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Targeting EGFR signaling to reduce mucus overproduction in lung diseases

Airway mucus is part of innate lung defense, but when production overwhelms clearance, it obstructs airflow and worsens disease.

2 Nov 2026

Extreme heat and cold hit some people far harder, and it's not just about illness

Researchers analysing 285,444 adults in Finland and the UK found that excess mortality associated with extreme heat and cold was more than tenfold higher among people with both pre-existing medical conditions and socioeconomic disadvantage than among those with neither or only one vulnerability. Climate modelling suggested that warming from approximately 1°C to 4°C could increase the proportion of deaths attributable to extreme temperatures from around 1% to more than 5% in both countries.

1 Nov 2026

Skin organoids reveal how herpes simplex virus spreads between cells

Researchers at the Max Delbrück Center and University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf have traced in skin organoids, how herpes simplex virus 1 infection progresses among neighboring skin cells, deepening our understanding.

30 Oct 2026

Physiological signals help AI predict post-concussion headaches and fatigue

Some people who suffer a concussion struggle with headaches and fatigue afterwards. Headaches and fatigue follow a consistent pattern that could potentially be used to warn the patient a full day before the symptoms set in.

30 Oct 2026

Study reveals immune rheostat maintaining skin barrier homeostasis

As the steadfast protector of the body's interior, the skin must be able to swiftly respond to stressors from the outside world and then return to a steady state in order to maintain everyday operations. Coordinating that agile response are epidermal stem cells, which produce the overlying protective layers of specialized skin cells sent to the surface while also maintaining a ready pool of new stem cells to draw from.

30 Oct 2026

Stem cell transplantation shows sustained benefits in severe systemic sclerosis

An international study reports 60% progression-free survival at 10 years after autologous bone marrow transplantation, adding important evidence on sustained positive clinical outcomes and long-term safety in patients treated for early severe systemic sclerosis.

29 Oct 2026

Discarded fruit and vegetable parts offer overlooked fiber benefits

Most of us routinely discard the peels, skins, stalks, and seeds of fruits and vegetables at mealtime. But new research from King's College London suggests these scraps could be a valuable – and overlooked – source of dietary fiber, offering potential benefits for both public health and the environment.

29 Oct 2026

Brief dietary changes may prime the immune system for inflammation

Scientists have long known that diet shapes the immune system. Now, a UC San Francisco team has found that even a brief dietary change can substantially change how the body responds to skin irritation, at least in mice.

29 Oct 2026

UDE students develop wearable sensor patch for noninvasive health tracking

Having blood drawn, sending samples to a lab, waiting for results: Monitoring metabolic health often involves time-consuming tests.

29 Oct 2026

New smartphone patch accurately measures heart health without electronics

The patch is the first of its kind in the world and can assess a patient’s heart condition when combined with an ordinary smartphone.

29 Oct 2026

MIT researchers track muscle movement using tiny magnetic beads

MIT researchers have shown that they can accurately track muscle movement using tiny magnetic beads implanted in the muscle.

29 Oct 2026

New iron contrast agent offers safer cardiac MRI scans

The Biomolecular Nanotechnology research group led by Ikerbasque research professor Aitziber L. Cortajarena from CIC biomaGUNE has developed a new iron-based contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging that can be used for both diagnosis and treatment.

29 Oct 2026

What parents can expect during a stressful NICU stay

Lyndsay Gardner was enjoying a normal, healthy pregnancy until her water broke at 31 weeks. Due around Christmas in 2023, she gave birth to her son just before Halloween instead.

29 Oct 2026

Thyroid cancer risks and medication timing with oral GLP-1s

Like most prescriptions, glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medications to manage weight come with potential risks.

28 Oct 2026

Soft robotic enteroscope offers a new approach to small intestine examination

An innovative robotic device inspired by snake movement could someday help gastroenterologists diagnose and treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other disorders of the small intestine and remove small polyps while reducing trauma to the organ's delicate tissues.

28 Oct 2026

Ohio State treats Midwest’s first patient in a trial of novel ventricular tachycardia device

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the first center in the Midwest to enroll and treat a patient in a new clinical trial using a novel device designed to treat recurrent ventricular tachycardia (VT), a serious heart rhythm disorder.

28 Oct 2026

Mosquito bite prevention helps protect children from West Nile virus

In warm climates like Southern California, multiple species of mosquitoes can bite year-round. While telltale red, itchy bumps are the most common side effect of mosquito bites, these pests can also pass diseases, like West Nile virus, on to humans.

28 Oct 2026

Researchers identify protein that drives chronic inflammation in psoriasis

In new preclinical studies, researchers have identified a protein that propels a vicious cycle of skin inflammation in psoriasis.

28 Oct 2026

DEBRA research invests in Topadur to advance small-molecule therapies for dystrophic Epidermolysis bullosa

DEBRA Research gGmbH, a global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing research and drug development for Epidermolysis bullosa (EB), and Topadur Pharma AG, a Swiss clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced an investment by DEBRA Research in Topadur to support a preclinical program exploring a new treatment approach for dystrophic Epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). DEB is one of the more severe forms of EB, characterized by extremely fragile skin and progressive, debilitating complications.

28 Oct 2026

Updated ASTRO guidelines recommend shorter radiation courses for prostate cancer

An updated clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides evidence-based recommendations on the use of hypofractionated radiation therapy for patients with localized prostate cancer.

27 Oct 2026