
- ASCO: Selpercatinib Improves Event-Free Survival in RET Fusion-Positive NSCLCon 02/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- For patients with RET fusion-positive advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the rearranged during transfection (RET) inhibitor, selpercatinib, yields significantly longer event-free survival, according...
- New, Open-Access Tool Guides Pediatric Amblyopia Diagnosis, Managementon 02/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- A new decision support tool can assist optometrists and ophthalmologists in the care of children aged 3 to 17 years with amblyopia, according to a special communication published online May 7 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Allison...
- Trump Signs Order Calling For Fewer Childhood Vaccineson 02/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 — President Donald Trump has ordered federal health agencies to review and potentially narrow the list of vaccines recommended for kids. The executive order signed Friday aligns on a scientific assessment released...
- ASCO: Teclistamab Improves Survival in Relapsed, Refractory Multiple Myelomaon 02/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- For patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, teclistamab monotherapy significantly improves progression-free and overall survival, according to a study published online May 29 in the New England Journal of...
- Population-Based Screening Can ID Children Who Progress to Clinical T1Don 02/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- Population-based screening for early-stage type 1 diabetes identifies most children who progress to clinical type 1 diabetes, with additional cases detected with repeat screening, according to a study published online May 21...
- Celiac Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Solid Organ Transplantson 02/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- Celiac disease (CeD) is associated with a nearly tripled risk for needing a solid organ transplantation, according to a study published online May 28 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. John B. Doyle, M.D., from...
- Creatine Use Rose Sharply in U.S. Teens From 2019 to 2024on 02/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- U.S. teens report less anabolic steroid use than they did two decades ago, but more recently, there has been a sharp uptick in creatine use, according to a study published online May 7 in the Annals of Epidemiology. Phil...
- Adopting Enhanced Recovery Protocols Aids Pediatric GI Surgery Outcomeson 02/06/2026 at 3:06 pm
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- Implementing elements of enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) improves outcomes for children undergoing gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, according to a study published online May 13 in JAMA Surgery. Mehul V. Raval, M.D., from...
- A single protein may be holding back CAR T cancer therapyon 02/06/2026 at 2:54 pm
A newly identified protein may be one of the biggest obstacles holding CAR T-cell therapy back. Researchers found that NFIL3 causes these engineered immune cells to become exhausted and lose their cancer-fighting power over time. When NFIL3 was disabled, the cells remained stronger for longer and controlled tumors more effectively in animal models.
- Scientists discover gut bacteria that may help protect against autism and ADHDon 02/06/2026 at 2:18 pm
A major study suggests that some of the groundwork for brain development may be shaped before birth through a surprising partnership between a baby’s genes and gut microbes. Researchers found that epigenetic changes present at birth can influence how the gut microbiome develops during the first year of life, and certain combinations were linked to early signs of autism and ADHD by age three.
- AI adoption surges, but providers worry about deskillingby Emily Olsen on 02/06/2026 at 1:30 pm
Nearly three-quarters of clinicians said losing critical thinking or decision-making skills will be one of the greatest risks of adopting artificial intelligence, according to a survey by Wolters Kluwer Health.
- Simple Blood Test May Help Detect And Stage Alzheimer's Diseaseon 02/06/2026 at 1:06 pm
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 — Scientists may be one step closer to staging Alzheimer's disease with a simple blood test. The test could offer a cheaper, less invasive alternative to brain scans and spinal taps now used to diagnose and determine the...
- Partnership Expands Access to Alzheimer’s Blood Tests in Latin America and Caribbeanon 02/06/2026 at 11:18 am
C2N Diagnostics and SouthGenetics have partnered to expand access to Precivity blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease assessment across Latin America...
- Smartphone App Helps Those With Advanced Cancer Maintain Quality Of Lifeon 02/06/2026 at 10:06 am
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 — A smartphone app can help individuals with advanced cancer deal with symptoms and maintain their quality of life, according to new research. The SUPPORT+ app asks them each week to complete a short questionnaire about...
- Asthma Drug, Tezspire, Cuts Need For Steroid Pills While Keeping Attacks In Checkon 02/06/2026 at 10:06 am
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 — A recently approved asthma drug can help those with asthma take fewer steroid drugs while keeping attacks under control, according to clinical trial results. People taking tezepelumab (Tezspire) were nearly three times...
- Childhood Flu Shots Prevent Millions of Cases, Study Findson 02/06/2026 at 10:06 am
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 — Pediatric flu vaccines significantly reduce cases of influenza among children, a new study finds. For every 100 children vaccinated, as many as 14 fewer children come down with the flu, researchers reported June 1 in...
- Amid Ebola, Hantavirus Outbreaks, Democrats Decry Trump's Health Cutson 02/06/2026 at 9:06 am
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 — The Trump administration’s deep cuts to federal health agencies have become a political liability after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship and the spread of an even more fearsome disease, Ebola...
- TikTok Videos Fuel Illicit Vaping Culture Among Underage Youthon 02/06/2026 at 9:06 am
TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 — #illegalvape. #discreetvapeshipping. #discreetpackaging. #noIDvape. #hiddennic. With these sorts of hashtags, TikTok videos are fostering a culture that promotes illicit vaping among underage youngsters, a new study...
- Your brain starts making social decisions before you doon 02/06/2026 at 8:54 am
Researchers found that social behavior begins in the brain before it becomes visible as movement. In zebrafish, a coordinated pattern of activity spread across the brain several seconds before the animals approached another fish. A higher brain region called the pallium played a key role, and fish with stronger neural signals were generally more social.
- One fat helped pancreatic cancer grow while another cut disease in halfon 02/06/2026 at 5:55 am
A surprising new study suggests that when it comes to pancreatic cancer, the kind of fat you eat may matter more than how much. Researchers found that oleic acid—the main fat in olive oil and several other common foods—sped up tumor growth in mice predisposed to pancreatic cancer, while omega-3-rich fats from fish oil dramatically slowed disease development.
- ASCO: Fasting Before and After Chemo May Up Efficacy in Serous Ovarian Canceron 01/06/2026 at 7:06 pm
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- For women with advanced high-grade serous ovarian cancer (OC), short-term fasting (STF) may enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical...
- ASCO: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Initiation Cuts Metastatic Progression Across Cancer Typeson 01/06/2026 at 7:06 pm
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- Across multiple solid tumors, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) initiation after cancer diagnosis is associated with reduced metastatic progression, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of...
- ASCO: Intismeran Plus Pembrolizumab Ups RFS, DMFS in High-Risk Melanomaon 01/06/2026 at 5:06 pm
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- For patients with resected high-risk melanoma, intismeran plus pembrolizumab offers clinically meaningful improvements in recurrence-free survival (RFS) and distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) compared with pembrolizumab...
- Study Points to Autoimmune Pathway Behind Long COVID Symptomson 01/06/2026 at 4:39 pm
New findings show autoantibodies drive a long COVID subset marked by new-onset pain, guiding targeted immunotherapies.
- AI Platform Links Biomarker Results to Cancer Clinical Trials and Guidelineson 01/06/2026 at 4:35 pm
An AI-enabled system links lab-sourced tumor profiling with trial matching and guideline mapping to speed treatment decisions.
- Your Surprise Medical Bill May Be Gone — But Your Premiums Could Still Spikeon 01/06/2026 at 4:06 pm
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 — A new federal rule may unintentionally make it easier for health care providers to game the system, potentially raising health insurance costs for Americans. The final rule issued Thursday tweaks the No Surprises Act...
- Global Multiplex Assays Market Driven by High-Throughput Diagnostic Demandon 01/06/2026 at 3:46 pm
Market growth is driven by demand for high-throughput diagnostics, multi-biomarker analysis, and precision medicine.
- Scotland’s Chief Scientific Officer HCS Newsletter – June 2026by Fiona Fiorentino on 01/06/2026 at 3:08 pm
Scotland’s Chief Scientific Officer Newsletter for June 2026 has been published. Click below to read the full newsletter today! This newsletter features the latest news from Scotland, including news about Scotland’s Health Awards 2026 and… The post Scotland’s Chief Scientific Officer HCS Newsletter – June 2026 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- Advancing Healthcare Awards Northern Ireland 2026 – Closing date extendedby Fiona Fiorentino on 01/06/2026 at 2:58 pm
The closing date for The Northern Ireland Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026 has been extended to Monday 22 June at 6pm. These awards recognise and celebrate the work of healthcare scientists, allied health professionals and… The post Advancing Healthcare Awards Northern Ireland 2026 – Closing date extended appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- ASCO: Daraxonrasib Effective for Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinomaon 01/06/2026 at 2:06 pm
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- Daraxonrasib is effective for patients with RAS-mutant and other metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (mPDACs), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held...
- This common amino acid helped mice survive deadly inflammationon 01/06/2026 at 1:44 pm
A Salk Institute study found that a simple dietary amino acid, methionine, dramatically improved survival in mice facing severe infections and inflammatory conditions. Rather than directly targeting the immune system, methionine boosted kidney filtration, helping the body flush out excess inflammatory molecules that can cause tissue damage, brain dysfunction, wasting, and death.
- This drug delayed rheumatoid arthritis for years after treatment endedon 01/06/2026 at 1:25 pm
A promising new study suggests rheumatoid arthritis may not be as inevitable as once thought for people at high risk. Researchers found that just one year of treatment with the immune-targeting drug abatacept delayed the onset of rheumatoid arthritis by up to four years, with benefits lasting long after treatment ended.
- Short-Term Fasting Could Boost Chemo Response in Ovarian Cancer, Study Suggestson 01/06/2026 at 1:06 pm
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 — A simple change in meal timing may help improve outcomes for women with the most common and aggressive form of ovarian cancer, a new study suggests. "Despite advancements in surgery and chemotherapy, patients with...
- The forgotten organ that could predict how long you liveon 01/06/2026 at 10:17 am
A long-overlooked organ may hold surprising clues to healthy aging and cancer survival. Researchers at Mass General Brigham used AI to analyze CT scans from tens of thousands of adults and found that people with healthier thymuses—a small immune-system organ once thought to become largely irrelevant after childhood—lived longer and had substantially lower risks of heart disease, cancer, and death.
- Workout Habits May Protect Against Inherited Heart Problemson 01/06/2026 at 10:06 am
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 — Folks who regularly exercise can lower their risk of heart attack and heart failure linked to a genetic heart condition, a new study says. People with higher levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity had lower...
- Childhood Lying Is Normal and Rarely Signals Behavioral Concerns, Study Sayson 01/06/2026 at 10:06 am
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 — The dog didn’t eat your homework. You started it, not your sister. Your phone did not die when I was trying to reach you. Kids’ lies can infuriate adults, no doubt. But most lying children will not grow up...
- Perfectionism Among College Students Reaches Record High, Fueling Anxietyon 01/06/2026 at 10:06 am
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 — College students are under more pressure than ever to be perfect, and such perfectionism is driving rising rates of mental disorders, a new evidence review says. Students became increasingly perfectionistic between 1989...
- Global Framework Integrates Digital Pathology for Companion Diagnostic Developmenton 01/06/2026 at 9:25 am
Leica Biosystems and CellCarta have expanded a coordinated CDx development model to biopharma sponsors worldwide.
- GRAIL Presents Full Results from NHS-Galleri Trial at ASCO 2026on 01/06/2026 at 9:19 am
GRAIL reported NHS-Galleri trial findings at ASCO 2026 showing fewer stage IV diagnoses despite missing the combined stage III–IV endpoint.
- After Her Bout of Amnesia, A $59,000 Billing Dispute Wouldn't Go Awayon 01/06/2026 at 9:06 am
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 — On April 10, 2025, several hours after finishing a hike in Sedona, Arizona, Jan Anderson started repeating herself. “Did we hike this morning?” she asked. “Yes, we hiked,” said her husband...
- Weed Linked To Higher Testosterone Levels In Young Menon 01/06/2026 at 9:06 am
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 — Weed might boost young men’s testosterone levels, a new study says. However, researchers say it’s not clear what this means for weed’s effect on male fertility. Researchers found elevated testosterone...
- Alzheimer Disease Neuropathology Can Indicate Subtle Cognitive Declineon 01/06/2026 at 9:06 am
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- Alzheimer disease neuropathology is associated with worse cognitive performance, according to a study published in the May 30 issue of The Lancet. Xiaqing Jiang, Ph.D., from the University of California San Francisco, and...
- Ocrelizumab Superior for Delaying Disability Progression in Primary Progressive MSon 01/06/2026 at 9:06 am
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- For patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), ocrelizumab is superior for delaying disability progression, according to a study published in the May 30 issue of The Lancet. Gavin Giovannoni, M.D., from the...
- Agentic AI Platform Supports Genomic Decision-Making in Oncologyon 01/06/2026 at 9:03 am
A new system embeds agentic AI to surface guideline-matched oncology therapies and auto-generate patient documentation.
- Scientists found the hidden switch fueling alzheimer’s brain inflammationon 31/05/2026 at 3:30 pm
Scientists at Scripps Research have uncovered a molecular “switch” that appears to fuel the damaging brain inflammation seen in Alzheimer’s disease. They found that a protein called STING becomes chemically altered in a way that keeps the brain’s immune system stuck in overdrive, harming the connections between nerve cells.
- Why cancer spreads more in middle age than in old ageon 31/05/2026 at 3:25 pm
Melanoma may not become steadily more dangerous with age as scientists once assumed. In a surprising discovery, researchers found that cancer spread was lowest in young mice, surged in middle-aged mice, and then dropped again in very old mice. The key appears to be a special type of immune cell that helps keep cancer dormant and prevents it from spreading.
- Intermittent fasting triggers surprising changes in the brainon 31/05/2026 at 9:01 am
Losing weight may involve rewiring the gut and the brain at the same time. In a study of obese adults, an intermittent fasting-style diet led to significant weight loss, healthier metabolic markers, and notable shifts in gut bacteria. Brain scans also revealed changes in regions tied to appetite, cravings, and self-control. The results suggest the gut microbiome and brain may work together to influence weight-loss success.
- Omega-3 fish oil shows promise against type 2 diabeteson 31/05/2026 at 5:15 am
A new study suggests fish oil may help reduce insulin resistance even in people who aren't obese. In diabetic rats, omega-3 supplementation improved blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and inflammation by shifting immune cells into a more anti-inflammatory mode.
- Contraception For Teens: Let's Talk About Iton 30/05/2026 at 11:05 am
SATURDAY, May 30, 2026 — Contraception is not just about preventing an unwanted pregnancy. Experts say it’s also an important part of adolescent health care, helping regulate menstrual cycles, manage painful symptoms, and treat some...
- Repairing DNA damage: Scientists discover a surprising new benefit of melatoninon 30/05/2026 at 9:11 am
A new study suggests melatonin supplements may help night shift workers boost their body's DNA repair processes, potentially offsetting some of the damage linked to working overnight. The findings are early but raise the possibility of a simple strategy to help reduce long-term health risks associated with night shift work.
- This tomato-soy juice reduced inflammation in just four weekson 30/05/2026 at 5:53 am
A specially formulated tomato-soy juice packed with natural plant compounds may help calm inflammation linked to obesity, according to a new clinical study. Healthy adults with obesity who drank the juice daily for four weeks saw significant reductions in several key inflammatory proteins in their blood, while a control tomato juice did not produce the same effect.
- Caffeine reversed memory problems caused by sleep deprivationon 30/05/2026 at 5:27 am
Scientists discovered that sleep deprivation damages a key brain circuit responsible for social memory, making it harder to recognize familiar individuals. In laboratory studies, caffeine restored communication between neurons in this pathway and reversed the memory deficits caused by lost sleep. The effect was remarkably targeted, helping the impaired circuit recover without overstimulating normal brain function.
- Kenyan Court Blocks Trump's Plan To Quarantine Ebola Patientson 29/05/2026 at 4:05 pm
FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 — A Kenyan court has reportedly shut down a plan set in motion by the Trump administration to quarantine Ebola-exposed Americans in Kenya. A response to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the plan was...
- Protein traffic jams may explain aging, memory loss, and Alzheimer’son 29/05/2026 at 2:17 pm
Scientists at Stanford may have uncovered a hidden reason our brains decline with age. Studying the ultra-short-lived turquoise killifish, researchers discovered that the cellular machinery responsible for building proteins begins to jam and malfunction over time. Tiny structures called ribosomes start colliding and stalling while reading genetic instructions, triggering a chain reaction that leads to faulty proteins and harmful clumps linked to diseases like Alzheimer’s.
- Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mixon 29/05/2026 at 1:42 pm
Using cannabis edibles and alcohol together may make drivers far more impaired than either substance alone, according to new research from Johns Hopkins. Even more concerning, common field sobriety tests often failed to detect the cannabis-related impairment.
- Advanced Therapies Workforce Survey – NHS Walesby Fiona Fiorentino on 29/05/2026 at 1:38 pm
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is inviting healthcare professionals across NHS Wales to take part in a short Advanced Therapies Workforce Survey. The survey aims to establish a baseline understanding of the workforce involved… The post Advanced Therapies Workforce Survey – NHS Wales appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- Mental Health Disorders Now No. 1 Cause of Disability Worldwideon 29/05/2026 at 1:05 pm
FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 — Mental health disorders are now the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to a major new study. Researchers found nearly 1.2 billion people were living with a mental health disorder in 2023 — almost...
- Metabolic Biomarker Distinguishes Latent from Active Tuberculosis and Tracks Treatment Responseon 29/05/2026 at 12:36 pm
New findings identify an immune "energy signature" that distinguishes latent from active TB and may signal treatment response.
- Next-Generation Hematology Platform Streamlines High-Complexity Lab Workflowson 29/05/2026 at 11:45 am
Sysmex America has introduced the next generation XR-Series, centered on the XR-10 Automated Hematology Module for high-complexity laboratories.
- A silent kidney crisis is spreading far faster than experts expectedon 29/05/2026 at 11:10 am
A sweeping global study found that chronic kidney disease now affects nearly 800 million people and has become one of the world's leading causes of death. Often silent in its early stages, the condition is also a major contributor to heart disease and may be even more common than current estimates suggest.
- DHSC Health Bill: Fact Sheetsby Fiona Fiorentino on 29/05/2026 at 10:59 am
The Department for Health and Social Care has published a series of Fact Sheets relating to the Health Bill. These fact sheets provide an overview of key aspects of the Health Bill. It includes a… The post DHSC Health Bill: Fact Sheets appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- AI-Powered Atlas Maps Immune Structures Linked to Cancer Outcomeson 29/05/2026 at 10:36 am
An AI approach builds a pan-cancer TLS atlas and delivers a score that improves prognostic and treatment-response stratification.
- Blood Eosinophil Count May Predict Cancer Immunotherapy Response and Toxicityon 29/05/2026 at 10:07 am
New findings identify peripheral eosinophil counts as biomarkers to predict ICI benefit and flag immune-related toxicity.
- Study: LA Canine Outbreak Caused By Low Vaccination Rates, Crowded Boardingon 29/05/2026 at 10:05 am
FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 — Critical gaps in vaccination and infection control led to a leptospirosis outbreak that sickened more than 200 Los Angeles County dogs in 2021, according to a new study. The outbreak occurred at doggie daycares, where...
- Ocrelizumab Effective In Slowing Progressive MS, Trial Showson 29/05/2026 at 10:05 am
FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 — An already-approved MS drug can significantly slow progression in people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), according to a new study. Patients treated with an IV infusion of ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) were...
- Metabolic Biomarker Distinguishes Latent from Active Tuberculosis and Tracks Treatment Responseon 29/05/2026 at 8:27 am
New findings identify an immune "energy signature" that distinguishes latent from active TB and may signal treatment response.
- Blood Eosinophil Count May Predict Cancer Immunotherapy Response and Toxicityon 29/05/2026 at 6:03 am
New findings identify peripheral eosinophil counts as biomarkers to predict ICI benefit and flag immune-related toxicity.
- Vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies linked to chronic fatigueon 29/05/2026 at 3:23 am
Feeling constantly drained might not just be about poor sleep or working too hard. Researchers in Japan found that low levels of key vitamins — especially vitamin B12 and folate — may quietly contribute to fatigue and lack of motivation, even in otherwise healthy people.
- Human organoids reveal how to reverse “irreversible” nerve damageon 29/05/2026 at 2:55 am
Cambridge researchers created miniature brain-and-spinal-cord systems in the lab that can send signals and even trigger tiny muscle contractions. They discovered that human neurons gradually lose their ability to regrow after damage during development — but that ability can potentially be switched back on. The team identified a gene network controlling this process and found that an existing hormone drug dramatically boosted nerve fiber regrowth.
- CBD may slow Alzheimer’s by calming the brain’s immune systemon 29/05/2026 at 1:35 am
CBD may be doing far more than just easing pain or anxiety — new research suggests it could help fight Alzheimer’s disease by calming the brain’s runaway immune response. In experiments using Alzheimer’s mice, scientists found that inhaled CBD reduced key drivers of neuroinflammation, a damaging process increasingly linked to memory loss and brain degeneration.
- Gut Microbiome Signatures Help Identify Risk of IBD Progressionon 28/05/2026 at 2:11 pm
New findings show gut microbiome cluster types are linked to IBD severity and progression risk, enabling improved stratification.
- Lung Cancer Study Reveals Cellular Program Behind Therapy Resistanceon 28/05/2026 at 1:55 pm
New findings reveal that lung cancer cells can become harder to treat by reactivating an early development process.
- Mailed Screening Kits Help Reduce Colorectal Cancer Screening Gapson 28/05/2026 at 1:39 pm
New data show mailed FIT boosts colorectal cancer screening across racial groups, but colonoscopy follow-up gaps persist.
- Algorithm Panel Aids Liver Fibrosis Assessment and Liver Cancer Surveillanceon 28/05/2026 at 1:15 pm
A new algorithm-driven liver panel enables earlier noninvasive fibrosis risk stratification and HCC assessment from routine labs.
- Urine-Based Test Shows Promise for Autism Screening in Childrenon 28/05/2026 at 12:59 pm
A new urine test measuring 17 gut microbe-derived metabolites distinguished children with autism with high accuracy.
- Forget LASIK: Safer, cheaper vision correction without lasers or surgeryon 28/05/2026 at 12:17 pm
Researchers are developing a futuristic alternative to LASIK that reshapes the eye without lasers or incisions. Using mild electrical pulses and platinum contact lenses, they temporarily soften the cornea so it can be molded into a new shape. Early tests on rabbit eyes successfully corrected nearsightedness in about a minute while preserving the eye’s structure.
- A 100-year-old piano mystery has finally been solvedon 28/05/2026 at 11:51 am
For more than a century, pianists and music teachers have argued over whether a performer’s touch can actually change the tone color of a piano note — and now scientists say the answer is yes. Using a cutting-edge sensor system that tracked piano key movements at 1,000 frames per second, researchers discovered that elite pianists subtly manipulate keys in ways that listeners can genuinely hear, even if they’ve never played piano before.
- Researchers block key protein that helps Parkinson’s spread through the brainon 28/05/2026 at 7:12 am
A newly identified protein called GPNMB may play a major role in helping Parkinson’s disease spread through the brain. Researchers discovered that immune cells release the protein in response to damaged neurons, creating a vicious cycle that speeds up brain cell degeneration. In early experiments, antibodies that blocked GPNMB stopped the toxic process from spreading between cells.
- Scientists thought brain inflammation was driving long COVID but the scans told a different storyon 28/05/2026 at 5:44 am
A new brain imaging study has found no evidence of widespread brain inflammation in patients suffering from prolonged symptoms after COVID-19 infection. Instead, the most severe long COVID symptoms were associated with increased brain activity in regions involved in mood and emotion.
- New depression treatment targets the immune system instead of the brainon 28/05/2026 at 4:42 am
A surprising new approach to depression treatment is showing early promise — not by targeting brain chemicals, but by calming the immune system. In a small clinical trial, researchers found that an anti-inflammatory drug normally used for rheumatoid arthritis appeared to ease symptoms in people with hard-to-treat depression, while also reducing fatigue and anxiety and improving quality of life.
- Scientists discover hidden gut-brain circuit that triggers protein cravingson 28/05/2026 at 4:35 am
When the body runs low on protein, the gut sends powerful signals to the brain that reshape cravings and push animals to seek essential amino acids instead of sugar. Researchers say this newly discovered gut-brain network could transform our understanding of appetite, nutrition, and obesity.
- New drug could finally stop deadly fatty liver diseaseon 27/05/2026 at 12:49 pm
Scientists at UC San Diego have unveiled a potentially game-changing treatment for MASH, a severe fatty liver disease affecting millions worldwide. The experimental drug, ION224, blocks a liver enzyme that drives fat buildup and inflammation, two key forces behind liver damage. In clinical trials, patients showed striking improvements in liver health, even without losing weight.
- Popular anti-aging drug combo caused severe brain damage in miceon 27/05/2026 at 12:23 pm
A drug combo widely explored for anti-aging may actually damage the brain, according to new mouse research showing severe loss of myelin and changes linked to “chemo brain.” Surprisingly, the damaged cells resembled those seen in multiple sclerosis, giving scientists a new lead in understanding—and potentially repairing—the disease.
- New laser heat treatment could stop blindness before it startson 27/05/2026 at 11:43 am
A new experimental treatment could finally offer hope for millions of people with dry age-related macular degeneration — one of the leading causes of blindness in older adults. Researchers at Aalto University discovered a way to gently heat tissue at the back of the eye using near-infrared light, triggering the cells’ natural “cleanup and repair” systems before major damage occurs.
- Tumor Genome Marker May Predict Treatment Benefit in Pediatric Cancerson 27/05/2026 at 11:11 am
A measure of tumor chromosome abnormalities predicts benefit from irinotecan plus a PARP inhibitor in relapsed pediatric cancers.
- Scientists say guava juice could make iron supplements work betteron 27/05/2026 at 7:09 am
Researchers found that drinking guava juice may significantly improve anemia by helping the body absorb iron more efficiently. In a review of 17 studies, women and teenage girls who consumed guava juice — especially with iron supplements — experienced noticeable increases in hemoglobin levels. Since guava contains far more vitamin C than oranges, scientists believe it could become a simple, affordable nutrition tool in regions where anemia is widespread.
- Scientists are raising new questions about vitamin B12 and canceron 27/05/2026 at 4:52 am
Vitamin B12 has long been seen as a health hero, helping the body make red blood cells, repair DNA, and keep nerves functioning properly. But scientists are discovering that the story may be more complicated than simply “more is better.” While too little B12 can damage DNA and raise cancer risk, some studies suggest that extremely high levels — especially from long-term high-dose supplements — may also be linked to certain cancers or poorer outcomes in cancer patients.
- Scientists create supercharged vitamin K that helps the brain heal itselfon 27/05/2026 at 4:02 am
Scientists in Japan have created powerful new vitamin K-based compounds that may help the brain regenerate lost neurons — a breakthrough that could one day change how diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are treated. By combining vitamin K with components related to vitamin A, the researchers developed compounds that were about three times more effective at turning neural stem cells into neurons than natural vitamin K alone.
- Scientists say they’ve reversed brain aging with a simple nasal sprayon 26/05/2026 at 1:39 pm
Researchers at Texas A&M have developed a nasal spray that appears to reverse brain aging by calming inflammation and restoring the brain’s energy systems. After just two doses, memory and cognitive function improved for months, raising hopes for future treatments targeting dementia and brain fog.
- AI Tool Extracts Immune Signals from Biopsy to Inform Myeloma Therapyon 26/05/2026 at 12:08 pm
An AI approach that analyzes bone marrow slides could help guide treatment and transplant decisions in myeloma.
- FDA-Cleared Gastrointestinal Panel Detects 24 Pathogen Targetson 26/05/2026 at 12:03 pm
Diasorin has received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for the LIAISON PLEX Gastrointestinal Flex Assay that detects 24 gastrointestinal pathogen targets.
- Lysosomal Gene Defect Linked to Severe Childhood Brain Disorderson 26/05/2026 at 9:49 am
A new study shows how inherited genetic changes could be responsible for severe pediatric neurological disease.
- USC scientists discover a hidden Alzheimer’s trigger and a possible way to shut it downon 26/05/2026 at 4:56 am
USC researchers have identified potential new drug compounds that may reduce the brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease, especially in people with the high-risk APOE4 gene. The compounds target cPLA2, an enzyme that seems to fuel harmful inflammation while also being important for normal brain activity.
- Scientists discover why Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss eventually plateauson 25/05/2026 at 1:39 pm
New NIH research reveals that semaglutide sparks different responses inside appetite-controlling brain cells, offering fresh insight into why GLP-1 weight-loss drugs don’t work the same for everyone. Scientists also found a possible way to extend the drugs’ effects, potentially helping patients push past weight-loss plateaus.
- Common heart drug taken by millions found useless — and possibly dangerouson 25/05/2026 at 12:36 pm
A massive international study could upend 40 years of heart attack treatment. Researchers found that beta blockers—routinely prescribed after uncomplicated heart attacks—offered no real benefit for patients whose heart function remained normal, despite being given to millions worldwide. Even more surprising, women taking the drugs faced a higher risk of death, repeat heart attack, or hospitalization for heart failure compared to women who didn’t receive them.
- Scientists discover why some DNA-doubled cells refuse to dieon 25/05/2026 at 10:03 am
Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how cells behave when division goes wrong. Sometimes a cell successfully copies its DNA but fails to split into two, leaving it with double the genetic material — a mistake linked to aging, cancer, and other major diseases. Researchers discovered that not all of these failures are equal.
- Beet juice lowers blood pressure in older adults in just 2 weekson 25/05/2026 at 5:01 am
Drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice may do more than support heart health — it could actually reshape the bacteria living in the mouth in ways that help lower blood pressure in older adults. In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that older people who drank concentrated beetroot juice twice daily for two weeks experienced noticeable blood pressure reductions, while younger adults did not.
- Scientists supercharge natural killer cells to fight aggressive cancerson 25/05/2026 at 3:03 am
Scientists at McGill University have found a way to supercharge the immune system’s natural killer (NK) cells, helping them break through the defenses tumors use to stay alive. By temporarily blocking two proteins, researchers turned these cells into far more effective cancer fighters against difficult cancers like leukemia, glioblastoma, kidney cancer, and triple-negative breast cancer.
- Scientists discover hidden liver switch that cuts harmful cholesterolon 25/05/2026 at 2:52 am
Scientists at UT Southwestern have uncovered a surprising new “master switch” that helps control how much cholesterol the liver sends into the bloodstream. The newly identified protein, HELZ2, works by shutting down the genetic instructions needed to produce apoB — a key building block of the cholesterol-carrying particles linked to clogged arteries and heart disease.
- Surprising research reveals why you shouldn't add bananas to your smoothieson 24/05/2026 at 12:48 pm
Researchers found that adding bananas to berry smoothies can dramatically reduce the body’s ability to absorb healthy flavanols. The surprising discovery shows that even simple food combinations can change how much nutrition your body actually gets.
- Scientists say house cats could help unlock new cancer treatments for humanson 24/05/2026 at 12:35 pm
Scientists have cracked open the “black box” of feline cancer in a landmark study that genetically analyzed nearly 500 cat tumors from around the world. The research uncovered striking similarities between cancers in cats, dogs, and humans — including shared cancer-driving genes tied to aggressive breast cancers.
- Scientists “recharge” damaged nerves to ease chronic painon 24/05/2026 at 11:51 am
For millions battling chronic nerve pain, even the softest touch can feel agonizing — but scientists may have uncovered a radically new way to stop it at the source. Researchers at Duke University found that damaged nerves can be revived by supplying them with healthy mitochondria, the tiny energy producers inside cells.
- AI scans 400,000 Reddit posts and finds hidden Ozempic side effectson 24/05/2026 at 11:30 am
By analyzing over 400,000 Reddit posts, researchers discovered that users of popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs frequently discussed unexpected symptoms like menstrual irregularities, chills, and hot flashes. The findings suggest AI could turn social media into a powerful early-warning system for spotting side effects that clinical trials may miss.
- Scientists discover hidden driver of aging — Simple supplement reversed brain declineon 24/05/2026 at 5:40 am
A newly identified brain protein may play a major role in how the body ages. Researchers discovered that declining levels of Menin in the hypothalamus triggered inflammation, memory problems, bone loss, and other aging-related changes in mice. Restoring Menin reversed several of these effects, while a simple amino acid supplement called D-serine boosted cognition. The discovery opens a surprising new path for fighting age-related decline.
- New AMR Assay Supports Rapid Infection Control Screening in Hospitalson 22/05/2026 at 9:49 am
Seegene has launched the Allplex MDRO Assay, a new antimicrobial resistance (AMR) testing product for the European market.
- Immune Enzyme Linked to Treatment-Resistant Inflammatory Bowel Diseaseon 22/05/2026 at 9:04 am
Researcher identify an immune-related enzyme linked to treatment resistance and intestinal inflammation.
- Higher Ferritin Threshold May Improve Iron Deficiency Detection in Childrenon 22/05/2026 at 12:58 am
A new study shows that applying a higher ferritin threshold could identify iron deficiency in children earlier.
- AI-Enabled Assistant Unifies Molecular Workflow Planning and Supporton 21/05/2026 at 3:24 pm
A new AI-enabled platform unifies experiment planning, product selection, ordering, and support to speed lab workflows.
- Dr Joy Tweed appointed Vice-Chair of the AHCSby Fiona Fiorentino on 21/05/2026 at 1:31 pm
Dr Joy Tweed has been appointed Vice-Chair of the AHCS. Joy has been a director of AHCS since 2022, previous to which she was a director at RCCP. She has had a longstanding interest in… The post Dr Joy Tweed appointed Vice-Chair of the AHCS appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- Simple Blood Test Could Replace Biopsies for Lung Transplant Rejection Monitoringon 20/05/2026 at 1:43 pm
A blood test analyzing T cell–derived small extracellular vesicles can detect acute lung transplant rejection.
- FDA Warns Consumers Not To Use Expired Amazon Basic Care Levonorgestrel 1.5 mgon 15/05/2026 at 9:37 am
Audience: Consumer May 15, 2026 -- As is standard practice, the FDA is notifying consumers not to use expired Amazon Basic Care Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg. The FDA is aware several lots of this product were delivered to purchasers past the labeled...
- AI-Powered Multi-Functional Analyzer Wins German Innovation Awardon 15/05/2026 at 7:03 am
Ozelle’s EHBT-50 Mini Lab Multi-Functional Analyzer received the Gold Award at the German Innovation Award.
- Demystifying Surgical Robots – AHCS and WCSIM Webinar | 12:00 -14:00 17th June 2026by Fiona Fiorentino on 13/05/2026 at 1:26 pm
The Academy of Healthcare Science and the Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers are delighted to announce our latest webinar, Demystifying Surgical Robots. Date: Wednesday,17th June 2026 Time: 12:00 – 14:00 Surgical Robotics is… The post Demystifying Surgical Robots – AHCS and WCSIM Webinar | 12:00 -14:00 17th June 2026 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- Sun Pharma Initiates Voluntary Nationwide Recall of DOXOrubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection 50mg/25 mL Due To Potential Presence of Glass Particleson 13/05/2026 at 11:31 am
Audience: Health Care Professional MUMBAI, INDIA and PRINCETON, NJ - May 13, 2026 – Sun Pharma is voluntarily recalling within the U.S. to the hospital/user level, one batch of DOXOrubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection 50mg/25 mL, Lot #...
- Pharmacal Issues Nationwide Recall of MG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream Due to Microbial Contaminationon 12/05/2026 at 8:25 am
Audience: Consumer May 12, 2026 -- Pharmacal is recalling one lot of MG217 Multi-symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream, 6oz tube to the consumer level. The product has been found to be contaminated with Staphylococcus...
- FDA Alerts Health Care Providers and Patients about Increased Risk of New Blood Cancers with Tazverik (tazemetostat) Use; Sponsor to Voluntarily Withdraw Product from Marketon 11/05/2026 at 6:00 pm
Audience: Health Care Providers, Patients The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting patients and health care providers about the voluntary withdrawal of Tazverik (tazemetostat) tablets from the market due to an increased rate of...
- Stem Cell Biomarkers May Guide Precision Treatment in Acute Myeloid Leukemiaon 11/05/2026 at 9:56 am
New data identify AML LSC subtypes that drive venetoclax resistance, enabling biomarker-guided combination treatments.
- XD Investments LLC Recalls Better Weather Fix Elixir Products Due to Undeclared Mitragynine and Mitragynine Pseuoindoxylon 11/05/2026 at 8:48 am
Audience: Consumer May 11, 2026 -- XD Investments LLC of Houston, TX, is voluntarily recalling approximately 448 Boxes of Better Weather Fix Elixir products, including all flavors and variations, because FDA analysis found the products to contain...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
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