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Moffitt awarded $22.4 million grant to lead novel studies and clinical trials for leptomeningeal disease
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have been awarded a $22.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of War to lead groundbreaking studies and clinical trials for leptomeningeal disease, a devastating complication of breast and other cancers that spreads to the coverings of the brain and spinal cord.
Study reveals gaps between parents’ perceptions and children’s actual sleep
While many parents assume that putting a child to bed means they will quickly be asleep, a new study from researchers at Brown University found that's often not the case.
Study investigates cumulative effects of collegiate athletic career on general health outcomes
New research investigating health outcomes in NCAA athletes during their first year after leaving college sports found that some health measures were worse than expected, but others actually improved.
Study shows c-Kit–expressing sweet cells are central to taste bud regeneration after nerve injury
Taste is one of our most vital senses, shaping appetite, nutrition, and quality of life. Yet taste buds are fragile, relying heavily on the nerves that connect them to the brain.
New intervention improves pediatricians' ability to counsel families on early peanut introduction
Results from a randomized clinical trial published in Pediatrics show that pediatricians who received targeted educational and clinical decision-support tools were significantly more likely to advise parents to introduce peanut-containing foods early – an approach recommended by national prevention guidelines but often underused in practice.
Inflammatory responses may play a role in cancer-related fatigue
New research reveals that inflammatory responses may play a role in different types of fatigue experienced by many people with cancer.
Long commutes and small homes linked to insomnia in Tokyo adults
Researchers examine the relationship between commute time and house area with insomnia and daytime sleepiness.
Common food additives may trigger childhood asthma
Researchers utilize metabolomics to investigate the mechanisms underlying the association between food additives and childhood asthma.
Azelastine nasal spray prevents COVID-19 and rhinovirus infections
Researchers discuss the effects of azelastine nasal spray on the rate of SARS-CoV-2 infection as compared to placebo.
TBI-associated dementia risk emphasizes need for targeted fall prevention programs
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with new cases of dementia, use of home care services, and admission to long-term care, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)
Researchers identify a central controller of mitochondrial dynamics in disease
A key switch for cellular energy balance has been discovered in cells: it could potentially become the target of new therapies for diseases ranging from Parkinson's to rare disorders caused by defects in the cell's powerhouses, the mitochondria.
Study reveals new strategy to block TNBC metastasis and restore chromosomal stability
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is one of the most aggressive and hardest forms of breast cancer to treat, but a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine suggests a surprising way to stop it from spreading. Researchers have discovered that an enzyme called EZH2 drives TNBC cells to divide abnormally, which enables them to relocate to distant organs.
BD celebrates 55 years of manufacturing excellence and impact in Sumter, S.C. - Oct 3, 2025
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today will commemorate 55 years of manufacturing excellence at its Sumter, South Carolina facility, which throughout its history has been a core site within the Company's extensive U.S. manufacturing footprint.
Visceral fat activity linked to advanced endometrial cancer
High metabolic activity of visceral fat may be associated with more aggressive endometrial cancer, new research presented today at the 38th Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM'25) has shown.
Study finds surge in the use of weight loss drugs among bariatric surgery patients
New research findings show a significant increase in the use of weight loss drugs among patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery, signaling an evolution in the management of obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
Surgical hospital closures disproportionately hit poor and socially vulnerable communities
A new national study reveals that hospitals providing surgical care have closed at a significantly higher rate than new ones have opened, with closures disproportionately concentrated in communities with high levels of poverty and social vulnerability.
Mastectomy may contribute to worse sexual health, psychosocial outcomes
While mastectomy is often a necessary and life-saving treatment option for many women with breast cancer, the surgery may contribute to worse sexual health, body image, and several other physical and emotional challenges after surgery, according to a new systematic review on the effects of mastectomy in women with breast cancer.
Rectal bleeding increases the odds of colorectal cancer diagnosis by 8.5 times
Adults under 50 undergoing colonoscopy were found to have a dramatically higher risk of having colorectal cancer when the procedure was done for rectal bleeding.
Depression can affect surgical outcomes and postoperative costs
Depression is known to be associated with physical health challenges, in everything from disrupting sleep to an increased cancer risk.
Innovative topical cream relieves chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
Most patients receiving chemotherapy with taxanes or platinum salts develop pain and loss of sensitivity in their hands and feet—a severe side effect that can interfere with proper treatment.