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New index identifies HIV prevention gaps across the Southern United States
The University of Mississippi-led study, published in Frontiers in Public Health, offers health care and government leaders a new tool for targeting HIV-related support where the need is highest.
Air pollution below EPA thresholds still poses heart health risks
Air pollution does not have to exceed federal limits to potentially harm human health, according to a new review published in Environmental Pollution.
Long-term exposure to air pollution associated with lower semantic memory
A new study by researchers at UC Davis Health and Kaiser Permanente found that higher exposure to very small air pollution particles (PM2.5) over a 17-year span was associated with lower semantic memory.
Clean drinking water shortages threaten food security across nations
A new global study has found that people without access to clean drinking water are significantly more likely to experience food insecurity and food safety threats, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated global action to address these issues together.
What pregnancy reveals about a woman’s future heart health
Pregnancy acts as a natural cardiovascular stress test, revealing hidden heart disease and identifying women at higher long-term risk after complications such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and preterm birth. The review highlights major evidence gaps in cardio-obstetric care and calls for stronger postpartum screening, dedicated women’s health clinics, and better inclusion of reproductive-age women in research.
Could GLP-1 drugs help prevent breast cancer? New study points to a possible link
A large retrospective cohort study of 111,646 overweight or obese women found that GLP-1 agonist exposure was associated with lower breast cancer incidence. After propensity-score matching, GLP-1 exposure was linked to nearly 30% lower odds of breast cancer, but the authors stress that randomized trials are needed before these drugs can be considered for prevention.
Scientists develop mineralized DNA hydrogel to accelerate bone repair
A new study developed a mineralized DNA hydrogel that combines immune regulation with sustained bone regeneration.
Scientists launch project to improve early autism diagnosis in preemies
An international team of researchers from Europe and Australia will contribute to MICRO-NEST, a €6 million Horizon Europe project applying innovative approaches to identify markers of autism in children born before 37 weeks of gestation.
New study reevaluates stroke risk for female patients with atrial fibrillation
A new Tulane University study challenges a long-standing assumption in heart care: that being female automatically increases stroke risk for patients with atrial fibrillation, a common condition that causes the heart to beat irregularly.
Disabled individuals face significant barriers to oral health care
People with disabilities continue to face major barriers when seeking oral health care, according to new research that explored the perspectives of patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in different countries.
New research project maps the mathematical architecture of consciousness
Psychedelic drug experiences are among the most fascinating but mysterious journeys of the human mind.
Study shows how TAF1 regulates ferroptosis in cancer cells
Ferroptosis has become a promising area in cancer research because it may provide a way to target tumor cells that evade other better-known forms of programmed cell death, such as apoptosis and necroptosis.
Americans view ultraprocessed foods as addictive and harmful
Across partisan lines, Americans broadly believe ultraprocessed foods are addictive and harmful – expressing attitudes strikingly like those that spurred regulation of the tobacco industry, new Cornell University-led research finds.
CAR-T cell therapy shows promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis
Current therapies for rheumatoid arthritis rely on sustained immunosuppression rather than restoration of immune tolerance, with off-drug remission remaining rare.
Continuing gout therapy during remission lowers future flare risk
The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology - held its 2026 annual Congress in London, where gout was high on the agenda.
Brain tumor removal may improve blood sugar in diabetes patients
A new study published today in JAMA Network Open found that removing olfactory groove meningioma - a type of brain tumor located near the base of the brain - may improve blood sugar control in patients with diabetes.
Simple probiotic may treat acid reflux and prevent cancer
Patients with acid reflux, which occurs when stomach acid pushes up into the esophagus, know the symptoms all too well: heartburn, belching, chest pain and trouble swallowing.
Study discovers memory switchboard that protects past knowledge
The brain may reuse some cells to store many different memories without mixing them up with or erasing older memories, a new study in mice suggests.
New antibiotic kills drug-resistant bacteria by targeting a previously unknown vulnerability
Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a new antibiotic that kills some of the world's most dangerous and drug-resistant bacteria - and does so by targeting a previously unknown vulnerability, opening the door to an entirely new class of treatments.
Scientists map how genetic variation drives inflammatory bowel disease
Scientists have created the most detailed cell map to date showing how genetic variation influences inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), revealing the specific cells and genes that drive the disease.




