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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.
Early paracetamol may speed up heart vessel closure in preterm babies
Early administration of paracetamol may accelerate closure of the patent ductus arteriosus in extremely preterm babies, according to a new study.
Ketogenic diet shows promise in treating anorexia nervosa
A pilot study published today in Communications Medicine demonstrates the potential of a new approach to treating anorexia nervosa - a disorder for which effective treatments have been significantly limited.
Study uncovers genetic trade-off between youth and longevity
A new study identifies vgll3 as a key gene that promotes rapid growth and early reproduction while increasing the risk of aging and cancer later in life.
Aspirin use may help unmask early asymptomatic bladder cancer
The presence of blood cells in urine is a sign of bladder cancer. Because aspirin blocks platelets from forming harmful blood clots, the medication can cause mild bleeding or worsen existing bleeding in the urinary tract.
Acupuncture improves muscle function recovery in stroke patients
Paralysis on one side of the body is common after stroke. A new study in CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics demonstrates that acupuncture can significantly improve muscle function recovery in patients who experienced a stroke, with this recovery correlating to increases in grey matter volume in certain regions of the brain related to cognitive-motor integration.
Genetically-modified hookworms successfully deliver medicine to animal hosts
Hookworms, intestinal parasites that infect hundreds of millions of people in under-resourced tropical regions around the globe, have evolved to survive inside the human gut for years, secreting molecules that enable co-existence with their hosts.
The best foods for brain health may change as you age
Investigating brain foods, this review highlights dietary influences on cognition and neurodevelopment, while addressing significant gaps in current research.
Streamlining immunological research using VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 handheld electronic pipettes
An immunology research group at an Ivy League university is using the VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 handheld electronic pipettes from INTEGRA Biosciences to streamline its ELISA workflows.
Brain stroke injuries trigger lipid increases that cause bilateral limb pain
A stroke is a devastating condition that disrupts proper brain function.
Scientists introduce a precise framework to study screen-saturated childhoods
Children are growing up inside screens. A new peer-reviewed Thought Leaders Invited Review in Brain Health argues that neuroscience has been missing the word for what those screens are touching.
Study highlights urgent need to grow the addiction medicine workforce
Australia is facing a growing addiction crisis with one in 30 people meeting the criteria for a substance use disorder, yet addiction medicine remains one of the least visible specialities with only around 300 doctors currently specializing in addiction medicine.
90-120 weekly minutes of strength training linked to lower risk of death
Clocking up 90 to 120 weekly minutes of strength (resistance) training may be the sweet spot for lowering the risk of death, suggests a 30 year study, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
GLP-1 treatments may reduce knee replacement surgery rates
GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, used for the treatment of diabetes, and more recently, weight loss, are associated with a significantly lower long term risk of knee replacement surgery as a result of osteoarthritis, finds an analysis of medical records data, published in the open access journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.
New US dietary guidelines may raise the climate cost of protein
Removing ultra-processed foods from the Mean American Diet could reduce environmental impacts, but the benefits are largely offset when the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are modeled with higher protein intake. The study found that higher-protein, animal-heavy diets increased greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and nitrogen fertilizer use compared with current diets, while plant-based protein scenarios produced substantially lower impacts.
