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Importance of clear numerical communication in medicine

Similar - yet not the same: Many studies show that patients often struggle to interpret numerical information in medical contexts, especially probabilities related to recovery and side effects.

31 Jan 2026

Foreign legislation strongly influences domestic novel psychoactive substance deaths

Ric Treble is a retired forensic chemist, who has studied the development of novel drugs for over thirty years.

30 Jan 2026

First-of-its-kind clinical guidance on psychedelic medicine released

Unbound Medicine and Johns Hopkins Medicine today announced a significant expansion of the Johns Hopkins Psychiatry POC-IT Guide, a leading digital resource for clinicians and trainees worldwide.

30 Jan 2026

Sporadic Nipah virus cases highlight importance of global surveillance

The Global Virus Network (GVN), representing eminent human and animal virologists from more than 90 Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in over 40 countries dedicated to advancing research, collaboration, and pandemic preparedness, is monitoring reports of a Nipah virus outbreak in India and emphasizes that such cases, while very concerning and serious, are not unexpected or unprecedented. Sporadic Nipah virus infections have occurred almost annually in parts of South Asia, particularly in India and Bangladesh, and do not indicate a new or escalating global threat.

30 Jan 2026

Self-moisturizing solid gel improves comfort in ultrasound imaging

Ultrasonography is a non-invasive imaging technique used for real-time imaging. This versatile technique is used as a reliable diagnostic tool in various modalities.

30 Jan 2026

Wastewater surveillance reveals hidden COVID spread beyond reported cases

As COVID-19 testing becomes less routine, official case numbers can make outbreaks look smaller than they really are.

30 Jan 2026

New fluorescent markers reveal dynamic cell-to-cell communication

Living organisms are made up of hundreds of thousands of cells that cooperate to create the organs and systems that breathe, eat, move, and think.

30 Jan 2026

Repeated exposure to aged vape plumes could negatively impact lung health

Electronic cigarettes - or vapes - can release puffs of vapor in aromatic clouds. The health risks of breathing in this secondhand or passive vapor aren't fully understood.

30 Jan 2026

Research uncovers alternative inflammatory pathway in rheumatoid arthritis treatment

The class of anti-inflammatory drugs known as TNF-inhibitors has brought relief to many sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis, but they don't work for up to 4 of every 10 patients.

30 Jan 2026

FIU establishes hub for cardiovascular innovation

With cardiovascular disease remaining the leading cause of death in the United States, this Heart Month (February), FIU is establishing an interdisciplinary center designed to accelerate breakthroughs in heart disease research, education, and innovation.

30 Jan 2026

Blurry line between medical and vision insurance leaves patient with unexpected bill

Barbara Tuszynski was concerned about her vision but confident in her insurance coverage when she went to an eye clinic last May.

30 Jan 2026

Light-driven nanoparticles to target tumors

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a new light-based nanotechnology that could improve how certain cancers are detected and treated, offering a more precise and potentially less harmful alternative to chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.

30 Jan 2026

Why education expanded but opportunity remained unequal

A study shows genetic factors increasingly influence education, but socioeconomic background remains a stronger predictor of educational success across cohorts.

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

Study offers a practical strategy to enhance effectiveness of immune checkpoint inhibitors

Cancer immunotherapy has transformed modern oncology by harnessing body's own immune system to combat malignant disease.

29 Jan 2026

Produce prescriptions help Medicaid patients overcome nutrition insecurity

The LA produce prescription program significantly improved nutrition security among Medicaid patients with diabetes, revealing ongoing affordability barriers.

29 Jan 2026

New evidence shows Parkinson’s spreads via immune cells from the gut

New research reveals how Parkinson's spreads from the gut to the brain, with the help of immune cells – offering a new potential therapeutic strategy – in a study in mice led by scientists at the UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL (University College London).

29 Jan 2026

Neighborhood disadvantage accelerates biological aging through emotional distress

While scientists have long known that living in a disadvantaged neighborhood is associated with biological symptoms of accelerated aging, emotional distress accounts for a significant portion of these effects, researchers found in a recent study.

29 Jan 2026

Brain protein CUL5 protects neurons by clearing toxic tau clumps

Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a hazardous waste collector in the brain that disposes of the toxic clumps of tau protein that can lead to dementia.

28 Jan 2026

Air pollution, not diet, shows the strongest link to poorer concentration in schoolgirls

This cross-sectional study of 300 school-aged girls in Tehran found that higher air pollution exposure was consistently associated with poorer concentration, while dietary antioxidant capacity showed weaker, model-dependent links to attention. No significant associations or interactions were observed for short-term memory, highlighting pollution exposure as the dominant factor influencing attentional performance.

28 Jan 2026