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Repeated exposure to aged vape plumes could negatively impact lung health

Electronic cigarettes - or vapes - can release puffs of vapor in aromatic clouds. The health risks of breathing in this secondhand or passive vapor aren't fully understood.

30 Jan 2026

New mode of communication inside cells helps bacterial pathogens to evade drugs

Biologists have uncovered a new mode of communication inside cells that helps bacterial pathogens learn how to evade drugs.

30 Jan 2026

Research uncovers alternative inflammatory pathway in rheumatoid arthritis treatment

The class of anti-inflammatory drugs known as TNF-inhibitors has brought relief to many sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis, but they don't work for up to 4 of every 10 patients.

30 Jan 2026

WHO launches guide to address mental health and stigma for people living with NTDs

Marking World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that millions of people living with NTDs continue to face profound and often unseen suffering due to discrimination, social stigma and untreated mental health conditions.

30 Jan 2026

Addressing inconsistent breakpoints in global antibiotic resistance monitoring efforts

Antibiotic resistance is often framed as a hospital problem, but a growing body of evidence shows that rivers, soils, wastewater, and other natural environments are quietly becoming major reservoirs of resistant bacteria.

30 Jan 2026

Hippocampus reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes, study finds

A preclinical study published in Nature has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes.

30 Jan 2026

New wearable device may reduce hand tremors linked with neurological conditions

UBC Okanagan researchers have advanced their work on developing a non-invasive, accessible way to reduce uncontrolled hand tremors.

30 Jan 2026

Research uncovers trade-offs in aging muscle stem cell functionality

Aging muscles heal more slowly after injury - a frustrating reality familiar to many older adults.

30 Jan 2026

Key risk factors identified for long-term relapse in alcohol use disorder

John F. Kelly, PhD, of the Recovery Research Institute and Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is the lead author of a paper published in Frontiers in Public Health, "Long-term relapse: markers, mechanisms, and implications for disease management in alcohol use disorder."

30 Jan 2026

Researchers develop blood test to find pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported investigators have developed a blood test to find pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, one of the deadliest forms of cancer.

30 Jan 2026

AI-driven model enhances treatment decisions for cancer patients after heart attack

Cancer patients who suffer a heart attack face a dangerous mix of risks, which makes their clinical treatment particularly challenging.

30 Jan 2026

AI-supported mammography improves early detection of breast cancer

Artificial intelligence (AI)-supported mammography identifies more cancers during screening and reduces the rate of breast cancer diagnosis by 12% in the years following, finds the first randomised controlled trial of its kind involving over 100,000 Swedish women published in The Lancet journal.

30 Jan 2026

WHO collaborating center established to assess food risks and benefits

WHO has designated the DTU National Food Institute to host a new collaborating center, named "WHO Collaborating center for Risks and Benefits of Foods and Diets".

30 Jan 2026

Innovative light control technique improves miniature endoscopic imaging capabilities

Endoscopic optical coherence tomography is widely used to visualize tissue microstructures in real time, but current probes face clear limitations.

30 Jan 2026

Turning everyday eggs into powerful nutrient delivery systems

Eggs as functional foods: this review explores enrichment techniques that enhance nutrient bioavailability and support health through precision nutrition.

30 Jan 2026

Time of radiotherapy can influence the effectiveness of cancer treatment

A team of researchers from the Andalusian Centre for Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine (CABIMER) and the University of Seville, in collaboration with the Virgen Macarena University Hospital, have identified a fundamental mechanism that links the 24-hour circadian cycle to the precise repair of DNA breaks.

30 Jan 2026

DNA repair enzyme failure triggers inflammation and accelerates aging in cells

If severe DNA damage is not repaired, the consequences for the health of cells and tissues are dramatic.

30 Jan 2026

Research uncovers why certain brain cells are more resilient to tau protein buildup

New research by UCLA Health and UC San Francisco has uncovered why certain brain cells are more resilient than others to the buildup of a toxic protein that is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, potentially leading to new targets for therapies or treatments.

30 Jan 2026

FIU establishes hub for cardiovascular innovation

With cardiovascular disease remaining the leading cause of death in the United States, this Heart Month (February), FIU is establishing an interdisciplinary center designed to accelerate breakthroughs in heart disease research, education, and innovation.

30 Jan 2026

Aptamer-based wearables revolutionize continuous health tracking

Continuous monitoring of biomarkers is essential for early disease detection, treatment evaluation, and personalized health management, yet most clinical tests rely on invasive, single-point blood sampling. Recent advances in aptamer-based wearable electrochemical sensors offer a promising alternative by enabling real-time, continuous tracking of physiological signals directly in or on the body.

30 Jan 2026

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Medical News

Repeated exposure to aged vape plumes could negatively impact lung health

New mode of communication inside cells helps bacterial pathogens to evade drugs

Research uncovers alternative inflammatory pathway in rheumatoid arthritis treatment

WHO launches guide to address mental health and stigma for people living with NTDs

Addressing inconsistent breakpoints in global antibiotic resistance monitoring efforts

Hippocampus reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes, study finds

New wearable device may reduce hand tremors linked with neurological conditions

Research uncovers trade-offs in aging muscle stem cell functionality

Key risk factors identified for long-term relapse in alcohol use disorder

Researchers develop blood test to find pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

AI-driven model enhances treatment decisions for cancer patients after heart attack

AI-supported mammography improves early detection of breast cancer

WHO collaborating center established to assess food risks and benefits

Innovative light control technique improves miniature endoscopic imaging capabilities

Turning everyday eggs into powerful nutrient delivery systems

Time of radiotherapy can influence the effectiveness of cancer treatment

DNA repair enzyme failure triggers inflammation and accelerates aging in cells

Research uncovers why certain brain cells are more resilient to tau protein buildup

FIU establishes hub for cardiovascular innovation

Aptamer-based wearables revolutionize continuous health tracking

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