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Teen girls who play organized sports show lower breast cancer risk biomarkers

This cross-sectional study of 191 adolescent girls found that ≥2 hours of organized recreational physical activity in the past week was associated with lower breast percent water content and reduced oxidative stress. These biomarkers are linked to breast cancer risk, although causality and long-term outcomes cannot be inferred.

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

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

Alcohol-free drinks may reduce harm, if marketing loopholes stop

The BMJ review warns that unregulated alcohol-free drinks may widen inequalities and undermine effective alcohol control, emphasizing the need for caution.

19 Jan 2026

England’s North–South maternity mortality gap persists

The study identifies persistent variations in perinatal mortality across England, calling for structured knowledge exchange to reduce health inequalities.

19 Jan 2026

Ashwagandha aids recovery without blunting training stress in athletes

Six weeks of Ashwagandha root extract supplementation in semi-professional team-sport athletes was associated with sex-specific effects during pre-season training. Females showed improved perceived recovery with stable cortisol, while males demonstrated gains in lower-body power with stable cortisone levels.

18 Jan 2026

Women and anxious people show distinct types of underconfidence

Women and people with anxiety are both prone to low confidence in their own abilities, but a new study by University College London (UCL) researchers has found that the two groups are prone to two distinct types of underconfidence.

16 Jan 2026

Paracetamol use during pregnancy not linked to autism, ADHD or intellectual disability

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or intellectual disability among children.

16 Jan 2026

New markers improve detection of aggressive breast cancer cells in the blood

Of all the types of breast cancer, triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive and lacks specific therapies.

16 Jan 2026

Cancer mortality drops 34% as treatments and early detection improve

The 2026 cancer statistics reveal improved survival rates but highlight persistent inequities in cancer incidence and mortality across different populations.

16 Jan 2026

What makes a run feel great or terrible, according to runners themselves

A qualitative analysis of Strava data highlights the impact of environment and social interactions on runner sentiment and mental health during the pandemic.

16 Jan 2026

Smoking cessation apps can boost quit rates, especially alongside medication

Smartphone apps show promise in smoking cessation, outperforming minimal support and enhancing traditional interventions, according to a recent meta-analysis.

16 Jan 2026

UK patients seeking surgery overseas are returning with complications the NHS must treat

Outward medical tourism for surgery results in serious complications, creating challenges for the NHS and highlighting the need for better patient awareness.

16 Jan 2026

Raising the minimum wage is linked to fewer dangerous pregnancy complications

Findings indicate that higher minimum wages are linked to reduced maternal hypertensive disorders, emphasizing the impact of economic policy on health outcomes.

16 Jan 2026

Study connects adolescent exercise with breast cancer risk biomarkers

Recreational physical activity may be associated with breast tissue composition and biomarkers of stress in adolescent girls, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC).

16 Jan 2026