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Plasma protein profiling can help detect cancer in patients with non-specific symptoms

A simple blood test can help detect cancer in patients with non-specific symptoms such as fatigue, pain or weight loss. This is according to a Swedish study from Karolinska Institutet, Danderyd Hospital and others, published in Nature Communications.

19 Jan 2026

Brain structure changes linked to adaptability decline in aging adults

As people age, structural brain changes influence their ability to adapt to the environment. New from eNeuro, Tatiana Wolfe and colleagues at the University of Arkansas characterized changes in the brain across two periods of adulthood that may correspond to changes in adaptive behavior.

19 Jan 2026

Interferon response key to fighting rhinovirus infections in nasal passages

When a rhinovirus, the most frequent cause of the common cold, infects the lining of our nasal passages, our cells work together to fight the virus by triggering an arsenal of antiviral defenses.

19 Jan 2026

New initiative boosts surveillance imaging, cuts mortality after aortic aneurysm repair

Through a statewide partnership, hospitals in Michigan drastically increased the number of patients who receive follow up imaging after undergoing aortic aneurysm repair, according to a recent study.

19 Jan 2026

Perceived injustice intensifies trauma symptoms after October 7th attack

A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem examined how thought-patterns associated with unfairness, known as perceived injustice, shape people's psychological responses to trauma.

19 Jan 2026

Canada's overburdened health systems may buckle with additional demand during FIFA World Cup

Excitement is building for FIFA World Cup soccer games in Toronto and Vancouver in June and July, yet Canada's overburdened health systems may buckle with any additional demand, cautions an editorial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.252094.

19 Jan 2026

Understanding the trends of various neurological disorders in the Chinese population

Neurological disorders represent a mounting public health crisis in China, exacerbated by rapid population aging.

19 Jan 2026

Lung cancer deaths leveling off for EU women, except in Spain

After increasing for more than 25 years, lung cancer death rates are finally levelling off among women in European Union (EU) countries apart from Spain, according to predictions of mortality rates from the disease for 2026.

19 Jan 2026

Autistic and non-autistic people express emotions differently through facial movements

Autistic and non-autistic people express emotions differently through their facial movements, according to a new study, which may help to explain why emotional expressions are sometimes misinterpreted between the two groups.

19 Jan 2026

Medicare coverage of telehealth: Study could inform Congressional decision

With another Congressional deadline looming this month for most telehealth coverage under Medicare, a new University of Michigan study adds more data to the debate.

19 Jan 2026

Elevated tau in Long COVID patients raises risk for neurodegenerative diseases

A study of 227 individuals who experienced neuro cognitive difficulties post COVID-19 infection – such as headaches, vertigo, balance dysregulation, changes in taste/smell, and brain fog – displayed a significant increase in their blood plasma of a crucial protein called tau, which is found in nerves and especially in the brain.

19 Jan 2026

Super agers' resilience against Alzheimer's disease linked to protective gene variant

The gene variant posing the greatest genetic risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD) is called APOE-ε4. A different variant of the same gene, APOE-ε2, is thought to confer protection against AD.

19 Jan 2026

PFAS exposure increases gestational diabetes risk

A review of 130 studies links PFAS exposure to gestational diabetes, highlighting the need for further research on diabetes outcomes and environmental factors.

19 Jan 2026

New study exposes a targetable vulnerability in acute myeloid leukemia

New research co-led by Indiana University School of Medicine scientists has exposed a vulnerability in acute myeloid leukemia by identifying the blood cancer's reliance on a specific signaling pathway involved in the body's inflammation response.

19 Jan 2026

Understanding how caregiving burdens affect the psychology and emotions of young carers

Caregiving in the modern era is challenging for even the most prepared adults. So, what happens when this burden falls on children?

19 Jan 2026

Novel method predicts asthma exacerbations with high degree of accuracy

Researchers at Mass General Brigham and Karolinska Institutet have identified a new method to predict asthma exacerbations with a high degree of accuracy. The study is published in Nature Communications.

19 Jan 2026

Students who game the most show lower diet quality and higher BMI, study finds

A national study of Australian undergraduates suggests that spending more than 10 hours a week gaming is associated with poorer diet quality, higher body weight, and disrupted sleep, highlighting the need for healthier gaming habits rather than less gaming altogether.

18 Jan 2026

Research suggests bamboo-based foods could support metabolic health

This systematic review synthesizes human, in vitro, and food-processing studies on bamboo consumption, finding limited but suggestive evidence for metabolic, digestive, and antioxidant benefits when products are properly prepared. It also highlights safety considerations, including potential goitrogenic effects from inadequately processed shoots, and calls for higher-quality human trials.

18 Jan 2026

Pulse oximeters miss hypoxemia more often in people with darker skin, study finds

This large prospective UK study compared five low-cost fingertip pulse oximeters with arterial blood gas measurements and found that readings varied systematically by skin tone and oxygen saturation level. Small average overestimations in darker skin translated into clinically meaningful increases in missed hypoxemia at commonly used SpO2 thresholds.

18 Jan 2026

Blood metabolites reveal who will develop type 2 diabetes years before diagnosis

This large prospective study integrated blood metabolomics, genetics, and lifestyle data to identify hundreds of metabolites associated with long-term risk of type 2 diabetes in initially healthy adults. A validated 44-metabolite signature improved risk prediction beyond conventional factors, offering insights into biological pathways and opportunities for earlier, more precise prevention.

18 Jan 2026

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Plasma protein profiling can help detect cancer in patients with non-specific symptoms

Brain structure changes linked to adaptability decline in aging adults

Interferon response key to fighting rhinovirus infections in nasal passages

New initiative boosts surveillance imaging, cuts mortality after aortic aneurysm repair

Perceived injustice intensifies trauma symptoms after October 7th attack

Canada's overburdened health systems may buckle with additional demand during FIFA World Cup

Understanding the trends of various neurological disorders in the Chinese population

Lung cancer deaths leveling off for EU women, except in Spain

Autistic and non-autistic people express emotions differently through facial movements

Medicare coverage of telehealth: Study could inform Congressional decision

Elevated tau in Long COVID patients raises risk for neurodegenerative diseases

Super agers' resilience against Alzheimer's disease linked to protective gene variant

PFAS exposure increases gestational diabetes risk

New study exposes a targetable vulnerability in acute myeloid leukemia

Understanding how caregiving burdens affect the psychology and emotions of young carers

Novel method predicts asthma exacerbations with high degree of accuracy

Students who game the most show lower diet quality and higher BMI, study finds

Research suggests bamboo-based foods could support metabolic health

Pulse oximeters miss hypoxemia more often in people with darker skin, study finds

Blood metabolites reveal who will develop type 2 diabetes years before diagnosis

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