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Study explores how biological and environmental systems regulate body weight

Pennington Biomedical researchers recently investigated the systems of the body that regulate weight, exploring whether our bodies defend an established weight target or if our bodies operate within a broader range of tolerance before biological mechanisms are activated.

13 Jan 2026

Novel antibody shows promise in overcoming resistance to cancer immunotherapy

According to a Phase I study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, published today in Nature Medicine, the novel monoclonal antibody linavonkibart demonstrated the potential to overcome treatment resistance to anti-PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitors in multiple cancer types.

13 Jan 2026

Preclinical study reveals potential new treatment for severe liver fibrosis

Researchers at McMaster University are leading preclinical studies into a novel drug candidate developed by Espervita Therapeutics that has the potential to prevent and reverse liver fibrosis - a dangerous, disease-induced build-up of scar tissue in the liver that often leads to cancer.

13 Jan 2026

Novel immunotherapy targeting pancreatic cancer shows promising results in phase 1/2 trial

A recent publication in Nature Medicine describes a novel immunotherapy targeting pancreatic cancer that has shown promising results in a first in-human phase 1/2 trial.

13 Jan 2026

Implanted vagus nerve stimulation device offers lasting relief for severe depression

About 20% of U.S. adults experience major depression in their lifetime. For most people, symptoms improve within a few treatment attempts, but up to one-third of patients have treatment-resistant depression, for which standard antidepressant medication or psychotherapy isn't enough.

13 Jan 2026

Postoperative complications of medical tourism place growing financial burden on the NHS

The postoperative complications of medical tourism may be costing the NHS up to £20,000 per patient, suggest the findings of a rapid review of the available data, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

13 Jan 2026

Global analysis uses machine learning to map drivers of cancer outcomes

For the first time, researchers have used machine learning – a type of artificial intelligence (AI) – to identify the most important drivers of cancer survival in nearly all the countries in the world.

13 Jan 2026

WHO urges stronger taxes to curb sugary drink and alcohol consumption

Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are getting cheaper, due to consistently low tax rates in most countries, fueling obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and injuries, especially in children and young adults.

13 Jan 2026

Higher maternal blood pressure linked to increased risks of pregnancy complications

Helping women to keep their blood pressure at normal levels could reduce their risk of experiencing pregnancy complications, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Bristol. The research is published in BMC Medicine today [14 January].

13 Jan 2026

New open access guide helps parents and coaches spot youth concussions

An international group of researchers has put together an easy-to-follow guide for parents and coaches to recognize concussions in young athletes and respond appropriately.

13 Jan 2026

Genomic analysis reveals diverse, drug-resistant E. coli in diabetic foot infections

New research led by King's College London, in collaboration with the University of Westminster, has shed light on the diversity and characteristics of E. coli strains that drive diabetic foot infections.

13 Jan 2026

Obesity study reveals gut fat's unique inflammatory role and immune cell richness

Abdominal fat is not a uniform tissue. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, and Helmholtz Munich reveals that fat located close to the large intestine contains an unusually high number of inflammatory fat cells and immune cells.

13 Jan 2026

Epstein-Barr virus together with a gene variant contributes to onset of multiple sclerosis

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Study explores how biological and environmental systems regulate body weight

Novel antibody shows promise in overcoming resistance to cancer immunotherapy

Preclinical study reveals potential new treatment for severe liver fibrosis

Novel immunotherapy targeting pancreatic cancer shows promising results in phase 1/2 trial

Implanted vagus nerve stimulation device offers lasting relief for severe depression

Postoperative complications of medical tourism place growing financial burden on the NHS

Global analysis uses machine learning to map drivers of cancer outcomes

WHO urges stronger taxes to curb sugary drink and alcohol consumption

Higher maternal blood pressure linked to increased risks of pregnancy complications

New open access guide helps parents and coaches spot youth concussions

Genomic analysis reveals diverse, drug-resistant E. coli in diabetic foot infections

Obesity study reveals gut fat's unique inflammatory role and immune cell richness

Epstein-Barr virus together with a gene variant contributes to onset of multiple sclerosis

Study sheds new light on how structural brain changes are tied to memory decline in aging

Single-cell analysis reveals gene disruptions in early-onset Alzheimer's brain regions

Fruit fly study identifies genes regulating dopamine and sleep

New CHEST guidelines offer evidence-based biologic selection for severe asthma

Magnetic torque boosts cardiac organoid maturation, mimicking heart development

Short-term, calorie-restrictive diet improves Crohn’s disease symptoms

Petrolatum ointments cause microshunt swelling, rupture in glaucoma patients

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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