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

Multicenter trial validates continuous pregnancy-to-postpartum mobile health coaching program

A continuous, personalized mobile health (mHealth) coaching program can significantly reduce gestational diabetes incidence among high-risk pregnant women, independent of changes to maternal weight – according to an international study published today in the Lancet Digital Health.

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

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

Road improvements could expand access to cancer care in Rwanda

While studying health systems around the world during a yearlong fellowship, Abel Sapirstein traveled to northern Rwanda to visit Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence, at the time, the country's only publicly accessible facility to offer comprehensive oncology services.

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

Aston University audiologist launches new online resource supporting young people with microtia

Aston University audiologist Saira Hussain has developed and launched a new website to provide accessible, relevant information for children and young people with microtia, their parents and families, and other people seeking to understand the condition.

12 Nov 2026

Doctors share simple ways to avoid illness during holiday travel

Thanksgiving and the winter holidays bring with them some of the busiest travel days of the year, and while it's a festive time for families and other loved ones, it can also create problems for your health.

12 Nov 2026

Emotional and spiritual support vital for children in palliative care

A systematic review conducted by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland brings together studies from mainland China and Taiwan.

12 Nov 2026

Experts share key advice to prevent holiday foodborne illnesses

2026 has been an unusually severe and active year for food safety issues, particularly when measured by outbreak case counts and recall volume by weight.

12 Nov 2026

Yale Cancer Center offers team-based care for breast cancer patients

Hilary Axtmayer can pinpoint the moment her life changed. In 2023, Axtmayer-then a 40-year-old mother of two from Madison, Conn.-was receiving her regularly scheduled breast exam when her gynecologist paused mid-palpation. She'd found a lump.

12 Nov 2026

New statement highlights urgent need to improve veterans' heart health

Fewer than 5% of U.S. military veterans may achieve optimal cardiovascular health based on the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8™ metrics, highlighting an urgent opportunity to improve prevention and help veterans live longer, healthier lives, according to a new scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship journal, Circulation.

11 Nov 2026

$7.2 million NIH funding supports research into long-lived plasma cells

Central to many immune responses are antibodies, which identify foreign substances and help remove them from the body. The immune cells that produce them are called plasma cells, and they can mature into long-lived plasma cells that persist and provide protection for years or even decades.

11 Nov 2026

Case report highlights urgent communication gaps for deaf NHS patients

Deaf patients get a raw deal in NHS hospitals, suggests an illustrative case history of a deaf person's experience as an inpatient, published in the online journal BMJ Case Reports.

11 Nov 2026

Long travel distances linked to higher pediatric surgery complication risks

Nearly one in eight children undergoing a common inpatient surgical procedure lived more than 60 miles from the hospital where they received care.

11 Nov 2026

Study evaluates AI tools for making medical documents easier to read

A team of researchers from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) has evaluated various artificial intelligence (AI) language models to simplify medical reports and adapt them into clearer language for non-expert audiences.

11 Nov 2026

Breakthrough RNA blood test identifies hidden ovarian cancer warning signs

Hoag researchers announced a first in the world discovery of a molecular warning signal in the blood that identifies serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC), an early, precancerous stage of high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC).

11 Nov 2026

Swedish study identifies risk factors for prolonged opioid use after surgery

Opioids are effective medicines for severe pain following surgery, but prolonged use is associated with risks such as dependence and overdose.

10 Nov 2026

PMDD symptoms follow three distinct patterns, study finds

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a common mood disorder associated with the menstrual cycle. A new study published in Nature Communications shows that PMDD does not follow any universal pattern, and that there are three subtypes with different patterns of symptoms.

10 Nov 2026

Rare visual disorder causes cat features to appear on human faces

Karl, a 28-year-old man living in the northeastern United States, has a grey tabby cat named "Luna". In the morning, his cat is often the first face that he sees.

10 Nov 2026