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Online approach helped patients manage anxiety after chest pain

The PACER study reveals that peer-supported CBT significantly lowers anxiety in low-risk chest pain patients, enhancing mental health in emergency settings.

2 Oct 2026

NCCN introduces first-ever evidence-based guidelines for pediatric bone sarcoma

Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) published the first-ever edition of NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for Pediatric Bone Sarcoma.

1 Oct 2026

Ultrasensitive AMH testing offers new insights into midlife ovarian reserve

In women's lifelong health management, the years from 35 to 55 form a critical transition period. During this period, many women face a triple challenge: declining fertility, bothersome perimenopausal symptoms, and delayed or delays in recognizing or confirming menopause.

1 Oct 2026

Sex chromosomes influence immunity, cancer, aging and disease risk

A new review published in Science brings together growing evidence that the X and Y chromosomes do much more than determining biological sex. They also shape how cells function, age and respond to disease.

1 Oct 2026

New framework maps depression symptoms to unique brain circuits

A research team from the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) has published a scientific review proposing a paradigm shift in the way depression is understood and studied.

1 Oct 2026

Mauritius becomes first country to reverse type 2 diabetes epidemic

New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28 – Oct 2) and published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology shows that the small island nation of Mauritius is the first country in the world to prove it is reversing the type 2 diabetes epidemic using the objective gold standard testing method of the 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (2 hour OGTT).

1 Oct 2026

FAU study uses Raman spectroscopy and AI to detect skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and among the most common worldwide. Nearly 1.5 million new cases were diagnosed globally in 2024, including nearly 340,000 melanomas.

1 Oct 2026

Do you really need to fast before a blood test? It depends on the test

The impact of fasting on blood test results is analyte-specific, with most routine tests showing minimal differences, suggesting a need for flexible guidelines.

1 Oct 2026

Cognitive tests may not tell the whole story about memory concerns

This study highlights the link between blood biomarkers and dementia risk in subjective cognitive decline, emphasizing prevention and lifestyle changes.

1 Oct 2026

Early-onset type 2 diabetes trial demonstrates significant 24-week fat loss

New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28 – Oct 2) and published in The Lancet Regional Health Americas journal shows that in people who have developed early onset type 2 diabetes (EOT2D) (aged under 45 years), around half these T2D cases can be reversed with a low-energy diet combined with a structured exercise program.

1 Oct 2026

Fluorescent sensors could help researchers see diabetes in action

Researchers from the University of Bath have developed fluorescent molecular probes that can detect changes in glucose levels inside living animals, giving scientists new ways of visualizing sugar uptake, studying diabetes, cancer and other metabolic diseases in whole organisms in real time.

1 Oct 2026

Novel 'speech clock' can estimate a person's chronological age

A large study shows that machine-learning clocks based on speech can estimate chronological age and may also offer a window into brain aging, biological aging, cognitive health, cumulative burden, and dementia.

30 Sep 2026

Smartphone retinal imaging could expand global eye care screening

Smartphones could play an important role in the early detection of eye diseases, including in settings where specialized ophthalmic infrastructure is limited.

30 Sep 2026

Streamlining CRISPR workflows, from editing to analysis

INTEGRA's automated solutions optimize CRISPR workflows, enhancing gene editing efficiency and accelerating the path to innovative therapeutic developments.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 30 Sep 2026

Bile DNA sequencing helps identify hidden pancreatobiliary tumors

Distinguishing malignant from benign biliary strictures remains a major clinical challenge. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)-guided cytology and biopsy may be inconclusive, particularly in early-stage disease or when tissue is scarce.

29 Sep 2026

New study uncovers breakthrough window to prevent brain metastasis

Metastasis, the process by which a tumor spreads throughout the body, is associated with the majority of cancer deaths.

29 Sep 2026

Scientists discover how excess dietary salt drives 'lean MASH'

Fatty liver disease is commonly associated with obesity, yet a growing number of people with normal body weight develop a severe form of the condition.

29 Sep 2026

Late diagnosis and systemic gaps drive high cancer death rates in the Balkans

In the Balkans, cancer survival rates lag due to late diagnoses and weak screening programs, highlighting the need for improved early detection strategies.

From BGI Genomics 29 Sep 2026

Study finds rising cannabis use disorder among older adults

Cannabis use is becoming increasingly common among older adults in the United States, but less is known about how often cannabis use may become problematic in this population.

28 Sep 2026

Study links insomnia to higher stroke and hospitalization risks

Insomnia is associated with a 26% higher risk of stroke and 28% higher odds of hospital admission, according to new research in Sleep Medicine Reviews. The researchers say the findings support recognizing insomnia as an important marker of brain, mental and general health.

28 Sep 2026