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Premature infants show altered cerebellum growth and developmental trajectories

A new study reveals that when a baby is born prematurely, their cerebellum, the part of the brain with a critical role in motor function, language and cognition, grows and develops in a different way than it would if the baby remains in utero full term.

29 Oct 2026

Is AI changing what gives our lives meaning?

A rapid review of 18 publications examines how artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, and other digital tools influence identity, existential inquiry, and the search for meaning. The findings suggest that digital literacy and knowledge management may support more reflective engagement with technology, although the evidence remains varied and does not establish causation.

29 Oct 2026

Fish, shellfish or seaweed? A Korean study found striking differences in chemical exposure

A national study of 4,279 Korean adults found that higher finfish consumption was associated with increased blood concentrations of PFAS, PCBs, and mercury, while shellfish showed narrower associations with three PFAS. Persistent chemical mixtures were also associated with modest increases in liver health biomarkers, and mediation analysis identified a positive PFAS-related pathway, although finfish intake was not significantly associated with GGT overall.

29 Oct 2026

Researchers investigate if drug for leg cramps can prevent a second stroke

A second ischemic stroke, the most common stroke type, is associated with double the risk of death and triple the risk of long-term disability.

29 Oct 2026

New study reveals why colorectal cancer is more aggressive in youth

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers, along with Mass General Brigham researchers from the Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, and the Broad Institute, have uncovered biological clues to why colorectal cancer can behave more aggressively in younger people.

29 Oct 2026

Kyushu University and Cipher Core join forces to launch preventive healthcare pilot in Bangladesh

Kyushu University and Cipher Core, a Japanese information security company providing security and financial technology solutions, have signed a joint-research agreement and begun preparations for a preventive healthcare pilot in Bangladesh under the Healthy Bangladesh initiative.

29 Oct 2026

Unraveling the mystery behind lower cancer risks in type 1 diabetes patients

New research in The Journal of Immunology uncovers how high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and type 1 diabetes (T1D) may protect against certain cancers like melanoma, breast and colon cancer. T1D has been associated with a decreased risk of certain cancers, but the exact reasons why have remained a mystery. New data from studies in mice, now shows that it could be due to changes in immune cells, called T cells, caused by hyperglycemia.

29 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

Achilles tendon injections offer no meaningful benefit over placebo

Commonly used injections for Achilles tendinopathy - pain, stiffness and swelling in the Achilles tendon - offer no meaningful clinical advantage over placebo (sham) treatment, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today.

28 Oct 2026

Living near water-polluting facilities linked to higher risk of rare movement disorder

People who live near industrial facilities that pollute the water supply may be more likely to develop a rare movement disorder called progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), according to a study published October 28, 2026, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

28 Oct 2026

AGS initiative targets gaps in older adults' vaccination rates

Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) released a paper in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society detailing findings from the AGS Older Adults Vaccine (AGS OAV) Initiative (https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.70770).

28 Oct 2026

Limited app use adds a twist to a nurse-led dementia risk trial

A cluster-randomized trial involving 403 Australian adults aged 45–65 found that a 12-month nurse-led behavioral intervention supported by a mobile app modestly improved estimated dementia risk scores compared with brief counseling and usual care. The study found no significant improvements in cognitive performance or other secondary outcomes, leaving its long-term effects on dementia prevention uncertain.

28 Oct 2026

Most teens who used AI for mental health support wanted more help

Researchers surveyed 24,132 students in England and found that 2.7% had used general-purpose AI for mental health support during the previous year. Among users who answered the relevant questions, 55.9% rated the support helpful, yet 63.2% wanted additional assistance, with greater unmet needs reported among adolescents experiencing mental health difficulties and social adversity.

28 Oct 2026

UCSF scientists develop smart CAR-T cells to fight childhood brain tumors

Scientists at UC San Francisco have engineered CAR-T cells that stay dormant until they reach the brain, where they switch on and destroy tumor cells.

28 Oct 2026

Rutgers study highlights alarming rise in youth gambling rates

More than half (52.5%) of Americans ages 13 to 27 reported gambling in the past year, including 42.7% of teens ages 13 to 17, according to researchers at the Center for Gambling Studies at the Rutgers School of Social Work.

28 Oct 2026

Mindfulness-based behavioral therapy changes brain responses to reduce opioid cravings

Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE), a behavioral therapy used alongside medication treatment, may help people with opioid use disorder respond differently to drug-related cues and natural rewards, according to a randomized clinical trial led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

28 Oct 2026

Landmark studies map how genetic differences drive human diseases

In three landmark studies published in Nature today, Australian researchers have made major advances in our understanding of how genetic differences between people influence disease.

28 Oct 2026

Nicotine pouches gain rapid popularity among adult tobacco users

A national survey study conducted by the University of Cincinnati found that nicotine pouch use increased sharply in the United States between 2021 and 2024 among adult tobacco users.

28 Oct 2026

Review highlights essential neurological considerations for gender dysphoria care

Gender dysphoria involves distress caused by a mismatch between a person's gender identity and sex assigned at birth.

28 Oct 2026

Overcoming cancer stigma requires policy changes and public education

Cancer-related discrimination arises from long-lasting cultural and institutional misconceptions, with significant impacts on every part of a person's quality of life and health – and Flinders University researchers say it requires coordinated policy, legal, institutional and public education responses for change to occur.

28 Oct 2026