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Limited screen use may support concussion recovery process

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 23:29
Moderate screen time in the first 3 days after concussion is linked to faster recovery, with an average 141 minutes of daily use speeding up symptom resolution by 35%, finds a study of 80 concussed teens published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Food security review shows how countries can protect staple crops from global shocks

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 23:17
A systematic review of 105 studies found that climate change, water scarcity, land-use change, biofuel demand, trade disruptions, pandemics and conflict are major threats to maize, rice and wheat supplies. The authors identify international trade, agricultural innovation, virtual water trading and well-managed food stockpiles as practical ways to strengthen food security.

Mycoplasma genitalium unlikely to drive recurrent preterm deliveries

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 23:04
A new study from UTHealth Houston found that the common sexually transmitted infection, Mycoplasma genitalium, also known as MGen, does not appear to increase the risk of recurrent preterm birth.

New meningioma atlas uncovers clues to tumor aggressiveness

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 22:53
One of the most detailed maps to date of meningioma - the most common brain tumor in adults - reveals how the tumor's surrounding environment helps drive disease behavior and patient outcomes, according to new research from Mayo Clinic.

NHS pathology staff face unsafe formaldehyde exposure levels

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 22:38
Routine exposure to harmful levels of the human tissue preservative formaldehyde are risking the health of thousands of NHS staff working in pathology departments across the UK, due to poor monitoring and control, finds an analysis of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, published online in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine.

Moderate screen exposure linked to better concussion outcomes

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 22:36
Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital have found that moderate screen time might be better for concussion recovery than no screen time at all.

Statins may help prevent frailty in older adults

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 22:31
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have demonstrated that older U.S. veterans who initiated statin therapy were significantly less likely to develop frailty over time, suggesting that the cholesterol-lowering medications may have healthy aging benefits beyond cardiovascular disease prevention. Results are published in the European Heart Journal.

Apitegromab helps tirzepatide users lose fat while preserving lean mass

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 22:17
A phase 2 trial found that apitegromab plus tirzepatide reduced lean body mass loss by 1.9 kg compared with tirzepatide plus placebo after 24 weeks, while overall weight loss remained similar.

Obesity drug mazdutide reduces weight and waist size in major trial

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 21:51
Once-weekly 9 mg mazdutide produced clinically meaningful weight loss in Chinese adults with obesity, reducing body weight by 16.65% after 60 weeks versus 1.50% with placebo. The phase 3 GLORY-2 trial also found improvements in waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, and lipid markers, but gastrointestinal adverse events were common.

More daily steps translate to improved mental health and better sleep among college students

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 15:55
University students who aren't always enthused about walking across campus for class can take heart in new research that suggests lots of daily steps translates to improved mental health and better sleep.

New antibiotic from soil bacteria targets drug-resistant superbugs

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 15:48
Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered a new antibiotic that may be a bulwark in the fight against drug-resistant superbugs, according to new research published in Nature.

Study identifies key protein driving colon cancer drug resistance

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 15:17
One of the most widely used chemotherapeutic agents for colorectal cancer is 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), a cornerstone treatment that has improved outcomes for countless patients.

High obesity levels linked to fewer surgical procedures in Americans

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 15:05
Researchers from LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center and collaborating institutions have found that Americans with the highest levels of obesity are undergoing fewer surgical procedures overall.

New digital platform treats insomnia and anxiety in seniors

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 14:51
Cognitive behavioral therapies for insomnia (CBT-I) are increasingly being delivered online in order to improve accessibility.

New study frames altered protein modifications as cancer drivers

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 14:14
Cancer has often been explained through mutations in deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or changes in ribonucleic acid (RNA), but these layers do not fully explain why tumors with similar genetic profiles can behave differently.

Japanese study reveals how healthcare systems shape immigration preferences

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 14:07
In recent years, anti-immigration sentiment has become increasingly common around the world. A common concern surrounding immigration is its potential impact on the host country's welfare system, including healthcare.

Fluctuating hormones during menopause reshape brain activity patterns

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 13:49
Research at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont reveals how menopause, once a taboo topic, affects brain function, reinforcing the idea that the menopause transition is not only a reproductive milestone, but also a critical neurological phase.

Advanced MRI scans predict chronic kidney disease in patients undergoing nephrectomy

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 13:44
An investigator at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has received international recognition for innovative imaging research that may help physicians identify patients at increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) before they undergo surgery for kidney tumors.

Large study uncovers brain network differences in bipolar disorder

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 13:37
New research from the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC has discovered subtle but widespread differences in the brain's communication networks in people with bipolar disorder, offering new insight into how illness severity and treatment may relate to brain wiring.

New study shows iron-dependent cell death spreads in wave-like patterns

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 13:32
A new review published in EXO – Beyond the Cell (EXO) examines growing evidence that ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of regulated cell death, may spread between cells and travel through tissues in wave-like patterns.

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