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High-fiber diet beats metformin for blood sugar and weight in trial

High-fiber diet improves blood sugar and weight more than metformin in a small diabetes trial.

7 Oct 2026

Randox signs UKHSA contract to strengthen UK pandemic preparedness

Randox has signed a contract with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to provide surge testing in support of the UK’s preparedness for future pandemics and public health emergencies.

7 Oct 2026

NIH grant funds trial of wellness intervention for TBI caregivers

A University of Cincinnati College of Medicine physician-researcher has received a five-year, $2.5 million R01 grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), marking a major career milestone.

6 Oct 2026

NCCN summit highlights strategies to improve cancer prevention and screening

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) hosted a two-day summit focused on expanding access to life-saving cancer prevention and screening.

6 Oct 2026

New global definition changes how childhood obesity is identified

A new global definition of clinical obesity classifies far fewer children as obese than the widely used body mass index (BMI), according to a large international study. And the findings could lead to changes to how childhood obesity is identified and managed.

6 Oct 2026

EU launches network to harness health data and AI for cardiovascular care

A new EU-funded flagship initiative to harness the power of health data and artificial intelligence (AI) across the continuum of cardiovascular care has been launched, with funding from the EU4Health Program.

6 Oct 2026

New model links long-term infection costs to higher vaccination rates

New modeling led by interdisciplinary scientists at the University of British Columbia (UBC) could help public health officials better factor in the long-term impacts of infectious disease when determining optimum vaccine coverage rates.

6 Oct 2026

Well-designed electronic alerts improve care for cardiac patients

For busy health care workers, the electronic health record (EHR) can feel like an endless stream of clicks and prompts.

6 Oct 2026

Innovative material uses visible light to disinfect chronic wounds

Chronic wounds place a burden on both patients and the healthcare system. Researchers at Empa are therefore working on an innovative material that releases active ingredients when exposed to visible light.

6 Oct 2026

Terumo announces global commercial launch of K-Pack Embrace™ active safety needle

Terumo Corporation today announced the global commercial launch of its K-Pack Embrace™ active safety needle.

From Terumo Corporation 6 Oct 2026

Political views and science trust shape American vaccine perceptions

Vaccine perceptions can influence acceptance and uptake. Dr. Dror Walter, with the Department of Communication at Georgia State University in Atlanta, and colleagues examined these perceptions using data from a national probability sample of 1,763 US adults surveyed in November 2024.

6 Oct 2026

Could swearing build rapport with patients?

Swearing is often seen as out of place in healthcare, but patients’ experiences suggest the line between unprofessional language and meaningful connection may be more complex.

6 Oct 2026

Cannabis products associated with sustained improvements in patients with inflammatory arthritis

The sustained use of medical cannabis preparations provides safe and effective relief for patients with inflammatory arthritis, according to observational data published in the journal Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders.

6 Oct 2026

£80 m challenge for faster, better dementia diagnosis launched

The Dementia Challenge is accelerating the adoption of innovative technologies and practices that will diagnose and predict how the disease will progress.

6 Oct 2026

Mental health stigma may deter treatment seeking in Japan

A UC Riverside-led study of mental health stigma in Japan has found a striking gap between the need for treatment and people's willingness to seek it, with high levels of social distancing toward people with mental illness serving as a potential barrier.

6 Oct 2026

Social media and AI chatbots face gaps in supporting vulnerable users

Two new studies highlight how communication gaps can complicate efforts to protect vulnerable users of technologies such as social media and AI chatbots. Researchers will present the work at the 29th ACM Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing (CSCW 2026), held October 1–14 in Salt Lake City.

6 Oct 2026

Immigration enforcement linked to sharp decline in ER visits by immigrants

Emergency room visits among people born outside the United States declined sharply at Los Angeles County safety-net hospitals after immigration enforcement intensified in the region last year, according to new USC research.

5 Oct 2026

One Health approach could improve India’s response to mycetoma

A 60-year-old Indian farmer developed two infections—one in his foot following an injury from a cow's hoof, the other in his buttock after a thorn prick in the fields three years later.

5 Oct 2026

Early nutrition should be central to measuring human development

Nutrition in the first 1,000 days of life should be a core measurement of development progress, argues former Ethiopian deputy prime minister Demeke Mekonnen following a week of debate on development issues at the United Nations General Assembly.

5 Oct 2026

Nature recognized as key component of lifestyle medicine and health

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) today welcomed a resolution adopted by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) that recognizes nature's role in supporting human health and calls for greater collaboration among the conservation, healthcare and research communities.

5 Oct 2026