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Protein linked to Parkinson's may drive faster Alzheimer's disease progression in women

Alzheimer's-related brain changes progressed up to 20 times faster in women who also had abnormal levels of a Parkinson's-related protein, according to a Mayo Clinic study published in JAMA Network Open.

4 Mar 2026

Researchers develop versatile machine learning tool to automate complex clinical diagnostics

A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed a versatile machine learning model that could one day greatly expand what medical scans can tell us about disease.

4 Mar 2026

Dietary fat ratios impact the strength of immune cells and ability to fight disease

The types of fats we consume directly impacts the survival and strength of the body's immune cells and ability to fight disease, researchers have found.

4 Mar 2026

Study highlights the mental health costs of marine ecosystem damage

The year-long algal bloom along the South Australian coastline has not only devastated marine life and triggered health risks for humans and pets: it has also had a significant psychological impact on local residents, according to new research.

4 Mar 2026

Study sheds light on potential therapeutic strategies for post-traumatic osteoarthritis

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis often affects younger, active individuals and progresses quickly following ligament or cartilage injury.

4 Mar 2026

Fear of embarrassment creates a vicious cycle of loneliness in young teenagers

A University of the Sunshine Coast study of young teenagers has identified a vicious cycle of loneliness linked to the fear of embarrassment or judgment by peers.

4 Mar 2026

3D-printed scaffolds use shape memory to heal infected bone defects

Infected bone defects arise in conditions such as osteomyelitis and post-traumatic bone infections, where microbial persistence and immune imbalance prevent effective healing.

4 Mar 2026

Researchers identify TRIM13 protein as key driver of immune suppression in sepsis

Dendritic cells (DCs) are increasingly recognized as important contributors to sepsis-associated immune dysfunction.

4 Mar 2026

3D-printed model offers chance for surgeons to rehearse heart surgeries

Washington State University researchers have developed a 3D-printed model of the left side of the heart that contracts and beats, offering the chance for surgeons and medical students to rehearse important heart surgeries on a model that acts like the real thing.

4 Mar 2026

Nonadherence to COPD medication increases hospital admissions and mortality

Medication nonadherence among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a result of affordability and lack of knowledge about medications, among other factors, and leads to increased exacerbations and faster lung function decline, according to two new studies.

4 Mar 2026

Microbial taxa more likely to be found in people with dyslipidemia

Before the onset of cardiovascular disease symptoms, people often develop dyslipidemia, or abnormal levels of lipids in the blood.

4 Mar 2026

Periodontal bacteria trigger bone density reduction via the gut

Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums, affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is increasingly linked to systemic disorders beyond the oral cavity.

4 Mar 2026

Removing patient fees doubles digital healthcare consultations among young adults

Young adults are more likely to consume healthcare when it is available via healthcare apps, and even more so if they do not have to pay patient fees.

4 Mar 2026

Vaginal estrogen therapy is safe for young endometrial cancer survivors, study finds

Despite the increased incidence of endometrial cancer in younger women, there is limited research regarding the safety of local, low-dose vaginal estrogen therapy (ET) for survivors.

4 Mar 2026

Study finds around six nightclub deaths occur annually in the UK

Around 6 deaths a year are linked to clubbing in the UK, finds a 15 year retrospective study published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.

4 Mar 2026

Problematic gaming in pre-teens linked to higher risk of psychotic experiences

Pre-teens who struggle to control their video gaming habits are more likely to have psychotic-like experiences a year later, a new study has found.

4 Mar 2026

Study uncovers a biological cause for persistent taste loss after COVID-19

Some individuals have experienced a loss of taste long after a COVID-19 infection has subsided. Researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala University and the University of Colorado have now shown that this may be due to a disruption in taste cells that would otherwise give rise to experiences of sweet, bitter or umami.

4 Mar 2026

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Protein linked to Parkinson's may drive faster Alzheimer's disease progression in women

Researchers develop versatile machine learning tool to automate complex clinical diagnostics

Dietary fat ratios impact the strength of immune cells and ability to fight disease

Study highlights the mental health costs of marine ecosystem damage

Study sheds light on potential therapeutic strategies for post-traumatic osteoarthritis

Fear of embarrassment creates a vicious cycle of loneliness in young teenagers

3D-printed scaffolds use shape memory to heal infected bone defects

Researchers identify TRIM13 protein as key driver of immune suppression in sepsis

3D-printed model offers chance for surgeons to rehearse heart surgeries

Nonadherence to COPD medication increases hospital admissions and mortality

Microbial taxa more likely to be found in people with dyslipidemia

Periodontal bacteria trigger bone density reduction via the gut

Removing patient fees doubles digital healthcare consultations among young adults

Vaginal estrogen therapy is safe for young endometrial cancer survivors, study finds

Study finds around six nightclub deaths occur annually in the UK

Problematic gaming in pre-teens linked to higher risk of psychotic experiences

Study uncovers a biological cause for persistent taste loss after COVID-19

Satellite livers could provide booster function for patients awaiting transplants

Stem cells from human primary tooth pulp may help treat chronic-phase cerebral palsy

Mathematical model identifies how estrogen protects women from high blood pressure

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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