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Human crying catches dogs’ attention across homes, shelters, and streets

A study of 112 pet, shelter, and free-ranging dogs found that all three groups looked more toward people simulating crying than humming.

24 Sep 2026

MIT biologists discover cellular pathway that triggers colon cancer spread

Most colon cancer deaths are caused by the spread of tumor cells beyond the colon, usually to the liver. In a new study, MIT biologists identified a cellular pathway necessary for colorectal cancer metastasis.

24 Sep 2026

Multi-million dollar grants aim to advance hairy cell leukemia research

The Hairy Cell Leukemia Foundation and Blood Cancer United®, formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, today announced six new research grants as part of their ongoing strategic partnership to better understand what drives hairy cell leukemia and find better therapies on the road to cures for this rare form of blood cancer.

24 Sep 2026

Nurses in Latin America faced severe systemic violence during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for health professionals around the world. A new study published in the journal Nursing Inquiry describes violence that nurses and midwives in Latin America endured-not only physical aggression, but also ethical and emotional harm.

24 Sep 2026

EGFR co-targeting and nanotechnology offer new triple-negative breast cancer therapies

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) remains one of the most challenging forms of breast cancer to treat because it lacks the estrogen, progesterone and HER2 receptors that enable targeted treatment in other breast cancer subtypes.

24 Sep 2026

Protein modification network plays vital role in cancer development

A review published in Genes & Diseases highlights the complex interplay between protein arginine methylation and ubiquitination, two forms of protein modification that can profoundly influence cancer development, progression and treatment response.

24 Sep 2026

Review highlights how altered metabolism drives kidney cancer growth

Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), the most common subtype of kidney cancer, is increasingly understood as a malignancy shaped by profound changes in cellular metabolism.

24 Sep 2026

Study reveals why women with PCOS struggle to maintain healthy habits

A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), published by Elsevier, provides new insight into how women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) adopt and maintain healthy eating and physical activity behaviors.

24 Sep 2026

Rising prescription and supplement use poses health risks for seniors

Older Americans are increasingly taking multiple prescription medications and dietary supplements. Although the prevalence of potentially major drug-drug interactions has declined slightly, more than 1 in 5 older adults are potentially at risk, according to a USC-led study published September 24 in JAMA.

24 Sep 2026

Childhood adversity strongly linked to poor mental health in young adults

Emerging adults with an average age of 19 who experienced four or more adverse childhood experiences had substantially higher rates of depression, suicidal ideation, hard drug use, and interpersonal violence than those who reported no childhood adversity.

24 Sep 2026

Mount Sinai researchers discover how Alzheimer's gene damages blood vessels

Mount Sinai researchers have identified how APOE4, the strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, damages the brain's blood vessels and promotes the buildup of abnormal proteins linked to neurodegenerative disease.

24 Sep 2026

Multiple immunosuppressive therapies increase infection risks for cancer patients

Retrospective analysis of more than 20,000 patient records identifies opportunities for risk-mitigating approaches in certain patient populations.

24 Sep 2026

Scientists uncover molecular mechanism that tunes eye light sensitivity

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have determined the mechanism by which a molecule within cells can help tune the light sensitivity of the eyes.

24 Sep 2026

Five research teams secure funding for frontotemporal dementia studies

The Kissick Family Foundation, in partnership with the Milken Institute Science Philanthropy's Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC), today announced five research teams selected to receive a total of $2.5 million through the third funding cycle of the Kissick Family Foundation Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Grant Program.

24 Sep 2026

Chronic stress and social support affect how cognitive abilities change with age

Chronic stress and perceived social support may play a role in how memory and thinking abilities change with age, according to a new study led by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

24 Sep 2026

Cornell study reveals hidden nutritional trade-offs in healthy food labels

A new analysis of nearly 150,000 food and beverage products launched in the United States over the past decade, found that products bearing health-related claims are not only not consistently healthier, they are sometimes less nutritious.

24 Sep 2026

Kidney rhythm mismatch linked to dangerous nighttime high blood pressure

Most people's blood pressure falls by 10 to 20 per cent while they sleep, giving the heart and blood vessels a chance to recover. But for some people, that nighttime dip never happens.

24 Sep 2026

Community gathering venues reduce long-term care costs for vulnerable seniors

Community gathering places are intended to facilitate exercise and social participation for all residents, irrespective of functional decline status.

24 Sep 2026

Scientists discover the molecular mechanism behind instantaneous memory formation

The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT, President: OHNO Hideo, Ph.D.) has discovered molecular mechanism of synaptic facilitation, instantaneous strengthening of synaptic transmission, which may be physiological basis of instantaneous memory.

24 Sep 2026

Athletes struggle to recognize subtle signs of coach sexual abuse

A study carried out by GIKAFIT group of the EHU-University of the Basque Country shows that more than 80% of the athletes identify the more explicit behaviors but not other, more normalized, forms of interaction.

24 Sep 2026