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Engineered herpes virus activates potent immune responses against glioblastoma

Researchers at Mass General Brigham have modified a herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) that stimulates the immune system to attack glioblastoma cells.

4 Dec 2025

Urine cfDNA patterns emerge as a promising tool for diagnosing bladder cancer

Researchers have discovered that analyzing specific patterns of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) fragmentation in a simple urine sample can effectively diagnose and stage bladder cancer, offering a much-needed alternative to invasive procedures like cystoscopies.

4 Dec 2025

Concussion history accurately predicts long-term health in former NFL players

A UNC-Chapel Hill study conducted by the Matthew Gfellar Center studied more than 1,500 former NFL players found that two of the most commonly used ways to estimate head injury risk, years played and playing position, are not actually linked to poorer long-term physical or mental health.

4 Dec 2025

Breakthrough in imaging speed moves portable stroke diagnosis closer to reality

When someone walks into an emergency room with symptoms of a stroke, every second matters. But today, diagnosing the type of stroke, the life-or-death distinction between a clot and a bleed, requires large, stationary machines like CT scanners that may not be available everywhere.

4 Dec 2025

Chronic kidney disease accelerates cognitive decline through heart-brain pathways

A new study published in the American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology reveals that chronic kidney disease (CKD) accelerates cognitive decline through interconnected damage to the heart and brain-and that these pathways differ markedly between men and women.

4 Dec 2025

Cystic fibrosis patients on triple-drug therapy can safely reduce daily lung treatments

A new multi-site study led by researchers at CU Anschutz shows that people with cystic fibrosis (CF) who start the triple-drug therapy elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) can safely reduce many of their daily lung treatments while maintaining good health for years.

4 Dec 2025

Scientists uncover why SETX-deficient cancer cells rely on error-prone DNA repair

The DNA inside our cells is constantly being damaged, and one of the worst kinds of damage is a double-strand break-when both sides of the DNA helix are cut at once.

4 Dec 2025

Emotional support in marriage associated with lower BMI and fewer food cravings

Strong social relationships, particularly high-quality marriages, may help protect against obesity by influencing a complex communication system between the brain and gut, according to new research by UCLA Health.

4 Dec 2025

Long-term air pollution exposure linked to more advanced coronary artery disease

Long-term exposure to common air pollutants is associated with more advanced coronary artery disease-with notable differences between women and men-according to a large-scale study of more than 11,000 adults being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

4 Dec 2025

Remote group cognitive rehab shows promise for easing chemobrain in cancer survivors

A new study examined CRAFT-G, a remote group intervention combining cognitive training, psychoeducation, and occupational-therapy-based strategies for adults experiencing cancer-related cognitive impairment.

4 Dec 2025

Organ-on-a-chip system reveals how aging weakens vaccine-driven anti-cancer immunity

Dr. Vadim Jucaud's lab at the Terasaki Institute has introduced a new organ-on-a-chip platform that recapitulates age-dependent immune responses, offering a more accurate testing bed for evaluating cancer vaccine performance in older adults, the population most affected by cancer and often overlooked in traditional preclinical testing.

4 Dec 2025

New drug combination shows promise for overcoming resistance in ovarian cancer

Researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center have discovered a novel therapy combination that could offer new hope to ovarian cancer patients who do not respond to existing treatments.

4 Dec 2025

Study reveals unequal burden of sudden cardiac death among colorectal cancer survivors

A new research paper was published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience on November 7, 2025, titled "Temporal trends and disparities in sudden cardiac death among colorectal cancer patients: A nationwide study."

4 Dec 2025

Why soybean oil may fuel weight gain

Researchers investigate how soybean oil may disrupt fat metabolism to potentially increase the risk of obesity.

4 Dec 2025

Where you live affects your weight more than you think

Findings reveal a strong link between location and Body Mass Index, emphasizing the need for policies addressing food environments and health disparities.

4 Dec 2025

ECU researchers develop new tool to evaluate fear avoidance behavior after concussion

Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a new tool to evaluate fear avoidance behavior following a concussion.

4 Dec 2025

Common childhood virus linked to bladder cancer later in life

Tackling a common childhood virus could open the door to preventing bladder cancer, according to new research funded by Kidney Research UK and York Against Cancer.

4 Dec 2025

Current state, challenges, and future directions of heart transplantation in USA and Western Europe

In nearly 60 years, heart transplantation has transformed from a daring vision to an established surgical procedure. Since the first adult heart transplant in the United States was performed at Stanford Hospital in 1968, the field has made significant strides.

4 Dec 2025

Injectable scaffold vaccine shows strong protection against implant-related MRSA

Research reveals that silica scaffolds can train the immune system against S. aureus, offering a novel approach to prevent orthopedic device infections.

4 Dec 2025

Sudden cardiac death risk is sharply elevated in people with diabetes

The risk of sudden cardiac death is higher both for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to a large study published in the European Heart Journal today (Thursday). The increase in risk is especially noticeable among younger adults.

3 Dec 2025

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Medical Condition News

Engineered herpes virus activates potent immune responses against glioblastoma

Urine cfDNA patterns emerge as a promising tool for diagnosing bladder cancer

Concussion history accurately predicts long-term health in former NFL players

Breakthrough in imaging speed moves portable stroke diagnosis closer to reality

Chronic kidney disease accelerates cognitive decline through heart-brain pathways

Cystic fibrosis patients on triple-drug therapy can safely reduce daily lung treatments

Scientists uncover why SETX-deficient cancer cells rely on error-prone DNA repair

Emotional support in marriage associated with lower BMI and fewer food cravings

Long-term air pollution exposure linked to more advanced coronary artery disease

Remote group cognitive rehab shows promise for easing chemobrain in cancer survivors

Organ-on-a-chip system reveals how aging weakens vaccine-driven anti-cancer immunity

New drug combination shows promise for overcoming resistance in ovarian cancer

Study reveals unequal burden of sudden cardiac death among colorectal cancer survivors

Why soybean oil may fuel weight gain

Where you live affects your weight more than you think

ECU researchers develop new tool to evaluate fear avoidance behavior after concussion

Common childhood virus linked to bladder cancer later in life

Current state, challenges, and future directions of heart transplantation in USA and Western Europe

Injectable scaffold vaccine shows strong protection against implant-related MRSA

Sudden cardiac death risk is sharply elevated in people with diabetes

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