How loss of tumor suppressor drives ER+ breast cancer to metastasize to the bone
A Baylor College of Medicine-led team has uncovered how loss of tumor suppressor neurofibromin (NF1) in estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast…
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Autistic adults show more dopamine receptors, brain-imaging study finds
How does autism manifest in the brain? Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital investigated this…
Preoperative chemo and immunotherapy combo shrinks head, neck cancer tumors
Combining chemotherapy with immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer is associated with significantly greater reductions in tumor size…
Can we make blood transfusions safer by testing for proteins linked to strokes and Alzheimer's disease?
A review and opinion piece published in The Lancet and led by UCL (University College London) and UCLH researchers discusses…
Robotic assisted knee replacement gives same patient outcomes as surgeon-only procedure in clinical trial
Robotic assistance is increasingly used in knee replacement surgery worldwide: in 6% of procedures in the UK, compared with 16%…
The clean energy transition's missing metric: Human health
Earlier this year, the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia, convened representatives from 57…
Blood proteins may flag disability risk years before loss of independence
Japan has one of the world's fastest-aging populations, but maintaining independence into very old age remains a growing public health…
Lung cancer patient becomes tumor-free after treatment with selenite
A patient with advanced, treatment-resistant lung cancer became tumor-free after treatment with the selenium compound selenite. This is shown in…
Helping people connect with nature and the community reduces loneliness in Barcelona trial
Nature-based social prescribing can help reduce loneliness among adults living in socioeconomically vulnerable urban areas, according to a trial conducted…
In cancer clinical trials, federal and industry sponsors play complementary roles
A comparative study of the cancer clinical trial portfolios supported by federal funding versus industry funding reveals they have distinct,…
Medical device makers to soon face Facility audits; Test-Licence waiver on cards: DCGI
Speaking at CII’s MedTech Summit, the DCGI said, “Over the last two years, 30,000 product licences have been issued as…
3 minutes of sprinting does something 90 minutes of exercise does not
A few minutes of sprinting may reshape the bloodstream far more dramatically than a much longer moderate workout. Six 30-second…
This weight-loss hormone may protect the liver even without weight loss
A hormone already known for curbing appetite and supporting weight loss may have a surprising second job: protecting the liver…
AI may know how you’ll respond to a vaccine before you get it
AI may be able to predict how strongly someone will respond to a vaccine before they receive it. By analyzing…
Punjab moves to advanced NAT, CLIA testing to strengthen blood safety
Health minister Dr Balbir Singh said these technologies reduce the diagnostic window period and thereby minimise the residual risk of…
Health Minister J.P. Nadda to review H1N1 situation in Delhi today amid spike in swine flu cases
The meeting comes amid reports of a rise in swine flu cases in Delhi, with health concerns emerging against the…
‘Do not buy loose edible oil’: Maharashtra FDA flags adulteration, unsafe packaging
Mundhe said the FDA had issued a compliance order for the edible oil sector on Thursday, citing violations such as…
Medical devices industry needs to focus more on local value addition: Pharma Secy
The government is also open to suggestions from the industry to address issues faced by companies that had made investments…
New DOJ Guidance Could Give States Cover To Cut Disability Services
A new rule from the Justice Department upends a 25-year-old interpretation of federal disability law. Advocates fear it could result…
Watch: Mark Cuban Says You Can’t Fix Healthcare Until Every Price Is Known
With his online pharmacy, Mark Cuban changed how generic drugs are sold — and he has thoughts about how to…
How Louisiana’s New Surgeon General Wants To Transform Public Health
Evelyn Griffin is pushing for more emphasis on wellness and prevention. She has also aligned with the MAHA movement in…
Focal therapy for localized prostate cancer has divided physicians. Will new data change minds?
Urologic oncologists who treat prostate cancer are split over the benefits of focal therapy compared to traditional surgery or radiation.
A simple at-home test could cut colorectal cancer death risk by 43%
People who participated in colorectal cancer screening had a 43% lower risk of dying from the disease, according to long-term…
Germany logged 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer: govt data
Around 9,600 of those deaths were recorded in one week in late June when Germany baked in temperatures of over…
Congo set to receive 70,000 Ervebo vaccines to contain Ebola outbreak, WHO says
Last week Congo had requested a release of Ervebo vaccines from the global Ebola virus disease vaccine stockpile, managed by…
BHU secures 6 major research grants under ICMR scheme for high-impact biomedical innovation in Uttar Pradesh
The awarded projects address critical national health priorities, including early detection of gallbladder cancer, next-generation solutions for antimicrobial resistance (AMR),…
Rajasthan chief secretary directs officials to accelerate efforts to make state TB-free
The chief secretary also stressed maximum utilisation of X-ray machines for timely detection of TB and directed officials to scale…
Abbott to pay $670 million to settle some preterm infant formula cases
The settlement was agreed to by three law firms representing about 2,000 people with claims against Abbott, including one Illinois…
Scientists discover how gut bacteria “train” the intestine to fight inflammation
A compound made when gut bacteria break down dietary fiber may do more than briefly calm inflammation—it could leave a…
Responsiveness of epigenetic aging biomarkers to longevity interventions in humans
Nature Medicine, Published online: 21 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04562-9The responsiveness of 16 different epigenetic aging clocks to a broad array of…
Mental health
Doomscrolling Spiral: Why Bad News Feels Addictive
You open your phone to “just check what’s happening.” Ten minutes later, your chest feels tighter, your mood is darker, and your thumb is still scrolling…
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Delaying Sleep to “Steal Back” Time
You’re exhausted all day. You swear you’ll sleep early. Then night arrives and suddenly you’re scrolling, snacking, watching “one more episode,” or playing “one more round”…
Functional Freeze: You Look Fine, But Your Brain Won’t Start
You’re not lazy. You’re not “undisciplined.” You’re not broken. You’re just stuck in that strange state where you want to do the thing… but your brain…
Fitness & movement
Creatine Goes Mainstream: Why Women and Older Adults Are Using It, and How to Do It Safely
Creatine used to live in the “gym bro” corner of the internet. Now it is showing up everywhere because the conversation has changed. People are not only chasing…
Zone 2 Cardio for Fat Loss and Longevity: The “Easy” Workout That Changes Your Engine
Zone 2 cardio sounds almost too gentle to matter. You can breathe, you can talk, and you are not collapsing on the floor. That is exactly why it…
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Retinoid Purge vs Irritant Dermatitis: How to Tell If It’s Normal or You’re Damaging Your Skin
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Microneedling for Hair Regrowth: Real Evidence, Best Protocols, and Safety Red Flags
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Topical Finasteride vs Oral Finasteride: Effectiveness, Risk Trade-Offs, and Myths
Finasteride sits at the center of the hair-loss conversation because it targets the “why” behind pattern thinning, not just the symptoms. Oral…
