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Language skills are essential to a child’s ability to communicate and develop. These skills enable children to engage with other people and learn from their surroundings and in the classroom.

Brain computer interfaces decode imagined speech in paralyzed patients

Last summer, a team of researchers reported using a brain-computer interface to detect words people with paralysis imagined saying, even without them physically attempting to speak.

4 Feb 2026

Ohio faces Lyme disease risk comparable to endemic regions

The risk for being bitten by a tick infected with bacteria that cause Lyme disease is as high in Ohio as it is for those living in Northeast states that have dealt with Lyme disease for over 50 years, according to a new study.

3 Feb 2026

Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound shows promise for ovarian function restoration

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a complex endocrine disorder characterized by premature depletion of ovarian follicles, and resulting in ovarian failure and decreased fertility.

3 Feb 2026

Study aims to explore how noise in nurseries affects early language development

Nearly two million children in the UK are affected by early language delays. New research will examine whether noise in nurseries is a hidden factor.

3 Feb 2026

New prevention strategy can reduce deadly ovarian cancer risk by nearly 80%

A prevention strategy developed by Canadian researchers can reduce the risk of the most common and deadly form of ovarian cancer by nearly 80 per cent, according to a new study published today in JAMA Network Open by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC).

2 Feb 2026

Do lifestyle choices affect university students' grades

Researchers examine the association between academic performance on secondary school exams and lifestyle behaviors among university students.

2 Feb 2026

AI uncovers evolution of genetic control elements in mammalian cerebellum

Artificial intelligence allows tracing the evolution of genetic control elements in the developing mammalian cerebellum.

30 Jan 2026

New mode of communication inside cells helps bacterial pathogens to evade drugs

Biologists have uncovered a new mode of communication inside cells that helps bacterial pathogens learn how to evade drugs.

30 Jan 2026

Remote cognitive and occupational therapy shows promise for improving stroke recovery

In the U.S., a stroke happens roughly every 40 seconds. That means, in the time it takes to read a five-minute news article, more than seven Americans will have experienced this life-changing medical event, which is a leading cause of death and serious long-term disability across the country.

29 Jan 2026

Sharing thoughts and feelings may enhance recovery in stroke survivors

Stroke survivors who were uncomfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings about their condition and future had slower physical and cognitive recovery after their stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Smartwatch app to track social interactions of stroke survivors may help maximize recovery

A smartwatch app designed to measure social interactions of hospitalized stroke survivors may enable new treatments to preserve or enhance cognition, social engagement and quality of life after a stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Her son’s injury never got its day in vaccine court. Their lawyer is now advising RFK on its overhaul.

In 2019, after a routine vaccination, 11-year-old Keithron Thomas felt a sharp pain in his shoulder and down his arm. His mother, Melanie Bostic, thought it would go away after a few days. But days turned to weeks, then months, and years.

29 Jan 2026

First topical CRISPR gene therapy corrects disease-causing mutations in human skin

Gene-editing tools like CRISPR have unlocked new treatments for previously uncurable diseases. Now, researchers at the University of British Columbia are extending those possibilities to the skin for the first time.

27 Jan 2026

Cardiac MRI shows promise as a diagnostic tool for coronary heart disease

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an appropriate non-invasive procedure for functional diagnostics in patients who, as a result of basic diagnostics, are suspected of having chronic coronary heart disease (CHD) or progression of known CHD: The diagnostic accuracy of cardiac MRI is at least comparable to that of SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) in the detection of CHD, but does not expose patients to radiation.

27 Jan 2026

Not all children with autism benefit from early language therapy

Understanding child profiles is crucial for improving language therapy in autism, as factors like cognitive abilities and imitation skills influence progress.

27 Jan 2026

Menopause associated with reduced brain volume and increased anxiety symptoms

Menopause is linked to reductions in grey matter volume in key brain regions as well as increased levels of anxiety and depression and difficulties with sleep, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

27 Jan 2026

Olive oil type matters for cognition and gut health in older adults

Higher intake of virgin and total olive oil was associated with modest but significant improvements in cognitive performance over two years in older adults with metabolic syndrome. These associations were partly linked to gut microbiota composition, with specific taxa such as Adlercreutzia contributing a small mediating effect.

26 Jan 2026

Structured assessment framework aims to ensure safe, ethical deployment of clinical LLMs

A new expert consensus made available online on 10 October 2025 and published in Volume 5, Issue 4 of the journal Intelligent Medicine on 1 November 2025, sets out a structured framework to assess large language models (LLMs) before they are introduced into clinical workflows.

23 Jan 2026

Camera-based technology measures cardiopulmonary coupling without physical sensors

From a physiological perspective, heartbeats and breathing do not operate independently in the human body. Cardiac rhythm varies with the respiratory cycle, and the close interaction between the two is known as cardiopulmonary coupling (CPC).

23 Jan 2026

Bacterial infections in patients with liver cirrhosis show rising prevalence and high mortality

Bacterial infections (BIs) are common and severe complications in patients with liver cirrhosis, but global data are limited. Here, we aimed to evaluate the global prevalence, temporal changes, and associated mortality risk of BIs in liver cirrhosis.

23 Jan 2026

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Brain computer interfaces decode imagined speech in paralyzed patients

Ohio faces Lyme disease risk comparable to endemic regions

Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound shows promise for ovarian function restoration

Study aims to explore how noise in nurseries affects early language development

New prevention strategy can reduce deadly ovarian cancer risk by nearly 80%

Do lifestyle choices affect university students' grades

AI uncovers evolution of genetic control elements in mammalian cerebellum

New mode of communication inside cells helps bacterial pathogens to evade drugs

Remote cognitive and occupational therapy shows promise for improving stroke recovery

Sharing thoughts and feelings may enhance recovery in stroke survivors

Smartwatch app to track social interactions of stroke survivors may help maximize recovery

Her son’s injury never got its day in vaccine court. Their lawyer is now advising RFK on its overhaul.

First topical CRISPR gene therapy corrects disease-causing mutations in human skin

Cardiac MRI shows promise as a diagnostic tool for coronary heart disease

Not all children with autism benefit from early language therapy

Menopause associated with reduced brain volume and increased anxiety symptoms

Olive oil type matters for cognition and gut health in older adults

Structured assessment framework aims to ensure safe, ethical deployment of clinical LLMs

Camera-based technology measures cardiopulmonary coupling without physical sensors

Bacterial infections in patients with liver cirrhosis show rising prevalence and high mortality

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