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Study suggests shingles vaccine may help lower Alzheimer’s and dementia risk

A large observational electronic health record study found that older adults receiving the recombinant zoster vaccine showed substantially lower rates of diagnosed dementia compared with matched unvaccinated individuals. The association persisted after multiple sensitivity analyses, although causality remains unproven and longer follow-up is required given the long latency of dementia.

10 Feb 2026

Large language models excel in tests yet struggle to guide real patient decisions

A randomized study of 1,298 UK adults found that while large language models perform well on medical tasks alone, they do not improve and can worsen decision-making when used by the public. Failures stem from human–AI interaction issues, showing that benchmark accuracy does not predict safe or effective real-world medical support.

10 Feb 2026

University of Missouri launches first on-campus radiopharmaceutical clinical trial

In a major leap for cancer care at the University of Missouri, the School of Medicine and MU Health Care have launched their first clinical trial using a leading-edge therapy manufactured on campus at the university's research reactor.

10 Feb 2026

'Partial reprogramming' of engram neurons restores memory performance in mice

Age-related memory decline and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's are often thought of as irreversible.

10 Feb 2026

New guidance for the diagnosis and management of inherited hyperbilirubinemia

Inherited hyperbilirubinemia, encompassing Gilbert syndrome, Crigler-Najjar syndrome, Dubin-Johnson syndrome, and Rotor syndrome, represents a spectrum of disorders rooted in genetic defects affecting bilirubin metabolism and transport.

10 Feb 2026

Stiff red blood cells drive sickle cell disease severity

A new breakthrough study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities could explain why patients with the same genetic sickle cell mutation experience different levels of pain, organ damage and response to treatment.

10 Feb 2026

New AI model eliminates false positives in food testing

Researchers have significantly enhanced an artificial intelligence tool used to rapidly detect bacterial contamination in food by eliminating misclassifications of food debris that looks like bacteria.

10 Feb 2026

Study reveals how inherited genetic abnormalities raise Barrett’s esophagus risk

Case Western Reserve University researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition that dramatically increases the risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma, one of the fastest-spreading and deadliest forms of cancer.

10 Feb 2026

Dual targeting strategy suppresses pancreatic cancer cell growth

A new research paper was published in Volume 13 of Oncoscience on January 28, 2026, titled "Dual targeting of oncogenic microtubules and mitochondria in PDAC."

10 Feb 2026

First wearable device measures human flatulence

Scientists at the University of Maryland have created Smart Underwear, the first wearable device designed to measure human flatulence.

10 Feb 2026

MHC class II marks stronger immune response and longer survival in ovarian cancer

A new study sheds light on why some patients with the most aggressive form of ovarian cancer respond better to treatment than others.

10 Feb 2026

Parents report safety risks with children’s at-home medical devices

Parents of children with medical complexity report that they rely on various medical devices for essential care of their kids at home, yet the processes of obtaining and using these devices are inadequate and often pose safety risks, according to a study from Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

10 Feb 2026

Parvovirus infection disrupts nucleolar structure and cellular balance

Research at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) reveals that autonomous parvoviruses, such as canine parvovirus, are highly capable of affecting the internal balance of the nucleolus.

10 Feb 2026

Bedfont® Scientific Limited partners with Rymindr to deliver vital classroom supplies

Bedfont® Scientific Limited, a world leader in breath analysis, with nearly 50 years of expertise in the medical device industry, has teamed up with Rymindr, a social-tech company, to deliver vital classroom supplies. Rymindr is an app that lets users track important dates and access rewards.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 10 Feb 2026

Engineered wax moths offer ethical alternative to rodents used in research

A scientific breakthrough not only promises faster testing for antimicrobial resistance, but also an ethical solution to the controversial issue of using rodents in research.

10 Feb 2026

Novel computational framework developed for real-time, personalized heart rate variability monitoring

Real-time and early detection of minute changes in the functioning of the cardiovascular system is crucial for managing critically ill patients, such as newborns and older adults, and can significantly affect their outcomes.

10 Feb 2026

Three PBMs dominate retail prescriptions in Medicare Part D and Medicaid markets

Just three pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) dominate retail prescriptions in Medicare Part D and Medicaid managed care across much of the country, with markets in in nearly every state considered highly concentrated for at least one program, according to a new study from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics.

10 Feb 2026

Microbial generalists form planet-wide networks across ecosystems

In a new study published in Cell, scientists in the Bork Group at EMBL Heidelberg reveal that microbes living in similar habitats are more alike than those simply inhabiting the same geographical region.

10 Feb 2026

New at-home tests accurately detect deadly pet parvoviruses

Pet owners want quick answers when their beloved cat or dog is sick. And if these furry friends are experiencing digestive distress, lethargy and fever, it's important to rapidly rule out serious illnesses like feline panleukopenia (also called feline parvovirus) and canine parvovirus.

10 Feb 2026

Choroid plexus enlargement in Long COVID signals cognitive risk

The increased size of, and lesser blood supply to, a key brain structure in patients with Long COVID tracks with known blood markers of Alzheimer's disease and greater levels of dementia, a new study finds.

10 Feb 2026

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Study suggests shingles vaccine may help lower Alzheimer’s and dementia risk

Large language models excel in tests yet struggle to guide real patient decisions

University of Missouri launches first on-campus radiopharmaceutical clinical trial

'Partial reprogramming' of engram neurons restores memory performance in mice

New guidance for the diagnosis and management of inherited hyperbilirubinemia

Stiff red blood cells drive sickle cell disease severity

New AI model eliminates false positives in food testing

Study reveals how inherited genetic abnormalities raise Barrett’s esophagus risk

Dual targeting strategy suppresses pancreatic cancer cell growth

First wearable device measures human flatulence

MHC class II marks stronger immune response and longer survival in ovarian cancer

Parents report safety risks with children’s at-home medical devices

Parvovirus infection disrupts nucleolar structure and cellular balance

Bedfont® Scientific Limited partners with Rymindr to deliver vital classroom supplies

Engineered wax moths offer ethical alternative to rodents used in research

Novel computational framework developed for real-time, personalized heart rate variability monitoring

Three PBMs dominate retail prescriptions in Medicare Part D and Medicaid markets

Microbial generalists form planet-wide networks across ecosystems

New at-home tests accurately detect deadly pet parvoviruses

Choroid plexus enlargement in Long COVID signals cognitive risk

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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