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Ten minutes of slow running boosts brain function and mood

A growing body of evidence shows that exercise improves mood and cognitive function. However, much of this evidence comes from cycling, which allows researchers to precisely control exercise intensity in the laboratory.

9 Sep 2026

New study evaluates medical and surgical treatments for mitral regurgitation

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal providing fresh evidence on the effectiveness of medical and surgical treatments for mitral regurgitation (MR).

9 Sep 2026

Single-cell atlas reveals key macrophage subtypes in myocardial infarction

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration. Myocardial infarction (MI) is characterized by extensive immune activation and dynamic remodeling of the cardiac microenvironment, in which myeloid cells play critical roles in regulating inflammation and tissue repair.

9 Sep 2026

New blood screening algorithm reduces unnecessary Alzheimer's PET scans

A new blood-based screening algorithm dramatically reduced the number of unnecessary PET scans needed to recruit patients at risk of Alzheimer's disease for a clinical trial, according to research from scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

9 Sep 2026

Study shows how the microbiome shapes lung cancer immunotherapy outcomes

Despite the revolutionary impact of immune checkpoint inhibitors on cancer therapy, 60% to 80% of patients with NSCLC still show suboptimal responses.

9 Sep 2026

Weakened form of Mpox drove the 2022 global outbreak

The strain of Mpox behind the 2022 outbreak was a weakened form of the virus, which may have helped to spread it faster, a new study from the University of Surrey reports.

9 Sep 2026

ACC Latin America 2026 brings together experts to examine the latest cardiovascular science

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Colombian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery will host the ACC Latin America 2026 conference on September 17-19 in Medellín, Colombia.

9 Sep 2026

New laser-fabricated plasmonic chip accurately identifies and sorts cancer cells

Novel laser-fabricated plasmonic chip combines 185 nm Raman resolution and deep learning to identify and sort cancer cells with 96.2% accuracy.

9 Sep 2026

Early pregnancy emotions may predict childhood developmental delay risks

Pregnancy is often one of the biggest emotional and physical transitions in a woman's life. Alongside the well-known physical changes, many women also experience shifts in mood and mental health during pregnancy and after giving birth, with anxiety and depression being quite common.

9 Sep 2026

New project explores financial impact of chronic kidney disease

A new research project launched by Kidney Wales and Aston University will explore how living with chronic kidney disease affects people's financial wellbeing.

9 Sep 2026

Updated COVID-19 vaccines protect adults with autoimmune rheumatic conditions

In an Arthritis & Rheumatology analysis of data on 60,980 US adults with autoimmune rheumatic conditions who developed COVID-19 between December 2020 and August 2024, those who received booster or updated (2023-2024) COVID-19 vaccines were less likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to those who received only the initial series vaccines or who were unvaccinated.

9 Sep 2026

Digital program reduces burnout and anxiety in distressed nurses

Burnout, depression, anxiety, and suicide are increasing in the nursing and overall health care workforce, which adversely impacts health care quality and safety.

9 Sep 2026

Workplace stress may impair erectile function in young men

New research in the International Journal of Clinical Practice suggests that workplace psychological stress may impair erectile function in young men by affecting certain stress management pathways in the brain and reducing testosterone levels.

9 Sep 2026

Researchers develop biodegradable microneedle particles to enhance drug delivery

Researchers have developed biodegradable particles with microscopic needles that painlessly puncture the skin to help it absorb drugs delivered through patches or creams.

9 Sep 2026

New integrated framework advances precision surgery for liver cancer

Hepatocellular carcinoma is the sixth most common malignancy and the third leading cause of cancer-related death globally.

9 Sep 2026

Fourier 80 Duo - Expanding access to NMR

Discover how the Fourier 80 Duo expands access to NMR with powerful benchtop performance, streamlined workflows, and expert insights from Bruker.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 9 Sep 2026

New AI model forecasts glucose changes in type 1 diabetes patients

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases, affecting around 66 million adults in Europe - a figure projected to rise to more than 72 million by 2050.

9 Sep 2026

New AI method tracks immune responses without known antibody databases

A research team comprising Associate Professor FUNAKOSHI Yohei, Associate Professor YAKUSHIJIN Kimikazu, Professor MINAMI Hironobu, and Associate Professor OHJI Goh of Kobe University, together with graduate student MASUDA Genki, then-graduate student IIZUMI Shunsuke, Associate Professor OHUE Masahito, and colleagues at the Institute of Science Tokyo, has developed a new analysis method, LM-QASAS.

9 Sep 2026

Johns Hopkins researchers identify human resistin as a key driver of inflammation

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered a critical biological mechanism that helps explain how inflammation is triggered and sustained in a wide range of diseases-highlighting a promising avenue for future therapeutic development.

9 Sep 2026

Is stroke risk higher after a cancer diagnosis?

New research indicates that people with invasive cancer face an elevated risk of experiencing a stroke, especially in the first few months after diagnosis and especially if they have certain types of cancer.

9 Sep 2026