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New light-based tool reveals how cells regulate autophagy

Inside each cell is a dynamic world of molecules and chemicals, signals and receivers, and construction and destruction.

12 Nov 2026

Irregular sleep schedules linked to increased anxiety and depression

People with irregular sleep-wake schedules may experience more severe symptoms of anxiety, depression, and even loneliness, according to a large study led by UC San Francisco and UC San Diego.

12 Nov 2026

Experts warn against pharmaceutical influence in obesity destigmatization campaigns

We should be wary of campaigns by pharmaceutical companies to destigmatize obesity, say experts in The BMJ today.

12 Nov 2026

Your BMI might not tell the full story about obesity, new research suggests

A study of 6,978 middle-aged UK adults found that nearly 69% of those classified as having obesity by BMI met the criteria for preclinical rather than clinical obesity under a new diagnostic framework. Clinical obesity was associated with higher five-year mortality odds, while conventional BMI categories showed no statistically significant associations, although the small number of deaths limits the strength of these findings.

12 Nov 2026

A 43-gram sugar gap separates adults who check food labels from those who rarely do

A nationally representative US study of 9,416 children and adults found that frequent nutrition label users consumed an average of 42.8 g less added sugar daily among adults and 14.5 g less among children compared with infrequent users. The findings suggest an association between checking nutrition labels and lower added sugar intake, although the observational study could not establish causation.

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

A study of 844,000 adults reveals what BMI misses about obesity

A multinational study of 844,108 adults found that combining BMI with waist measurements improved obesity classification and identified mortality risks that BMI alone could miss. Clinical obesity was associated with a 69% higher all-cause mortality hazard, compared with 19% for preclinical obesity, while most participants with preclinical obesity were not estimated to progress to clinical obesity during long-term follow-up.

12 Nov 2026

Liver-derived protein helps protect brain cells and improves memory in Alzheimer's mice

Researchers identified 92 circulating proteins that cross the blood-brain barrier and enter brain tissue, revealing how proteins such as liver-derived APOA1 help regulate astrocyte cholesterol metabolism and support neuronal synapses. In an Alzheimer's disease mouse model, APOA1 transport was impaired, but increasing its production in the liver reduced selected inflammatory and amyloid-related abnormalities, improved synaptic integrity, and enhanced some measures of memory.

12 Nov 2026

Inhaled living medicine reduces drug-resistant lung biofilms in the lungs of pigs

A "living medicine" has thinned biofilms of antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the lungs of pigs, according to the findings of a study published today in the journal eBioMedicine.

12 Nov 2026

Sleep-like brain waves during wakefulness linked to Parkinson's symptoms

A new study shows that slow brain waves – typically associated with deep sleep or a sleep-like state – are more frequent during wakefulness in patients with Parkinson's disease and correlate with symptoms such as hallucinations and impaired cognition.

12 Nov 2026

Simple outpatient scoring system cuts deaths among malnourished children

New research co-led by the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) suggests that a new tool for use in low-resource settings can save lives and reduce the need for hospital stays among children receiving outpatient treatment for malnutrition.

12 Nov 2026

Stress worsens quality of life in adults with multiple illnesses

Perceived stress is more strongly associated with poorer health-related quality of life among adults living with two or more chronic conditions than among those without chronic conditions, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

12 Nov 2026

European long-term care models offer valuable lessons for the U.S.

For millions of Americans, long-term care presents enormous financial, logistical, and emotional challenges.

12 Nov 2026

Major report urges national nutrition standards for Australian childcare centers

A major report into Australia's childcare services has recommended access to nutritionally adequate food be included in national quality standards.

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

Immune and metabolic shifts drive acute pancreatitis into chronic disease

Pancreatitis is clinically classified into acute pancreatitis (AP) and chronic pancreatitis (CP). Most patients with AP recover without residual pancreatic dysfunction; a subset develops recurrent AP, and only selected high-risk individuals-particularly those with ongoing etiological exposure, genetic susceptibility, or severe necrotizing disease-progress to CP.

12 Nov 2026

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New light-based tool reveals how cells regulate autophagy

Irregular sleep schedules linked to increased anxiety and depression

Experts warn against pharmaceutical influence in obesity destigmatization campaigns

Your BMI might not tell the full story about obesity, new research suggests

A 43-gram sugar gap separates adults who check food labels from those who rarely do

A 12-year study links longer TV viewing to faster kidney function decline

A study of 844,000 adults reveals what BMI misses about obesity

Liver-derived protein helps protect brain cells and improves memory in Alzheimer's mice

Inhaled living medicine reduces drug-resistant lung biofilms in the lungs of pigs

Sleep-like brain waves during wakefulness linked to Parkinson's symptoms

Simple outpatient scoring system cuts deaths among malnourished children

Stress worsens quality of life in adults with multiple illnesses

European long-term care models offer valuable lessons for the U.S.

Major report urges national nutrition standards for Australian childcare centers

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

Immune and metabolic shifts drive acute pancreatitis into chronic disease

Doctors share simple ways to avoid illness during holiday travel

Experimental vaccines aim to treat and prevent aggressive cancers

Biologic drug offers promising protection against alpha-gal syndrome

Stocking epinephrine in schools protects students and eases family financial burdens

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