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Novel bioinspired dressing uses body force to heal wounds

A bioinspired material, developed by scientists at Imperial College London, accelerates wound healing and the repair of human skin.

27 Jul 2026

NYU Langone expands healthcare footprint with new Brooklyn location

NYU Langone Health is continuing to expand its footprint in Brooklyn with the opening of NYU Langone Ambulatory Care—Fort Hamilton, a new multi-specialty practice offering top-quality care.

24 Jul 2026

Smarter hospital design could save $100 million in the long-term

A modeling study reveals that smarter hospital design can generate $100 million in long-term savings while fostering healthier healthcare environments.

20 Jul 2026

Study reveals how adolescent brain remodeling reshapes memory retrieval

Scientists have long known that the human brain continues developing well beyond the teenage years, with important changes involving decision-making and emotional regulation extending into the mid-to-late 20s.

17 Jul 2026

Gut immune cells help prevent severe salmonella infections

Widely recognized as the face of food poisoning, salmonella bacteria lurk in raw meat and poultry, on pets and in unpasteurized dairy products.

7 Jul 2026

Innovative polysaccharide hydrogels offer new hope for healing wounds

Announcing a new article publication in BIO Integration. Skin wound healing, especially in chronic non-healing conditions, such as diabetic foot ulcers and infected wounds, remains a formidable clinical challenge due to the complex pathophysiologic mechanisms and prolonged repair processes.

7 Jul 2026

Researchers identify molecular pathway that delays diabetic wound healing

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is one of the most serious complications of diabetes and a major cause of lower-limb amputation.

23 Jun 2026

Revolutionary protective shoe concept provides increased comfort and minimizes strain

A revolutionary protective shoe concept adapts to the needs of users in a new way and provides increased comfort and minimizes strain.

23 Jun 2026

Paid paternity leave supports new fathers' mental health, study finds

A new study from Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago highlights the critical role paid paternal leave plays in supporting new dads' mental health following the birth of their baby.

18 Jun 2026

New center expands neurorecovery care for children with spinal injuries

The University of Louisville, UofL Health and Kosair for Kids today celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the newly expanded Kosair for Kids Center for Pediatric NeuroRecovery, a transformative milestone in pediatric rehabilitation, research and care.

17 Jun 2026

New blueberry-sized ingestible sensor tracks internal body temperature

In a hospital or at home, temperatures are usually taken using an oral or forehead thermometer, but these do not always accurately reflect the core body temperature.

15 Jun 2026

Study explains why walking slows and tires with age

Reasons why our walking becomes slower and more tiring with age have been uncovered by new Australian research - with findings showing the body increasingly sacrifices efficiency to stay upright.

9 Jun 2026

Integrated care reduces hospital visits for adults with disabilities

University of Cincinnati and Ohio State University researchers have found that adults with developmental disabilities who have integrated care were less likely to go to the emergency room or be hospitalized than others who were not.

5 Jun 2026

Gap between patient expectations and public healthcare reality is growing

"Politicians should be more open about the kind of healthcare services we can expect to receive", says a researcher who has studied patient complaints.

5 Jun 2026

Higher-dose ocrelizumab depletes more B cells but does not slow MS progression

Higher-dose ocrelizumab produced greater peripheral B-cell depletion than the approved 600 mg regimen in two phase 3b trials of relapsing and primary progressive multiple sclerosis. However, the higher doses did not significantly delay disability progression, supporting the 600 mg dose as the current standard regimen with a favorable benefit-risk profile.

31 May 2026

UCLA researchers identify brain circuit controlling memory organization

When a person has a new experience, their brain faces a subtle but critical decision: should this experience be categorized with other stored memories, or should it be filed away as its own new memory? Getting it right allows the brain to help people navigate the world.

28 May 2026

Mount Sinai opens integrated clinical center for womens health

The Mount Sinai Health System is opening the Carolyn Rowan Center for Women's Health and Wellness, a transformative new model for women's health that brings together multidisciplinary clinical expertise, structured care pathways, and leading-edge research innovation to deliver more personalized, comprehensive care for women across the entire lifespan.

27 May 2026

Mid-career surgeons show highest likelihood of leaving clinical practice

Surgeons are an integral part of the health care system, supplying critical and urgent care in nearly every field of medicine.

21 May 2026

Opioid-related infections linked to rising amputation rates across United States

Severe infections linked to opioid use often progress rapidly, particularly when access to timely medical care is limited. This can result in devastating health outcomes, including life-altering amputations.

19 May 2026

Neighborhood demographics heavily influence how Americans choose their pharmacies

An estimated 15.8 million people in the United States live in pharmacy deserts. With limited access to healthcare services, like hospitals and pharmacies, these individuals are at risk of elevated mortality risk and higher rates of preventable disease progression.

19 May 2026