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AI algorithm proves more accurate than experts in glaucoma detection

While artificial intelligence (AI)-powered screening has been validated for diabetic retinopathy, applying the technology to glaucoma has proved more challenging because glaucoma is not one disease. A glaucoma diagnosis is based on a constellation of symptoms, diagnostic tests, and longitudinal data.

22 Oct 2025

Report maps vaccination's comprehensive benefits for health and economy

A new Gerontological Society of America report, "Concentric Value of Vaccination: Intersecting Health, Economic, and Societal Benefits," provides evidence on the advantages of immunization for individual and population health, economic outcomes, and societal well-being.

22 Oct 2025

Using placental growth factor to predict preeclampsia risk in pregnant women with sickle cell disease

In pregnant women with sickle cell disease, the risk of developing early-onset preeclampsia can be determined by measuring levels of a protein associated with placental function and development.

21 Oct 2025

Study highlights the need for nationwide menopause education program in the UK

More than three-quarters of women feel that they are not well-informed enough about menopause, according to a new study led by UCL researchers, highlighting the need for a nationwide menopause education programme.

21 Oct 2025

Corneas from diabetic donors perform well in vision restoring surgeries

Many eye banks won't accept corneas from donors with diabetes, concerned they might be harder to prepare for transplant surgery or are more likely to fail.

21 Oct 2025

Neighborhood environments can influence a child's risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes (T2D), once considered an adult-onset disease, is increasing at alarming rates in children and adolescents. Before the mid-1990s, just 1% to 2% of youth with diabetes had T2D.

21 Oct 2025

US funding cuts threaten decades of progress in pediatric tuberculosis

A new study projects that US funding cuts to global health aid will have a catastrophic effect on pediatric TB, with children in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia likely to experience a significant spike in preventable cases and deaths over the next decade-even by the most conservative estimates-unless funding is restored.

21 Oct 2025

Earlier menopause and reduced cardiac function may negatively affect brain health

Women face a higher risk of developing both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease than men. Cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased likelihood of Alzheimer's disease, especially among women.

21 Oct 2025

Laboratory innovations and expert knowledge at analytica 2026

analytica 2026 will highlight advancements in digital, automated, and sustainable laboratories, featuring 720 exhibitors and a comprehensive conference program.

From Messe München GmbH 21 Oct 2025

Study offers a nuanced understanding of how bedroom ventilation affects sleep health

Good sleep is key to good health, overall well-being, and optimal cognitive function. Disturbed sleep or lack of sleep can lead to various health issues such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and other morbidity, including Alzheimer's disease and obesity.

21 Oct 2025

BMAC treatment accelerates healing for ACL, MCL, and meniscus tears

Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) is a common treatment for joint injuries.

21 Oct 2025

Blood proteins reveal MS immune system attack starts years before symptoms

By the time patients start seeking care for multiple sclerosis (MS), the disease has already been damaging their brains for years. But until recently, scientists didn't understand which brain cells were being targeted or when the injury began.

21 Oct 2025

Researchers link postmenopausal status to increased dry eye risk

Many symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, are commonly associated with the menopause transition. One of the lesser-known symptoms that worsens in midlife is dry eyes. A new study suggests that postmenopausal women exhibit a higher prevalence of dry eye disease than perimenopausal women.

21 Oct 2025

Study reveals differing prescribing patterns for menopause therapy

Not all healthcare professionals receive the same type of formal education. That may help explain the results of a new study which suggests that provider type and specialty greatly affect whether a woman receives prescription medication treatment for menopause-related care and, if so, what kind of treatment she receives.

21 Oct 2025

Food allergy diagnoses plummet after guideline implementation

Peanuts represent one of the most common causes of immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated, or anaphylactic, food allergies in children, yet a landmark study found that early introduction of peanut to infants may lower their risk of developing this allergy.

21 Oct 2025

New chip restores reading ability for macular degeneration patients

A tiny wireless chip implanted in the back of the eye and a pair of high-tech glasses have partially restored vision to people with an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration. In a clinical trial led by Stanford Medicine researchers and international collaborators, 27 out of 32 participants had regained the ability to read a year after receiving the device.

21 Oct 2025

Low parental omega-3 intake tied to preterm birth and neighborhood disadvantage

Researchers in Chicago found that both mothers and fathers consumed far less DHA and EPA than recommended, with lower maternal intake linked to prior preterm birth. Socioeconomic disadvantage and neighborhood opportunity also influenced omega-3 intake, highlighting disparities that affect family health potential.

20 Oct 2025

Social and environmental inequality linked to risk of Alzheimer’s

The study uncovers links between neighborhood disadvantage and Alzheimer's biomarkers, stressing the importance of addressing social inequalities in healthcare.

20 Oct 2025

Oral combination regimen improves survival in ER-positive HER-2-negative breast cancer

Patients with estrogen-receptor-positive HER-2-negative advanced breast cancer showed significantly improved progression-free survival when treated with an oral combination regimen that includes giredestrant, a novel, next-generation selective estrogen receptor degrader and full antagonist, compared to a standard combination approach.

18 Oct 2025

Research reveals how immune cells orchestrate the release of toxic granules

When immune cells strike, precision is everything. New research reveals how natural killer and T cells orchestrate the release of toxic granules – microscopic packages that destroy virus-infected or cancerous cells.

17 Oct 2025