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Study reveals unequal burden of sudden cardiac death among colorectal cancer survivors
A new research paper was published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience on November 7, 2025, titled "Temporal trends and disparities in sudden cardiac death among colorectal cancer patients: A nationwide study."
Why soybean oil may fuel weight gain
Researchers investigate how soybean oil may disrupt fat metabolism to potentially increase the risk of obesity.
E-visits resolve common health issues with low follow-up rates
Researchers compare the efficacy of e-visits in clinical settings where other types of visits are available.
Clearer guidance needed for low- and no-alcohol drinks in pregnancy
A UK study reveals pregnant women's use of alcohol-free drinks, highlighting safety concerns and the need for clearer guidance from healthcare professionals.
Common childhood virus linked to bladder cancer later in life
Tackling a common childhood virus could open the door to preventing bladder cancer, according to new research funded by Kidney Research UK and York Against Cancer.
Preloading Instacart online grocery carts with healthy ingredients could help improve the diets of families
University at Buffalo researchers have shown that preloading Instacart online grocery carts with healthy ingredients could be a useful tool for improving the diets of families with young kids at risk for obesity.
UCL study reveals the challenges faced by London's night workers
A major new study by UCL researchers has revealed the challenges faced by London's 1.3m night workers, including pay inequality, health problems, transport difficulties, safety concerns and a lack of workplace dignity.
Understanding how adult brains adapt to challenge and change
In a revelatory Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, Dr. Paul Lucassen, full professor at the University of Amsterdam and leader of the Brain Plasticity group, shares his scientific journey that helped transform our understanding of how adult brains adapt to challenge and change.
Study opens up new perspectives for targeted care of women with gestational diabetes
An international research team led by the Medical University of Vienna has shown that continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in women with gestational diabetes can reduce the risk of a newborn with above-average birth weight.
Wind-borne mosquitoes carry infectious pathogens for hundreds of miles
High-flying mosquitoes in West Africa are carriers of multiple pathogens, including West Nile virus, highlighting risks in vector-borne disease management.
Breast density alerts may cause confusion and raise anxiety among women
New research by experts at the University of Sydney shows that breast density notification is leaving some women confused and anxious about their breast health.
Sudden cardiac death risk is sharply elevated in people with diabetes
The risk of sudden cardiac death is higher both for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to a large study published in the European Heart Journal today (Thursday). The increase in risk is especially noticeable among younger adults.
Poor kidney function associated with elevated Alzheimer’s markers in the blood
People with impaired kidney function have higher levels of Alzheimer's biomarkers in their blood, but not an increased risk of dementia, according to a study published December 3, 2025, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
New rapid test distinguishes real HIV infections from vaccine-related false positives
Since the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was identified in 1983, roughly 91.4 million people around the world have contracted the virus and an additional 44.1 million have died from related causes.
Experimental RNA drug shows promise for repairing DNA and healing tissue damage
Cedars-Sinai scientists have developed an experimental drug that repairs DNA and serves as a prototype for a new class of medications that fix tissue damage caused by heart attack, inflammatory disease or other conditions.
Diabetes drugs linked to slower frailty progression in older adults
A new study shows that older adults with type 2 diabetes who start treatment with sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors-such as empagliflozin (Jardiance) and dapagliflozin (Farxiga)-or glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists-such as semaglutide (Ozempic) and liraglutide (Victoza)-experience slower progression of frailty over one year compared with those starting other diabetes medications.
Quicker access to Stop the Bleed program could have saved dozens of Maryland homicide victims
Quicker access to bleeding control interventions taught in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Stop the Bleed program could have prevented the deaths of numerous homicide victims in Maryland, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).
NeuMap unveils the hidden architecture and life-long patterns of human neutrophils
Neutrophils are the most abundant immune cells in the body and the first to respond to infection or tissue damage.
Dark web users show markedly higher mental health vulnerabilities
The dark web – a hidden corner of the internet accessed through privacy-preserving tools like the Tor browser – operates beyond the reach of traditional search engines and public platforms.
Study links cannabis legalization to sharp rise in adolescent psychiatric emergencies
In November 2018, retailers in Massachusetts began selling recreational cannabis to adults 21 years and older.




