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New study tracks rising heart and kidney risks in people with type 2 diabetes

The risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) or heart failure (HF), or dying, following a type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis increases substantially over time, according to new research being presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28 – Oct 2).

27 Sep 2026

Cutting ultra-processed foods and exercising slashes diabetes risk

Eating a diet low in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and exercising can cut the risk of type 2 diabetes, even in those with a strong genetic disposition to the condition, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28 – Oct 2) suggests.

27 Sep 2026

Neurodivergent youth face higher risk of early-onset type 2 diabetes

People with neurodiversity, particularly autism and ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), may be more likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) at younger ages, with particularly high prevalence of neurodiversity observed among individuals diagnosed with T2D before the age of 20, finds an analysis of patient data being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (September 28–October 2.

27 Sep 2026

Low-dose radiation shows lasting benefits in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Low-dose radiation therapy may do more than relieve pain from early knee osteoarthritis, with a long-term analysis suggesting it could also influence how the disease progresses.

27 Sep 2026

Why one gut microbe is attracting attention in heart failure research

Researchers found that chronic systolic heart failure caused by nonischemic cardiomyopathy was associated with reduced gut microbial diversity, depletion of Bifidobacterium, and lower microbial short-chain fatty acid production potential. Higher Bifidobacterium abundance and higher circulating indole-3-propionic acid levels were associated with milder disease and clinical improvement, although the findings do not establish causality.

27 Sep 2026

Gut bacteria signature may predict type 2 diabetes risk

Changes in the composition of bacteria in the gut could provide early warning of type 2 diabetes (T2D), new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28 – Oct 2) has found.

27 Sep 2026

Could the Mediterranean diet protect the brain through the gut?

A narrative review finds that the Mediterranean diet may support brain health through gut microbiome, immune, metabolic, and barrier-related pathways, but direct human evidence that microbiome remodeling mediates neuroprotection remains limited. The proposed mechanisms involve microbial metabolites, reduced inflammatory signaling, stronger intestinal and blood-brain barrier function, and possible effects on processes linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

27 Sep 2026

Heated tobacco users had more hypertension, but the story is not that simple

A large Japanese real-world cohort study found that current heated tobacco product users had a higher risk of developing hypertension than never-smokers in the primary adjusted analysis. However, the association weakened in several sensitivity analyses, and the observational study could not separate the effects of current heated tobacco use from previous cigarette exposure.

27 Sep 2026

Ultra-low-dose radiation therapy eases painful bone lesions in multiple myeloma

A short course of ultra-low-dose radiation therapy relieved painful bone lesions from multiple myeloma for most patients in a multi-institutional phase 2 clinical trial.

27 Sep 2026

Virtual reality and music may help lower blood pressure during emergencies

A virtual reality landscape of a flowing river and trees, accompanied by classical music, can help to reduce patients' blood pressure significantly within 15 minutes of their being seen in an emergency department.

25 Sep 2026

Drone-delivered AEDs could reduce defibrillation delays after cardiac arrest

Drones could be used to deliver automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to where a person is suffering an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, according to a study presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress today (Saturday).

25 Sep 2026

MD Anderson researchers showcase new findings in radiation oncology at ASTRO 2026

Experts from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will present nearly 70 abstracts at the 2026 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.

25 Sep 2026

UCLA researchers present new radiation advances at ASTRO 2026

Physicians and scientists from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center will share new research and clinical trial findings at the 2026 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting, including studies on new treatment approaches for prostate, bile duct and head and neck cancers, personalized radiation therapy based on genetic risk, and advances in targeted radiation and radioligand therapy designed to improve cancer control while limiting treatment side effects.

25 Sep 2026

AI-based model predicts glioblastoma recurrence to guide targeted treatment

A new AI-based model can predict where glioblastoma is most likely to return after initial surgery, potentially giving doctors a chance to treat it before it becomes visible on MRI.

25 Sep 2026

Emerging therapies expand the treatment landscape for coronary artery disease

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications. Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the leading cause of death globally, despite the limited efficacy of current pharmacological therapies.

25 Sep 2026

UC researcher receives funding to study bone complications in people with sickle cell disease

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and a University of Cincinnati College of Medicine hematology researcher has received new grant funding to study one of the disease's painful, under-recognized complications: bone damage.

25 Sep 2026

UM birding program can help stroke survivors with aphasia

On the wooded University of Montana campus, resident Cooper's hawks are helping people recover from stroke.

25 Sep 2026

New pre-hospital blood test reduces unnecessary emergency department visits for chest pain

Researchers in The Netherlands have found that about 30% of presentations to emergency departments of patients with chest pain could be avoided if a highly sensitive troponin test is used in combination with other parameters by ambulance crews during pre-hospital triaging.

25 Sep 2026

Review highlights emerging treatments for glioblastoma multiforme

A new research perspective was published in Volume 13 of Oncoscience on September 17, 2026, titled "Emerging pharmacological agents for glioblastoma multiforme: An update on active clinical trials (2025–2026)."

25 Sep 2026

Cornell researchers document first case of Marfan syndrome in cats

Researchers at Cornell University have documented the first molecular characterization of Marfan syndrome in domestic cats in a paper in Scientific Reports.

25 Sep 2026