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TENS therapy reduces movement pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia patients

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 14:30
Adding TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) to outpatient physical therapy reduced movement-based pain and fatigue in patients with fibromyalgia, and the effects lasted for at least six months, according to a new study led by researchers at University of Iowa Health Care.

Ticks can survive for up to three weeks inside homes

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 13:53
It's fairly common for members of the public to ask bug experts if ticks that hitchhike into a house on people or dogs can actually survive indoors for any length of time.

LDCT screening significantly reduces lung cancer mortality in non-smokers

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 13:36
New evidence from a Chinese cohort presented today at the European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC) 2026 shows that onetime lowdose computed tomography (LDCT) screening can significantly reduce lung cancer mortality in a non-risk based population, including individuals with no smoking history.

Study reveals genetic evolution of major malaria vector species in South America

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 08:09
Anopheles darlingi mosquitoes-a major vector of malaria in South America-are evolving in response to insecticides, which may make them harder to kill and malaria more difficult to control, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Early testosterone surge triggers rare muscle disease

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 07:59
Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA) is a rare inherited disease that causes progressive muscle weakness and wasting in men.

Hospital delirium associated with increased likelihood of future dementia

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 07:02
Older adults who develop delirium during a hospital admission face a substantially higher risk of dementia in later years, even if they had no prior health conditions, according to a major new population study.

Do multi-strain probiotics improve long covid symptoms?

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 06:53
Multi-strain probiotics show potential to modulate gut microbiome in long COVID, yet their impact on inflammation and recovery is not statistically significant.

Dandelion leaves boost brain-protective compounds after digestion

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 05:35
Dandelion leaves are rich in polyphenols with neuroprotective effects, offering insights into natural strategies for Alzheimer's disease management.

Global maternal deaths decline but progress slows worldwide

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 23:10
Global maternal deaths have declined over the past three decades, yet progress has slowed in recent years and remains uneven across countries, according to new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 research published today in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health.

Study reveals overlooked depression symptoms in South Asian communities

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 23:03
Physical pain, heart-related sensations and repetitive negative thinking are among the most commonly reported symptoms of depression in South Asian communities - yet none appear in the diagnostic criteria used to screen for depressive disorders in the UK, according to a new review led by the University of Surrey.

Attachment anxiety linked to higher risk of short video addiction

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 23:00
No matter where we turn on social media, short videos are everywhere. Repeated exposure to this brief, information-dense, and rewarding content stimulates the brain in a way that tells us the experience is pleasurable or satisfying.

Study explores racial differences in gastric cancer immunotherapy outcomes

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:57
Advanced gastric cancer remains one of the deadliest malignancies, with a 5-year overall survival rate below 10%.

Study links higher enteric disease risk to E. coli in high-risk water supplies

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:56
A nationwide New Zealand study found no significant overall link between most routine drinking water quality indicators and enteric disease risk, but E. coli signals emerged in higher-risk settings such as surface-water supplies, systems with known source-water risks, and periods of heavy rainfall. The findings suggest that sporadic bacterial enteric disease may sometimes be linked to drinking water contamination, especially in vulnerable systems, while also highlighting important limitations and the need for targeted monitoring.

GLP-1 medications show mixed effects on body contouring outcomes

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:48
For patients undergoing body contouring surgery to remove excess abdominal skin after massive weight loss, use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications may have mixed effects on complication risks, suggests a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Heart failure and atrial fibrillation share underlying genetic and molecular mechanisms

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:45
New research published in Nature Cardiovascular Research reveals that heart failure and atrial fibrillation share underlying genetic and molecular mechanisms, suggesting that the two cardiovascular conditions may be less distinct than previously thought.

Study reveals how inflammation disrupts lymph node structure in lymphoma

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:39
In aggressive lymphomas, inflammatory messengers reprogram the "conductors" of the immune system, causing lymph nodes structure to collapse.

Access to trauma centers improves survival after gunshot injuries

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:26
For decades, Chicago's South Side neighborhoods have experienced high rates of firearm violence, making speedy access to expert trauma care a matter of life and death.

Circulating tumor DNA predicts breast cancer relapse after treatment

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:23
Fragments of tumor DNA circulating in the bloodstream of patients with breast cancer can predict whether they are likely to relapse, especially when samples are taken after the patients have received treatments prior to surgery.

Obesity-driven organ enlargement may boost cancer risk

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:16
Scientists at City of Hope® and TGen (part of City of Hope) are the first to explain a major mechanism for why gaining excess weight increases your risk of cancer.

University of Chicago and IDefine launch research program to develop Kleefstra syndrome treatment

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:13
The University of Chicago Department of Chemistry, in partnership with the advocacy organization IDefine – The Kleefstra Syndrome Foundation, is launching a targeted research program to develop a new potential therapeutic strategy for Kleefstra syndrome (KLEFS).

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