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Your brain may reveal your Alzheimer’s risk before symptoms appear

Researchers developed the ARC brain connectivity score to distinguish cognitive resilience from vulnerability and improve early Alzheimer’s risk assessment.

13 Nov 2026

Broad genomic sequencing extends survival in advanced lung cancer patients

New research in the November 2026 issue of JNCCN-Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network found that patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) lived longer when they received broad-based genomic sequencing (BGS)-testing a large panel of dozens or hundreds of genes at once-before starting treatment, compared with patients who received more limited biomarker testing of just one or two genes.

13 Nov 2026

DNA methylation profiling stratifies recurrence risk in low-grade endometrial cancer

Molecular diagnostic approaches are expanding what information is available for clinicians and laboratory professionals, including uncovering antimicrobial resistance, identifying pathogens missed by conventional methods, revealing cancer recurrence risks and characterizing complex tumor biology.

13 Nov 2026

Single-cell spatial atlas profiles 850,000 cells across breast cancer progression

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have created one of the most detailed maps to date of the cell environment surrounding ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), the most common form of preinvasive, or stage 0, breast cancer.

13 Nov 2026

University of Utah researchers target cardiac fibroblast protein AEBP1

Most heart failure cases are caused to a large degree by a build-up of excess scar tissue in the heart, which currently has no treatments.

13 Nov 2026

Sino Biological advances AI-designed molecule validation with 4RISE™

AI can generate protein candidates at an unprecedented speed, but experimental validation remains essential to determine whether they properly express, bind targets, and demonstrate the desired biological properties.

From Sino Biological Inc. 13 Nov 2026

PlaqueTec’s BIOPATTERN trial passes 100 patients and expands to 8 NHS centers

PlaqueTec, a medtech company pioneering intracoronary liquid biopsy to reveal the biological drivers of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), today announced that its BIOPATTERN clinical trial has recruited its 100th patient and expanded to eight NHS specialist cardiac centers.

From PlaqueTec 12 Nov 2026

Study highlights healthcare barriers facing volunteer firefighters in Texas

In recent years, several organizations have recognized the firefighting profession's unique and substantial work-related health hazards, including cancers, heart disease, chronic respiratory illnesses and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

12 Nov 2026

US sexual harassment reports increase sharply between 2018 and 2024

The #MeToo movement gained global momentum in 2017, drawing attention to sexual harassment (SH) and its harms. More than 80 anti-sexual harassment bills subsequently passed across 25 US states, largely focusing on workplace harassment.

12 Nov 2026

Placental stem cell therapy shows promise for diabetic foot ulcers

An experimental cell therapy was well tolerated in 10 people with chronic diabetic foot ulcers, according to first-in-human study led by researchers at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM).

12 Nov 2026

Blocking Granzyme K protein may protect organs from age-related damage

Monash University researchers have identified a protein that drives age-related damage in vital organs, opening a potential new avenue for treatments that could help people stay healthier as they get older.

12 Nov 2026

Unusual allergy triggers cause anaphylaxis in children and teenagers

When people think about anaphylaxis, peanuts, shellfish, or even bee sting often come to mind. Three medically challenging cases presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting show that severe allergic reactions can come from far less obvious places: a fish ingredient hidden in an energy drink, a natural hair oil and a popular children's sensory toy.

12 Nov 2026

Clinicians continue ordering food allergy panels despite false positive risks

New research being presented at the 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) showed many clinicians in a survey knew that food allergy panel testing often results in false positives- yet they kept ordering it anyway.

12 Nov 2026

Your fitness may say less about cellular aging than you think

In a study of 84 middle-aged adults, researchers found that higher perceived stress and older age were associated with shorter telomeres, while physical fitness, body composition, and lifestyle habits showed no consistent independent associations. The findings suggest that telomere length may reflect psychosocial and health-related burden more closely than current physical performance, although the reported chronic disease association requires clarification because of an inconsistency in the paper's statistical coding.

12 Nov 2026

Scientists identify metabolic pathway driving lung cancer lymph node metastasis

Metabolic reprogramming plays a critical role in shaping the adaptive capabilities of malignant cells during dissemination.

12 Nov 2026

New light-based tool reveals how cells regulate autophagy

Inside each cell is a dynamic world of molecules and chemicals, signals and receivers, and construction and destruction.

12 Nov 2026

Irregular sleep schedules linked to increased anxiety and depression

People with irregular sleep-wake schedules may experience more severe symptoms of anxiety, depression, and even loneliness, according to a large study led by UC San Francisco and UC San Diego.

12 Nov 2026

Your BMI might not tell the full story about obesity, new research suggests

A study of 6,978 middle-aged UK adults found that nearly 69% of those classified as having obesity by BMI met the criteria for preclinical rather than clinical obesity under a new diagnostic framework. Clinical obesity was associated with higher five-year mortality odds, while conventional BMI categories showed no statistically significant associations, although the small number of deaths limits the strength of these findings.

12 Nov 2026

A 43-gram sugar gap separates adults who check food labels from those who rarely do

A nationally representative US study of 9,416 children and adults found that frequent nutrition label users consumed an average of 42.8 g less added sugar daily among adults and 14.5 g less among children compared with infrequent users. The findings suggest an association between checking nutrition labels and lower added sugar intake, although the observational study could not establish causation.

12 Nov 2026

A 12-year study links longer TV viewing to faster kidney function decline

A 12-year study of 6,220 Australian adults found that longer daily television viewing was associated with faster kidney function decline, with a stronger association among people with type 2 diabetes. Exploratory analyses suggested that women and physically inactive individuals may also be more affected, although some findings were inconsistent and the observational study could not establish causation.

12 Nov 2026