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What to know about the CDC’s baseless new guidance on autism

The rewriting of a page on the CDC's website to assert the false claim that vaccines may cause autism sparked a torrent of anger and anguish from doctors, scientists, and parents who say Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is wrecking the credibility of an agency they've long relied on for unbiased scientific evidence.

22 Nov 2025

Immune system abnormalities identified as core mechanism in major depressive disorder

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by a lowered mood and loss of interest, contributing not only to difficulties in academic and professional life but also as a major cause of suicide in South Korea.

21 Nov 2025

Oral arginine reduces amyloid buildup in Alzheimer’s models

Alzheimer's disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, is one of the leading causes of dementia worldwide, and currently has no definitive cure. Although antibody-based therapies that target amyloid β (Aβ) have recently been developed, their clinical effectiveness remains limited.

21 Nov 2025

Study shows gluten sensitivity is driven by gut–brain interactions rather than gluten

A landmark study has revealed that gluten sensitivity, which affects approximately 10 per cent of the global population, is not actually about gluten but part of the way the gut and brain interact.

21 Nov 2025

Understanding how and when AI technology could help clinicians save lives

While artificial intelligence technology is increasingly being used - formally and informally - to support medical diagnoses, its utility in emergency medical settings remains an open question.

20 Nov 2025

Inflammatory biomarkers offer new insights for precision medicine in ischemic stroke

Ischemic stroke, a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide, is a complex cerebrovascular event with outcomes heavily influenced by the inflammatory response.

20 Nov 2025

C-reactive protein shows stronger accuracy for early-onset sepsis in preterm newborns

Neonatal EOS, a severe bloodstream infection that strikes within the first three days of life, is a major cause of infant illness and death worldwide.

20 Nov 2025

Scientists uncover molecular mechanism behind chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

Chemotherapy activates a stress sensor in immune cells, triggering inflammation and nerve damage, which may help explain why many cancer patients experience debilitating pain as a side effect, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine and Wake Forest University School of Medicine researchers

20 Nov 2025

Changes in brain fats play a key role in Alzheimer's development and progression

More than a century ago, Alois Alzheimer noted unusual changes in brain fats, which he described as "lipoid granules," along with the buildup of amyloid-beta (amyloid) plaques and tau protein tangles.

20 Nov 2025

Study develops highly accurate polygenic risk models tailored for Han Chinese populations

Researchers at Academia Sinica have developed the first population-specific polygenic risk score (PRS) models for people of Han Chinese ancestry, achieving unprecedented accuracy in predicting risks for common diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders.

20 Nov 2025

Study uncovers promising therapeutic strategies against neuroendocrine prostate cancer

A new study has uncovered promising therapeutic strategies against one of the deadliest forms of prostate cancer.

20 Nov 2025

Maternal age drives embryo arrest independently of chromosomal errors

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 10 of Aging-US on October 10, 2025, titled "Developmental arrest rate of an embryo cohort correlates with advancing reproductive age, but not with the aneuploidy rate of the resulting blastocysts in good prognosis patients: a study of 25,974 embryos."

20 Nov 2025

Study compares the kidney, cardiovascular and mortality risks of three different GLP-1 RAs

Public interest in drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, also called GLP-1 RAs, has surged in recent years, with popular types like semaglutide (sold under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy) becoming known for their weight-loss effects.

20 Nov 2025

New patch may help heal the heart after a heart attack

A new patch developed by Texas A&M University researcher Dr. Ke Huang may offer a way to help the heart heal after a heart attack.

19 Nov 2025

Scientists uncover genetic components linked to bone density in young people

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) revealed important genetic components that affect bone density in children and adolescents.

19 Nov 2025

Research reveals new insights into the biology of recurrent miscarriage

Researchers at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, University of Sydney, and the Royal Hospital for Women have uncovered important new insights into the biology of recurrent miscarriage - a devastating condition that affects up to one in fifty couples trying to conceive.

19 Nov 2025

OCT News and Research

What to know about the CDC’s baseless new guidance on autism

Immune system abnormalities identified as core mechanism in major depressive disorder

Oral arginine reduces amyloid buildup in Alzheimer’s models

Study shows gluten sensitivity is driven by gut–brain interactions rather than gluten

Understanding how and when AI technology could help clinicians save lives

Inflammatory biomarkers offer new insights for precision medicine in ischemic stroke

C-reactive protein shows stronger accuracy for early-onset sepsis in preterm newborns

Scientists uncover molecular mechanism behind chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

Changes in brain fats play a key role in Alzheimer's development and progression

Study develops highly accurate polygenic risk models tailored for Han Chinese populations

Study uncovers promising therapeutic strategies against neuroendocrine prostate cancer

Maternal age drives embryo arrest independently of chromosomal errors

Study compares the kidney, cardiovascular and mortality risks of three different GLP-1 RAs

New patch may help heal the heart after a heart attack

Scientists uncover genetic components linked to bone density in young people

Research reveals new insights into the biology of recurrent miscarriage

Encapsulated hormone therapy strengthens osteoporotic bones while avoiding side effects

Early immunotherapy shows higher response in advanced basal cell carcinoma

Scientists urge careful evaluation before applying AI virtual staining in healthcare workflows

Study identifies iron dysregulation in the spleen as a driver of immune aging

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