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UCSF and Samsung launch remote study on aging brain health
An innovative new study from the Neuroscape research center at UCSF, and consumer electronics giant Samsung seeks to understand decade-by-decade changes in brain health.
Six-gene signature predicts colorectal cancer recurrence after liver metastases
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center identified a six-gene signature in microscopic colorectal cancer (CRC) liver metastases that may help predict recurrence after treatment.
Discovery could pave the way for future vaccines against genital herpes
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have identified a key protein that allows the virus that causes genital herpes to get into the nervous system.
New study links overactive C1 neurons to prolonged anxiety responses
Anxiety disorders affect more than 300 million people globally. Several brain regions have been linked to anxiety, but how these regions connect has been poorly understood.
Tufts study shows global intake of healthy plant-based foods remains low among youth
Healthy plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes are the foundation of a healthy diet for anyone, no matter how old they are.
Stem cell study uncovers molecular pathway for enamel regeneration
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, yet once damaged, it cannot regenerate naturally.
Review highlights traditional Chinese medicine for Chikungunya fever management
Chikungunya fever, caused by Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), has re‑emerged as a major global health threat. The 2025 outbreak in Guangdong, China – the largest local epidemic ever recorded – marks a critical epidemiological turning point.
New noninvasive approach analyzes compounds released during cupping therapy
Cupping therapy is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique used to treat chronic pain, expedite muscle recovery, and other conditions.
Study reveals complex relationship between alcohol and Alzheimer's disease
Alcohol use has been associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. But new research from the Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health suggests the relationship between alcohol and Alzheimer's disease is more complicated than previously thought.
Review highlights macrophages as key drivers of chronic transplant rejection
A comprehensive review led by Professors Malgorzata Kloc and Xian Chang Li at the Immunobiology and Transplant Science Center of Houston Methodist Hospital in the United States was published in Volume 2, article number 29 of the journal Immunity & Inflammation on June 30, 2026.
Scientists discover molecular mechanism behind anesthesia-induced unconsciousness
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Birkbeck, University of London, have identified a site where a commonly used anesthetic binds to sodium ion channels, revealing a molecular mechanism that may explain how these drugs dampen communication between neurons.
Inhaler misuse linked to cognitive impairment and poor manual dexterity
Cognitive function, hand dexterity, and breathing ability play an important role in helping people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) use their inhalers correctly, according to a new study.
Clinical trial finds stem cell brain transplants feasible for Parkinson's disease
A landmark study led from Lund, Sweden, has shown that transplanting stem-cell derived dopamine progenitor cells into the brain is feasible.
Genetic research reveals surprising metabolic pathway for irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects more than 10% of the general population, causing recurrent abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea.
GLP-1 drugs may reduce lung scarring from Long COVID in diabetic patients
GLP-1 agonists have become popular treatments for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, and newer studies suggest other health benefits as well.
Yeast food supplement helps immune cells fight cancer more effectively
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and University College Dublin (UCD) have shown for the first time that a food supplement made from yeast helps the body to make stronger immune cells that can fight cancer.
New form of hereditary prostate cancer can cause aggressive disease at a young age
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have identified a new form of hereditary prostate cancer that, while rare, can cause aggressive disease at a young age.
Random sounds during sleep disrupt brain waves and impair memory
A research team in Freiburg has investigated how random sounds played during sleep affect the consolidation of new memories.
Lung tumors hack the nervous system to cause severe cachexia
Cachexia is a condition in which patients affected by cancer or other chronic diseases become sick and lose weight.
Study: Aortic dissection survivors can participate in moderate‑intensity exercise at home
A multicenter clinical trial led by UTHealth Houston has found that survivors of aortic dissection can participate in moderate‑intensity exercise at home without increasing the risk of recurrent aortic events.




