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Unexpected behavior observed during interactions between immune cells and dying cells

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 09:58
Over the years, cell biology has built a detailed picture of how cells compartmentalize their internal functions. Central to this organization is the nucleus, which houses the genetic material and is separated from the cytoplasm by a robust nuclear envelope.

Opioids offer limited short-term relief for acute pain

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 08:59
The world's largest review of opioid pain relievers prescribed for acute pain found these medicines provide only small, short-term relief for some acute conditions and are ineffective for some others.

Muscles retain molecular memory of repeated inactivity

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 08:44
Muscle loss, or atrophy, due to inactivity is common after illness, injury, hospitalization or falls, and becomes increasingly frequent with aging.

Study reveals gaps in life-saving antenatal treatments for premature babies

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 08:33
A new global analysis of two antenatal treatments that reduce the risk of cerebral palsy and respiratory complications in premature babies reveals significant international variation in implementation.

TRAP laws reduce access to obstetricians nationwide

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 08:29
A study in Health Economics uncovers a major unintended consequence of abortion‐related regulations: a measurable decline in the availability of obstetricians and gynecologists.

Gaps persist in evidence-based care for preterm infants

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 08:13
Prenatal magnesium sulfate and steroids can reduce the risks of cerebral palsy and respiratory complications in preterm infants.

Small RNA molecules can accurately predict survival in older adults

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 08:02
As people age, it becomes harder to know who is on track for healthy years ahead and who may be at higher risk for serious decline.

Easy-to-use blood test score can help identify alcohol-related fatty liver disease

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 07:51
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have developed a new, easy-to-use blood test score that can help identify when fatty liver disease is being driven by excessive alcohol use, an important distinction that often goes unrecognized in routine care.

Nearly 6 in 10 women in the U.S. may have cardiovascular disease in the next 25 years

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 07:21
Driven by rising rates in high blood pressure, nearly 6 in 10 women in the U.S. will have some type of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the next 25 years, according to a new scientific statement published today in Circulation, the peer-reviewed, flagship journal of the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all.

High-fat ketogenic diet improves exercise response in diabetic mice

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 07:13
To be healthy, conventional wisdom tells us to exercise and limit fatty foods. Exercise helps us lose weight and build muscle.

Social deprivation tied to less diverse gut microbiome

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 07:08
Living in a poorer neighborhood in the UK could impact the make-up of your gut microbiome, potentially leading to worse health.

Element Biosciences introduces VITARI™, redefining what high-throughput sequencing makes possible

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 06:33
Element Biosciences Inc. today announced VITARI, the first ever high-throughput benchtop sequencing system capable of delivering a high-quality whole genome at $100.

Mental health struggles in first year of cancer care predict worse outcomes

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 04:56
This study reveals a strong association between early mental health disorders in cancer patients and increased all-cause mortality, highlighting care needs.

Acute heart failure linked to high readmission and death rates

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 03:20
Almost half of patients hospitalized for acute heart failure in Europe are readmitted within a year, according to a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in the European Heart Journal.

High-risk patients account for majority of postoperative deaths and readmissions

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 01:50
A major new study, led by Queen Mary University of London and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has been published in The Lancet Public Health.

Lingering brain inflammation found after mild COVID infection

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 01:02
Even a mild case of COVID-19 or the flu can impact the body long after the fever and cough fade, according to new Tulane University research that may help explain why some people struggle to feel fully recovered weeks or months later.

SolasCure completes phase II clinical trial, demonstrating accelerated healing with Aurase Wound Gel

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 23:45
SOLASCURE Ltd (SolasCure), a biotechnology company developing a novel treatment to transform chronic wound healing, today announced the successful completion of its second Phase II clinical trial, CLEANVLU2. The study demonstrated that its investigational product, Aurase Wound Gel (AWG), heals chronic wounds at a faster rate than current standard of care, providing clinical validation of its ability to deliver continuous enzymatic debridement while simultaneously activating wound healing.

INTEGRA Biosciences strengthened its market position in 2025

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 23:44
INTEGRA Biosciences reported a successful financial year in 2025, despite exceptional economic and geopolitical challenges.

Nutri-Score labeling system fails to reflect nutritional complexity of cocoa

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 22:04
Researchers at the University of Granada have revealed that the Nutri-Score labeling system, commonly used in Europe to assess food quality, is unable to adequately reflect the nutritional and metabolic complexity of soluble cocoa sold in Spain.

Barshop Institute at UT Health San Antonio secures major federal funding for longevity trial

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 22:01
Positioning The University of Texas at San Antonio as a national anchor for aging and longevity science, its Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies will receive up to $38 million in federal funding for the first nationwide clinical study in healthy longevity.

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