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PRoRota-project aims to fight diarrhea in children using probiotics, hygiene, and models

The PRoRota-project will use probiotics, improved education in hygiene and advanced mathematical models to prevent children from dying of diarrhea in low and middle-income countries.

16 Jan 2026

Cancer mortality drops 34% as treatments and early detection improve

The 2026 cancer statistics reveal improved survival rates but highlight persistent inequities in cancer incidence and mortality across different populations.

16 Jan 2026

What makes a run feel great or terrible, according to runners themselves

A qualitative analysis of Strava data highlights the impact of environment and social interactions on runner sentiment and mental health during the pandemic.

16 Jan 2026

Water dispensers may contain more bacteria than tap water

A review reveals that water dispensers may harbor microbial contamination, challenging their safety compared to tap water and highlighting maintenance needs.

16 Jan 2026

Smoking cessation apps can boost quit rates, especially alongside medication

Smartphone apps show promise in smoking cessation, outperforming minimal support and enhancing traditional interventions, according to a recent meta-analysis.

16 Jan 2026

Experts issue strong call for overhaul of UK dementia prevention strategy

A national panel of experts has issued the strongest call yet for the Department of Health and Social Care to overhaul how it approaches dementia prevention, pointing to vital evidence that dementia risk can be reduced and providing a framework for the development of new government policy that could improve brain health for millions.

16 Jan 2026

As insurance prices rise, families puzzle over options

New York-based performer Cynthia Freeman, 61, has been trying to figure out how to keep the Affordable Care Act health plan that she and her husband depend on.

16 Jan 2026

Study connects adolescent exercise with breast cancer risk biomarkers

Recreational physical activity may be associated with breast tissue composition and biomarkers of stress in adolescent girls, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC).

16 Jan 2026

GOP cuts will cripple Medicaid enrollment, warns CEO of largest public health plan

When the head of the nation's largest publicly operated health plan worries about the looming federal cuts to Medicaid, it's not just her job. It's personal.

15 Jan 2026

Does night shift work increase osteoporosis risk?

Research shows that night shift work is associated with higher osteoporosis risk, emphasizing the importance of monitoring bone health in affected populations.

15 Jan 2026

Screen time may increase body fat in children

A study links excessive screen time in children to higher body fat and poor metabolic health, highlighting cardiorespiratory fitness as a protective factor.

15 Jan 2026

One‑Step ADC Manufacturing Reaches 95% Yield in Under One Hour, BioDlink White Paper Reveals

A new white paper from BioDlink, From Complexity to Consistency: How CDMOs Can Unlock One-Step, High-Yield and Homogeneous ADC Manufacturing for Next-Gen Oncology, reveals an advancement in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) manufacturing

From BioDlink 15 Jan 2026

What TV gets wrong about cardiac arrest and CPR

Inaccurate TV portrayals of cardiac arrest and CPR could affect viewer perceptions and actions, emphasizing the need for alignment with current guidelines.

15 Jan 2026

Personal factors drive risky drinking at work more than job stress

The study identifies age, education, and smoking as critical factors in high-risk drinking among workers, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.

15 Jan 2026

Weekly THC levels reveal when cannabis use becomes a disorder

Weekly cannabis use accurately predicts the risk of developing cannabis use disorder.

15 Jan 2026

Scientists reveal how cholera bacteria activate toxin genes in the human gut

Cholera remains a major global public health challenge, with an estimated 1.3 to 4 million cases and tens of thousands of deaths reported worldwide each year.

14 Jan 2026

New chemistry revives neurokinin-1 receptor as depression treatment target

For decades, scientists have investigated the neurokinin-1 receptor (NK1R) as a potential target for treating major depressive disorder.

14 Jan 2026

PFAS exposure linked to gestational diabetes and insulin problems

Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of highly persistent environmental chemicals commonly referred to as "forever chemicals," is associated with a higher risk of gestational diabetes mellitus and altered markers of insulin resistance and insulin secretion, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

14 Jan 2026

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during pregnancy affect children's development

Research at Karlstad University shows that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during pregnancy can influence children's behavior and brain development.

14 Jan 2026

DTU researchers discover gut bacteria link to reduced allergy and asthma risk

Researchers from DTU have patented an invention that uses naturally produced substances from gut bacteria of the bifidobacteria type to reduce the risk of allergies and asthma.

14 Jan 2026