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DLL3 on circulating tumor cells predicts tarlatamab success in lung cancer

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 11:27
A team led by investigators at the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute has discovered that a particular marker on tumor cells circulating in the blood indicates whether a patient with lung cancer will experience a lasting response to a newly approved immunotherapy called tarlatamab.

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during pregnancy affect children's development

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 11:07
Research at Karlstad University shows that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during pregnancy can influence children's behavior and brain development.

Long-term singles experience sharper decline in life satisfaction and well-being

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:07
More and more young adults abstain from entering committed romantic relationships, and this may be affecting their well-being.

Cannabidiol could become a therapeutic tool for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 09:55
Cannabidiol (CBD) could become a therapeutic tool to address some of the most frequent and disabling consequences of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a condition caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy.

DTU researchers discover gut bacteria link to reduced allergy and asthma risk

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:33
Researchers from DTU have patented an invention that uses naturally produced substances from gut bacteria of the bifidobacteria type to reduce the risk of allergies and asthma.

New metabolomic signature predicts type 2 diabetes risk beyond traditional factors

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:29
Diabetes, a metabolic disease, is on the rise worldwide, and over 90 percent of cases are type 2 diabetes, where the body does not effectively respond to insulin.

Research shows racial-ethnic differences in the risk of pregnancy-related high blood pressure

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:25
The risk of pregnancy-related high blood pressure varied markedly among subgroups of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander people, highlighting the need for tailored prevention and treatment, according to research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

Specific foods linked to autism risk via immune pathways

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 06:01
Genetic and clinical data suggest dietary factors may influence autism risk via immune pathways, highlighting the need for further research in this area.

Light daily movement linked to longer life in cardiometabolic disease

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 04:37
Researchers determine the impact of light physical activity on mortality in people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome.

Breast milk shares beneficial bacteria with babies

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 04:04
Researchers examine the relationship between the maternal milk microbiome and infant gut microbiome.

Axol Bioscience raises $2.8 M to advance US expansion and product development

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 23:31
Axol Bioscience Ltd. (Axol), a leading provider of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technologies for drug discovery and disease research, today announced that it has secured $2.8 million (£2.1 million) in funding.

New mouse model enables study of chronic lung infections in aging

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 23:27
Respiratory infections are among the leading causes of illness and death in the elderly, driven by immune aging, chronic diseases, and reduced physiological resilience.

More surgical patients on opioid use disorder treatment demand updated pain care

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 23:24
As more Americans receive treatment for opioid use disorder, that progress is increasingly showing up in the operating room, creating an urgent need to modernize how pain is managed during and after major surgery, according to a study in the February 2026 issue of Anesthesiology, the peer-reviewed medical journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).

Long-term study reveals shifting patterns in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 23:19
Most COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is rooted in concerns that can be addressed and effectively reduced over time, according to a new study following more than 1.1 million people in England between January 2021 and March 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic, published in The Lancet.

Deep brain region could be crucial for preserving physical strength during aging

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 23:10
A new study suggests that a little-known region deep in the brain could be crucial for preserving physical strength as we age. The findings could help detect and prevent frailty before it begins.

Study explores how biological and environmental systems regulate body weight

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 22:16
Pennington Biomedical researchers recently investigated the systems of the body that regulate weight, exploring whether our bodies defend an established weight target or if our bodies operate within a broader range of tolerance before biological mechanisms are activated.

Novel antibody shows promise in overcoming resistance to cancer immunotherapy

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 22:13
According to a Phase I study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, published today in Nature Medicine, the novel monoclonal antibody linavonkibart demonstrated the potential to overcome treatment resistance to anti-PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitors in multiple cancer types.

Preclinical study reveals potential new treatment for severe liver fibrosis

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 22:11
Researchers at McMaster University are leading preclinical studies into a novel drug candidate developed by Espervita Therapeutics that has the potential to prevent and reverse liver fibrosis - a dangerous, disease-induced build-up of scar tissue in the liver that often leads to cancer.

Postoperative complications of medical tourism place growing financial burden on the NHS

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 22:06
The postoperative complications of medical tourism may be costing the NHS up to £20,000 per patient, suggest the findings of a rapid review of the available data, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

Global analysis uses machine learning to map drivers of cancer outcomes

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 21:59
For the first time, researchers have used machine learning – a type of artificial intelligence (AI) – to identify the most important drivers of cancer survival in nearly all the countries in the world.

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