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Blocking cellular communication reduces the spread of deadly glioblastoma

In a new study published in Cancer Cell, researchers at VIB-KU Leuven reduced the spread of glioblastoma by interrupting specific interactions between the brain's immune cells and tumor cells.

27 Oct 2026

Essential marathon training tips to prevent injuries and boost recovery

The NYC Marathon is just around the corner, and thousands of New Jersey runners are expected to participate.

27 Oct 2026

NCCN releases first-ever guide for cancer caregivers

Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)-an alliance of leading cancer centers in the United States responsible for guidelines that patients and providers rely on worldwide to improve outcomes-published its first-ever NCCN Guidelines for Patients focused specifically on how to support loved ones with cancer.

27 Oct 2026

New medical framework redefines women’s heart health starting at puberty

The American Heart Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine released landmark publications that redefine women's heart health, starting at puberty.

27 Oct 2026

More Americans now know alcohol increases future cancer risks

Nearly 6 in 10 Americans (58%) know that regularly consuming alcohol increases the chances of later developing cancer, according to a nationally representative survey in October by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC), a statistically significant increase of five percentage points since February 2026.

27 Oct 2026

Vitamin B5 derivative pantethine helps prevent and alleviate psoriasis symptoms in mice

Researchers in China have discovered that the vitamin B5 derivative pantethine limits the activity of immune cells that are key contributors to autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis.

27 Oct 2026

Rutgers study links prenatal wildfire smoke exposure to autism risk

A Rutgers-led analysis of health insurance records found that exposure to fine particles from wildfire smoke during pregnancy was associated with a higher risk of autism diagnosis in children, with the strongest associations during the second and third trimesters.

27 Oct 2026

Noninvasive focused ultrasound offers hope for treating advanced Parkinson's

As Stan Au's Parkinson's disease symptoms progressed, everyday activities became daily battles. His hands shook so badly that he struggled to hold utensils and couldn't sign his name.

27 Oct 2026

Opioid drop drives decline in drug-related heart infection hospitalizations

A new national study found that hospitalizations for serious heart infections associated with drug use are declining after years of increases, driven largely by a decrease in opioid-associated cases.

27 Oct 2026

E-cigarettes help smokers quit even without behavioral support sessions

A new study by Queen Mary University of London, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), has found that e-cigarettes can help people quit smoking even without ongoing behavioral support.

27 Oct 2026

The impact of vibration on microscopy

Environmental vibration affects microscopy image quality, experimental accuracy and reproducibility, and how isolation technologies can help.

From TMC Vibration Control 27 Oct 2026

LINAC-based radiosurgery effectively reduces seizures but causes significant side effects

Drug-resistant epilepsy types, such as mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE), are surgically managed through anterior temporal lobectomy (ATL).

27 Oct 2026

Narcissistic brains show less consistent activation during shared embarrassment

People with more narcissistic traits had less consistent patterns of brain activation in real life-like scenarios involving another's loss of face––a finding that may help explain difficulties in their social interaction.

27 Oct 2026

Rapid testing technology identifies trace drug contamination in public spaces

The study, published in the Journal of Mass Spectrometry, tested the method in a working UK pub and found traces of cocaine and ketamine on surfaces across bathrooms, tables and bar areas.

27 Oct 2026

Study identifies the amygdala as target for treating memory disorders

A walnut-sized area of the brain known as the amygdala plays a giant role in determining which experiences end up in long-term memory and which are forgotten.

27 Oct 2026

Breakthrough targeted therapy shows strong precision in treating chronic myeloid leukemia

A more effective and better-tolerated treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) could improve quality of life for people living with the disease.

27 Oct 2026

High intake of saturated fat can promote favorable changes in cardiovascular risk markers

New analyses from the Norwegian randomized controlled trial CARBFUNC show that more than doubling saturated fat intake over a two-year period can promote favorable changes in several cardiovascular risk markers, without increasing apoB, the main suspected risk factor.

27 Oct 2026

Evolutionary history reveals why brains connect to opposite bodies

Dr Martin Wessendorf is a neuroscientist and an associate professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. His work focuses on how the brainstem controls the function of neurons in the spinal cord.

27 Oct 2026

Monash University study shows nurse-led program improves midlife dementia risk profiles

New research led by Monash University shows a multi-domain dementia risk reduction program delivered by general practice nurses can improve estimated dementia profiles in middle-aged adults, offering a practical new model for proactive brain health.

27 Oct 2026

Machine learning models predict common cancer risks using routine health data

Machine learning models using routinely collected health information, such as blood tests, medical history and lifestyle factors, could help identify people at higher risk of several common cancers, according to an international study reported at the ESMO Congress 2026.

27 Oct 2026