Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-192A Hidden Inflammation Pathway Could Reframe HypertensionNew research points to inflammation-resolution pathways as a third driver of hypertension. An experimental FPR-targeting drug, compound 17b, reduced organ fibrosis and modestly lowered blood pressure in mice.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-182Fructose from Senescent Cells Fuels Ovarian Cancer SpreadNew research shows fructose released by chemotherapy-induced senescent ovarian cancer cells may reduce membrane cholesterol and promote tumor cell detachment and spread in preclinical models, pointing to senolytic and metabolic treatment ideas.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-172Scientists Pinpoint SET Protein as Glioblastoma WeaknessOhio State researchers identify SET protein as a critical blocker of PP2A in glioblastoma. Preclinical work suggests targeting SET could make tumors more sensitive to radiation and chemotherapy.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-172A Memory Hub Shrinks in Depression, New Study ShowsNew imaging of over 2,000 adults links reduced volume in a specific hippocampal subregion, CA23DG, to histories of depression. The finding highlights possible memory-related mechanisms distinct from Alzheimer’s markers and calls for longitudinal study.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-162Thigh Length as an Unconventional Diabetes Warning SignA Danish research team developed MEDWACS, a free online screening tool that uses thigh length plus six other simple measurements to estimate prediabetes and undiagnosed type 2 diabetes risk without blood tests.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-152Explosive Moves Might Protect Bones Better Than WalkingA review of 24 clinical trials finds that high-intensity, explosive activities with sudden turns trigger stronger early bone formation signals than walking or moderate exercise, with implications for osteoporosis prevention.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-152Skipping Three Midlife Risks Adds Nearly 13 Dementia-Free YearsA long-term study finds people without midlife hypertension, diabetes, or smoking history lived nearly 13 years longer free of dementia, highlighting prevention and health disparities.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-152When Weeks Without Meat and Dairy Change Your GenesA study of Greek Orthodox fasting shows that plant-based intervals of weeks alter gene expression, hormones like FGF21, and may nudge white fat toward more active, brown-like behaviour—effects shaped by genetic variation.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-142Widespread GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Breast Cancer RiskA large Penn Medicine study finds women on GLP-1 medications had about 30 percent lower odds of a breast cancer diagnosis. The observational result calls for randomized trials to test causation and explore mechanisms.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-142Candida auris Hides in Hair Follicles, Evades ImmunityUCSF researchers found that Candida auris persists on skin by hiding in hair follicles and triggering interferon gamma, which suppresses antifungal IL-17 responses. This insight suggests new ways to prevent dangerous colonization.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-142Eat More, Weigh Less: The Low-Fat Vegan Energy EdgeA 16-week randomized trial found that a low-fat vegan diet lowered dietary energy density by about 30 percent, enabling weight loss without reducing food weight. Practical insights for clinicians and the public.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-143How Fecal Transplants Rewrote the Peanut Allergy PlaybookA phase 1 trial at Boston Children's Hospital tested fecal microbiota transplants in 15 adults with peanut allergy. Some participants saw marked, durable increases in tolerance, and mouse experiments suggest specific Bacteroides species may drive protection.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-142How Gardens and Parks Quietly Reduce Type 2 Diabetes RiskNew analysis of UK Biobank data links proximity to private gardens and multiple neighborhood parks with a modestly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, highlighting urban planning as a public health tool.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-132Daily Tadalafil Linked to Higher Glaucoma Risk, Study FindsA large observational study links long-term daily tadalafil use to modestly higher risks of glaucoma and ocular hypertension, prompting calls for baseline eye exams and regular monitoring for men on chronic therapy.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-13210-Second Treatment Halts Tooth Decay in Young KidsA large U.S. clinical trial shows a 10-second application of silver diamine fluoride can arrest many cavities in young children, offering a quick, noninvasive option with public health implications.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-132How Sitting Up Changes Mood and Smarter Risk ChoicesA McGill study found that subtle changes in tablet and desk setup that encourage upright posture were linked to higher pride and more effective risk-taking in a decision task.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-122Dexamethasone Eye Drops Cut Treatment Need for ROP BabiesA Swedish randomized trial suggests dexamethasone eye drops may halve the risk that retinopathy of prematurity advances to invasive treatment. Early results are promising but need larger trials and long-term follow-up.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-112Oxytocin Neurons in Thalamus Link Social Behavior and FearNew research finds oxytocin receptor neurons in the paraventricular thalamus influence social approach and fear extinction in mice, with exploratory human data hinting at links to autism and anxiety.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-112Why Dog Exposure May Protect Infants' Respiratory HealthA Finnish study links dog-associated microbes in household dust to fewer respiratory infections in infants' first year, suggesting early pet exposure may shape immune development and future asthma risk.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-113Patchy Amyloid Clearance Sheds Light on Alzheimer’sAn autopsy from one treated patient shows patchy amyloid removal across the brain, linking local plaque clearance to reduced tau and less neurodegeneration, with implications for timing and targeting of Alzheimer’s therapies.
