An AI tool can analyze patients' narratives about injuries that sent them to the emergency room to predict who will later develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study found.

9 Nov 2026

Cleaner bedroom air linked to improved blood sugar control

Using portable filters to reduce exposure to air pollution during sleep may stabilize the large spikes in blood sugar experienced by people with prediabetes, a condition in which sugar (glucose) levels are higher than normal, a new study shows.

8 Nov 2026

Early heart procedures do not improve long-term survival in stable heart disease

Patients with stable heart disease and abnormal stress tests who have invasive procedures early in their care do not live longer than those initially treated with drugs and lifestyle changes alone, an international study shows.

8 Nov 2026

MD Anderson and P-Cure join hands to advance proton and helium ion therapy

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and P-Cure Ltd. today announced a strategic alliance to advance the development and clinical validation of a next-generation particle therapy platform designed to deliver both proton and helium ion therapy from a single compact upright treatment system.

8 Nov 2026

Searching for medicine in Europe? Not every Google result is what it seems

A study examining 9,000 Google search results across 30 European countries found that 36.3% of links to online medicine sellers led to illegal vendors, rising to nearly 77% for controlled substances. Countries that permitted legitimate online medicine sales generally had fewer illegal vendors among highly ranked search results than countries that prohibited such sales, although the observational findings do not establish causation.

8 Nov 2026

Seasonal allergies may be driving recurrent sinus infections

"Every spring, I get sick. Then it happens again in the fall." If you have frequent sinus symptoms that follow a seasonal pattern, allergies may be the root cause. Seasonal allergies can cause congestion, drainage, facial pressure, and fatigue.

6 Nov 2026

Epidemiologist investigates environmental risks to protect vulnerable cancer patients

Judy Ou, PhD, MPH, is an epidemiologist-which is, according to her, "the nerdiest kind of detective ever."

6 Nov 2026

Biodegradable microneedle particles improve drug delivery through the skin

Your skin is remarkably good at keeping things out of your body. Typically, that's a positive. It becomes an issue when medicine needs to get in.

6 Nov 2026

Five UK research hubs to develop technologies for healthier lives

Five new research and partnership hubs are being backed by over £52 million from the UK government through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), to develop tools that help people stay healthier for longer.

6 Nov 2026

National MS Society funds research for earlier disease detection

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is inviting researchers across a broad range of disciplines to apply for a new funding opportunity focused on advancing earlier detection of multiple sclerosis (MS).

6 Nov 2026

Daily step counts drastically reduce healthcare costs for seniors

More than sixty years after "I look up as I walk", known worldwide as "Sukiyaki", became Japan's most famous song about walking, a new study finds that as walkers look up, their predicted healthcare costs come down.

6 Nov 2026

Metal fumes, drinking habits and dementia: What a new study found

This study examines how workplace chemicals and lifestyle habits may influence Lewy body dementia risk, revealing potential sex differences in exposure effects.

6 Nov 2026

Siemens Healthineers to rebrand in vitro diagnostics business as Olyrian Diagnostics

Siemens Healthineers announced today it has initiated the carve-out process for its in vitro diagnostics business, marking an important step toward establishing a standalone company that will operate under the name Olyrian Diagnostics.

From Siemens Healthineers 5 Nov 2026

Southern Europe eats closest to the planetary diet, so why is diabetes so high?

Researchers comparing temperature trends, food supplies, and diabetes prevalence across Europe found that Southern Europe had the closest alignment with Planetary Health Diet recommendations, yet also recorded the highest and fastest-rising diabetes prevalence. The exploratory study found inconsistent relationships between warming, dietary composition, and diabetes across regions, suggesting that multiple environmental, lifestyle, and demographic factors warrant further investigation.

5 Nov 2026

A simple salt swap could prevent nearly 3 million deaths a year, researchers estimate

A global modelling study covering 193 countries and territories estimated that replacing regular salt with a potassium-enriched substitute containing 25% potassium chloride could prevent 2.96 million deaths, 10.17 million new cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease cases, and 69.43 million disability-adjusted life years annually. Although the researchers projected an increased risk of hyperkalemia-related deaths among people with impaired kidney function, the estimated cardiovascular benefits substantially outweighed these potential harms.

5 Nov 2026

NCCN expands agreement to improve cancer care in Vietnam

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) today announced the signing of a new agreement with the Viet Nam National Cancer Hospital (K Hospital) and The Vietnam Cancer Association (VCA), expanding a longstanding collaboration to improve cancer care through the adaptation and use of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.

5 Nov 2026

New guidelines urge opt-out tobacco treatment during hospital stays

For people who smoke cigarettes, a hospital stay may be an opportunity to quit. New clinical guidelines developed with experts from MUSC Hollings Cancer Center call on hospitals to make tobacco treatment a routine part of care.

5 Nov 2026

ASH establishes new blood reference ranges for Duffy-null individuals

ASH has developed new reference ranges for children and adults with Duffy-null status, a common genetic trait associated with naturally lower circulating white blood cell counts that affects more than 66% of people with African or Mediterranean ancestry in the US.

5 Nov 2026

New AI framework improves early screening for Parkinson's disease

Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) have developed an artificial intelligence model to streamline and improve screening for Parkinson's disease (PD) so doctors can refer patients for early-stage testing.

5 Nov 2026

Temporary ultrasonic sensor provides continuous feedback during spinal cord healing

Following a $13.48 million dollar award from the defense department, a team of engineers and surgeons from Johns Hopkins Medicine have published their first proof-of-concept study that shows temporarily implanting a tiny ultrasonic device into the location of a spinal cord injury can be feasible, safe and potentially useful.

5 Nov 2026