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Senolytic drugs rejuvenate blood stem cells in sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease causes premature aging of blood stem cells, which scientists may be able to address with a special class of drugs, according to a new study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

22 Jul 2026

ACC introduces cardiogenic shock designation to improve heart attack care

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is introducing a new cardiogenic shock designation to improve outcomes for one of the most life-threatening complications of a heart attack.

22 Jul 2026

Peroxisome preservation extends lifespan and protects mitochondrial health in worms

A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging on July 6, 2026, titled "Inhibition of peroxisomal protein PRX-11 promotes longevity in Caenorhabditis elegans via enhancements to mitochondria."

21 Jul 2026

Study examines the link between blood type and cardiovascular risk in hemodialysis patients

Do you know your blood type? It is important information that is used for blood transfusions, but few realize blood types could also be linked to disease risks. In the general population, people with blood type O have been reported to have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular mortality.

21 Jul 2026

Researchers use canine iPSCs to generate red blood cell-like cells

Blood transfusions are crucial in human and veterinary medicine, yet human blood reserves are in constant need of donors while blood bank systems in veterinary care are nearly non-existent.

19 Jul 2026

Online harassment and screen time linked to suicidal thoughts

In the digital age, adolescents and young adults increasingly form social connections through online spaces, including social media, gaming and messaging platforms, which serve as venues for identity exploration, peer connection and emotional validation.

16 Jul 2026

Study suggests lipid droplet accumulation is a conserved feature of senescent cells

A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging on July 1, 2026, titled "Senescent cells accumulate lipid droplets."

16 Jul 2026

Social media restrictions for adolescents require broader systems approach

Amrit Kaur Purba and colleagues argue that social media restrictions operate within a wider system of adolescents, families, schools, governments, and commercial actors - and therefore should be treated as complex systems interventions rather than isolated behavioral policies.

15 Jul 2026

High-risk emergency surgery reduces healthy days at home for seniors

Older adults who undergo high-risk emergency general surgery spend significantly fewer days living independently at home after surgery than those undergoing lower-risk procedures, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

14 Jul 2026

Researchers uncover hidden mechanism behind cancer-linked SPOP mutations

Mutations to the protein SPOP are widespread in cancer, yet many remain poorly understood. To address this gap, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists obtained structures of SPOP in both the presence and absence of these mutations.

13 Jul 2026

Social media and low body esteem fuel cosmetic procedure addiction

As cosmetic procedures become increasingly normalized worldwide, new research suggests that for some women, repeated treatments may become addiction-like rather than purely cosmetic.

13 Jul 2026

New benchmark shows AI still misses the human side of mental health care

PsyEval is a new benchmark that tests how large language models perform on mental health knowledge, diagnostic assessment, and emotional support tasks. The study found that leading models can show strong factual recall and fluent responses, but still struggle with empathy, clinical nuance, prompt sensitivity, and safe diagnostic behavior.

12 Jul 2026

Harvard University hosts the world's largest conference dedicated to longevity biotechnology

The 13th Aging Research & Drug Discovery (ARDD) Meeting, the world's largest conference dedicated to longevity biotechnology, will take place from October 1-3, 2026, at the David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University.

11 Jul 2026

New study links overactive C1 neurons to prolonged anxiety responses

Anxiety disorders affect more than 300 million people globally. Several brain regions have been linked to anxiety, but how these regions connect has been poorly understood.

9 Jul 2026

AI-powered digital twins help train future mental health clinicians

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, New York University and Penn's Linguistic Data Consortium have received a two-year, $4 million grant from the Wellcome Trust to develop a scalable, AI-powered platform for training mental health clinicians.

9 Jul 2026

Only one in 10 Australians know the Black Triangle safety symbol

Research highlights gaps in awareness of Australia's Black Triangle Scheme, suggesting strategies to enhance understanding and reporting of adverse drug events.

8 Jul 2026

Adaptor proteins regulate macrophage behavior to control cancer growth

A new review was published in Volume 13 of Oncoscience on May 22, 2026, titled "Adaptor proteins regulating tumor-associated macrophage polarization during cancer progression."

7 Jul 2026

New conceptual model links sacred moments to clinician well-being

In health care, it is often the smallest moments that carry the greatest meaning - a quiet conversation with a patient, a shared reflection with colleagues, or a hand held in silence.

6 Jul 2026

Case study shows how accurate diagnosis can guide personalized treatment for renal oncocytoma

A new case report was published in Volume 17 of Oncotarget on July 2, 2026, titled "Renal oncocytoma: Α case report and literature review."

6 Jul 2026

Swiping-based dating apps show strongest ties to compulsive use and body dissatisfaction

A meta-analysis of 27 studies involving 21,263 adults linked swiping-based dating app use to small-to-moderate adverse mental health correlates, especially compulsive use, body image concerns, and appearance-related anxiety. General well-being was not significantly associated with app use in the primary analysis, and the authors stressed that mostly cross-sectional evidence cannot prove causality.

5 Jul 2026

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Latest Social Media News and Research

Senolytic drugs rejuvenate blood stem cells in sickle cell disease

ACC introduces cardiogenic shock designation to improve heart attack care

Peroxisome preservation extends lifespan and protects mitochondrial health in worms

Study examines the link between blood type and cardiovascular risk in hemodialysis patients

Researchers use canine iPSCs to generate red blood cell-like cells

Online harassment and screen time linked to suicidal thoughts

Study suggests lipid droplet accumulation is a conserved feature of senescent cells

Social media restrictions for adolescents require broader systems approach

High-risk emergency surgery reduces healthy days at home for seniors

Researchers uncover hidden mechanism behind cancer-linked SPOP mutations

Social media and low body esteem fuel cosmetic procedure addiction

New benchmark shows AI still misses the human side of mental health care

Harvard University hosts the world's largest conference dedicated to longevity biotechnology

New study links overactive C1 neurons to prolonged anxiety responses

AI-powered digital twins help train future mental health clinicians

Only one in 10 Australians know the Black Triangle safety symbol

Adaptor proteins regulate macrophage behavior to control cancer growth

New conceptual model links sacred moments to clinician well-being

Case study shows how accurate diagnosis can guide personalized treatment for renal oncocytoma

Swiping-based dating apps show strongest ties to compulsive use and body dissatisfaction

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