| |  Tirzepatide significantly improved cardiometabolic risk markers in adults with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in the SURMOUNT-OSA phase 3 trials. Mediation analyses suggest both weight loss and reduced sleep-disordered breathing contributed to improvements in inflammation, insulin resistance, lipids, and blood pressure. | |
|
| |  A meta-analysis of 52 studies reveals insights into body composition and fitness in transgender athletes, challenging assumptions about competitive advantage. | |
|
| |  Air conditioning is linked to lower mortality rates in nursing homes during extreme heat, underscoring the importance of climate control for vulnerable seniors. | |
|
| |  The EMIT-2 trial shows zero influenza transmission despite ideal conditions, suggesting a perfect storm is needed for the virus to spread effectively. | |
|
| |  A five-year image-based study in people with type 2 diabetes found metformin use was associated with lower odds of developing intermediate age-related macular degeneration. The observational findings suggest a potential protective link but do not establish causation and warrant prospective clinical trials. | |
|
| |  Research indicates that many statin therapy side effects are not supported by evidence, suggesting a need for revised labeling to improve treatment decisions. | |
|
| |  The study uncovers obesity's genetic links to chronic diseases, offering insights into multimorbidity and the potential for targeted health interventions. | |
|
| |  New research in the February 2026 issue of JNCCN-Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network found that incorporating information from prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET/CT scans may be able to predict progression-free survival (PFS) and guide treatment planning in patients with rising prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels following removal of the prostate. | |
|
| |  The viewpoint reviews conflicting evidence on alcohol consumption, highlighting discrepancies between observational studies, genetic analyses, and public health guidance. It concludes that large randomized trials comparing alcohol moderation versus cessation are needed to clarify long-term health effects. | |
|
| |  Renowned as first responders to threatening infections, neutrophils also happen to feature prominently in the microenvironment of tumors, where they and other immune cells play opposing and frequently mutable roles in promoting-or resisting-cancer progression. | |
|
| |  New research suggests the liver plays a previously unrecognized role in bone health, but only in males. | |
|
| |  The study examines football fever, highlighting how emotional engagement elevates heart rates and stress levels in devoted fans during matches. | |
|
| |  Some men are resorting to obtaining testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) from underground sources due to significant barriers to accessing the therapy through formal medical channels, according to new Griffith University research. | |
|
| |  The study highlights a presymptomatic phase in type 1 diabetes progression, using immune niches to track immune changes before blood sugar abnormalities. | |
