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MUSC study reveals gender shift in adolescent vaping trends

For decades, boys and men were more likely than their female peers to use nicotine. But a new study from MUSC shows that among U.S. adolescents, that pattern has reversed for vaping.

19 Oct 2026

Researchers capture clear images of complex cancer drug building enzyme

A joint research group led by Ryo Tanifuji and Hiroki Oguri from the University of Tokyo and Yoshikazu Tanaka from Tohoku University has successfully visualized SacC, an enzyme that plays a key role in building the complex five-ring core of safracin B.

19 Oct 2026

Hospitals can lower surgical emissions through greener anesthesia choices

Hospitals can sharply reduce the climate impact and cost of surgery without compromising patient safety by changing routine anesthesia practices, including reducing the use of high-emission anesthetic gases, suggests a new study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2026 annual meeting.

19 Oct 2026

Most parents say having a baby costs too much

Welcoming a new baby brings moments of joy, major milestones and significant expenses.

19 Oct 2026

Lack of primary care increases early breast cancer death risk

People who are marginalized or lack access to a primary care provider are at greater risk of early death from newly diagnosed (de novo) metastatic breast cancer, according to research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.260156.

19 Oct 2026

Study links DNA methylation to OCD psychotherapy treatment response

OCD is a mental health disorder characterized by unwanted, recurring thoughts and repetitive behaviors that can severely interfere with everyday life. Exposure-based psychotherapy is one of the most effective treatments, but the biological mechanisms underlying treatment response remain poorly understood.

19 Oct 2026

KAIST study discovers how the brain processes movement based on level of depressive symptoms

Can changing your posture change your mood? Previous studies have suggested that body posture and movement can influence emotions. KAIST researchers have extended this line of research by showing that, when people perform the same "depressed" body movements, their brain responses differ depending on the level of their depressive symptoms.

19 Oct 2026

Miro1 protein linked to insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes

A protein called Miro1 found at elevated levels in the skeletal muscle of people with Type 2 diabetes may contribute to insulin resistance, potentially making it a target for future treatments that help the body regulate blood sugar, according to a study published today in Nature Communications.

19 Oct 2026

First patient dosed in Phase 1 clinical trial of new cancer drug

On August 18, 2026, in Japan, the Department of New Experimental Therapeutics and Early-Phase 1 Drug Development Service at Kansai Medical University Hospital, led by Professor Toshio SHIMIZU, administered DS1025 to the first patient worldwide as part of a global, multicenter First-in-Human Phase 1 clinical trial sponsored by Daiichi Sankyo.

19 Oct 2026

Researchers use AI to identify early-stage inhibitors for antiviral therapy

Viral infections can be difficult to treat as viruses evolve rapidly, allowing them to develop resistance to drugs designed to attack viral proteins directly.

19 Oct 2026

Study reveals mature immune functions in embryonic neutrophils

Neutrophils are white blood cells that form part of the body's first line of defence. Researchers have now demonstrated for the first time that neutrophils are found in many tissues during embryonic development, and that they can perform the same functions as adult neutrophils.

19 Oct 2026

Residential greenery linked to lower dementia risk in older adults

Urban residents with more greenery within 100 meters of their homes have a lower risk of developing dementia over time.

19 Oct 2026

Voice frequency patterns reveal clues linked to type 2 diabetes

A new research study in theIEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics reveals how scientists at Klick Labs created visual maps of sound frequencies (spectrograms) to identify complex, new patterns associated with Type 2 diabetes, using only smartphone recordings of randomly selected short English sentences and participant sex as study criteria.

19 Oct 2026

Antibody patterns may predict inflammatory bowel disease years before diagnosis

A large-scale study, presented today at UEG Week 2026, has identified distinct antibody patterns up to 10 years before the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), potentially opening new avenues for earlier risk detection and providing insights into future disease course.

19 Oct 2026

Antibiotic exposure during childhood linked to higher risk of IBS in young adults

Antibiotic use from childhood through early adulthood was associated with higher odds of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at age 24, with the odds increasing as the number of antibiotic prescriptions rose, according to a new study presented today at UEG Week 2026.

19 Oct 2026

Cannabis smokers may need more anesthesia during upper endoscopy

Patients who smoke or vape cannabis may need more anesthesia during an upper endoscopy than those who use edibles or do not use cannabis, according to a new study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2026 annual meeting.

19 Oct 2026

Presurgical sleep medications linked to less pain and anxiety after surgery

Improving sleep before surgery through the use of melatonin or Ambien (zolpidem) may ease presurgical anxiety, reduce pain after surgery, decrease opioid requirements and help patients recover better, according to an analysis of 25 years of research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2026 annual meeting.

19 Oct 2026

GLP-1 medications linked to reduced postoperative infections and heart complications

GLP-1 medications, widely prescribed for diabetes and weight loss, may also help protect people from serious complications after surgery.

19 Oct 2026

Preoperative physical activity linked to lower delirium risk after surgery

Staying active before surgery may do more than strengthen the body for recovery - it may protect the brain.

19 Oct 2026

Cannabis users face increased heart attack risk around surgery

As marijuana use becomes more common and legal in most U.S. states, patients who use cannabis may face a significantly higher risk of heart attack around the time of surgery, while also showing an unexpected lower risk of dangerous blood clots in the veins, suggests a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2026 annual meeting.

19 Oct 2026