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Psychiatry may be moving closer to precision medicine

For decades, treating depression has largely involved a difficult form of medical guesswork: prescribing one antidepressant after another in hopes that one will eventually help.

6 Jul 2026

UC San Diego establishes hub to accelerate the delivery of data-driven, equitable health care

UC San Diego today announced the establishment of the Institute for Applied Health Intelligence, a multidisciplinary hub designed to leverage the latest digital technology to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes.

6 Jul 2026

Study shows how flawed AI responses increase physician workloads

Artificial intelligence is spreading rapidly in health care, with the goal of streamlining critical but onerous clerical tasks such as note-taking and charting so that physicians and nurses can devote more time to patients.

6 Jul 2026

Rumination carries anxiety into deeper distress for caregivers of dementia patients

A new study from Virginia Tech suggests patterns of repetitive negative thinking explain how anxiety develops into deeper stress for caregivers of people living with dementia, and that mindfulness training may help identify and interrupt that progression.

6 Jul 2026

Persistent disparities found in preventive cancer care for sexual and gender minority populations

New research has uncovered persistent disparities in preventive cancer care across different sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) populations.

6 Jul 2026

European survey reveals strong public support for fertility treatment

A new Europe-wide survey launched during the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) suggests broad public support for fertility treatment and several areas of reproductive research, while highlighting key areas where public understanding and opinion continue to develop.

5 Jul 2026

Nursing home shortages threaten care for rapidly aging Americans

As the oldest Baby Boomers turn 80, the country's nursing homes are bracing for an anticipated surge. The number of people who need help with dementia, disabilities and the activities of daily living is growing at a time when the number of nursing home beds is shrinking.

5 Jul 2026

Survey reveals gaps in acute kidney injury prevention across intensive care

Acute kidney injury (AKI) remains one of the most frequent and clinically significant complications among critically ill patients, affecting nearly half of those admitted to intensive care units (ICUs).

3 Jul 2026

New international certification program launched to improve stroke rehabilitation

A UTHealth Houston neurologist was among a group of two dozen healthcare professionals from across the globe who developed an international certification program designed to improve rehabilitation care among stroke survivors.

3 Jul 2026

Modest changes to diet could deliver environmental and health benefits

Modest changes to meat and dairy consumption could help Scotland meet climate goals while improving health and nutrition, research shows.

3 Jul 2026

BCU expert reveals why exercise is one of the most powerful tools for managing menopause

Exercise is one of the most effective and underused tools to help navigate the menopause, according to a Birmingham City University (BCU) expert.

3 Jul 2026

WHO lists first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL).

3 Jul 2026

Racial disparities in hypertension onset among women

The study highlights that Black women develop hypertension almost a decade earlier than White women, calling for targeted interventions to reduce disparities.

3 Jul 2026

Move to quit: Exercise boosts smoking quit rates

A pack-a-day smoker can spend around $14,000 a year on cigarettes, yet despite the financial and health costs, quitting remains one of the most difficult changes many people will ever attempt.

3 Jul 2026

Overlooked parasitic disease linked to HIV and cervical cancer risk

New research from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) has highlighted the need to test millions of women and girls for female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), a neglected disease that can increase the risk of chronic illness, HIV and cervical cancer.

3 Jul 2026

Reduced sunshine linked to higher demand for mental health care

The study highlights the relationship between weather and mental health care use, suggesting routine weather patterns could forecast service demand effectively.

3 Jul 2026

Study maps domestic violence perpetrator interventions across the Indo-Pacific

Domestic and family violence (DFV) rates in the Indo-Pacific are among the highest globally, but there is a lack of focus, both in research and policy, on the issue across the region.

2 Jul 2026

Study links alcohol to fatal electric scooter crashes in Sweden

In almost half of all fatal electric scooter crashes in Sweden, the rider has been under the influence of alcohol.

2 Jul 2026

European project explores how gut microbiome, dietary and lifestyle factors interact with mental health

Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression affect millions of people across Europe and are increasingly recognised as closely linked to diet, nutrition, social inequalities and broader lifestyle factors.

2 Jul 2026

Women in high-deprivation areas face barriers to digital breast tomosynthesis screening

New research has found that digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) availability at breast imaging facilities is similar across low- and high-deprivation areas, but facilities in low-deprivation areas are significantly more likely to offer weekend appointments, which may impact access for traditionally underserved populations.

2 Jul 2026