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Trial analysis shows improvement in survival outcomes for glioblastoma patients receiving proton therapy
Previously, results from the photon cohort of the NRG-BN001, a signal seeking Phase II randomized trial,…
New trial investigates how smart flooring could protect older adults from fall-related injuries
With 219,000 fall-related emergency hospital admissions among people aged 65 and over in England in 2023/24,…
Blood sugar level is more important than body weight for lowering diabetes risk, study finds
Until now, weight reduction has been the primary therapeutic goal for people with prediabetes. An analysis…
Not all diabetes is about sugar—understanding diabetes insipidus
Diabetes mellitus—known to many as type 1 and type 2 diabetes—gets all the attention with its…
Some people are purposefully having their legs broken by cosmetic surgeons to increase height
Would you willingly have your legs broken, the bone stretched apart millimeter by millimeter and then…
Sprout Organics widens recall of baby food pouches for possible lead
Sprout Organics has widened its recall of 3.5-ounce Sweet Potato, Apple & Spinach pouches because some…
People with substance dependency face stigmatization at community pharmacies
People with substance dependency may face stigmatization when they attend community pharmacies and deserve to be…
Around one in three hospital infections involve antimicrobial resistance, study shows
With an estimated 1.14 million deaths worldwide annually caused by bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics, a…
New study reveals how the brain organizes and directs its slowest activity
The brain never rests: even during deep sleep or under anesthesia, it maintains rhythmic electrical activity…
Manipulating the body’s endocannabinoid receptor may result in neuropsychiatric issues
Endocannabinoids are similar to the cannabinoids present in cannabis, but they are found naturally in the…
Concussion, identity loss, depression: Boxing’s toughest opponent isn’t in the ring—it’s mental health
Ricky Hatton’s death has reignited an all-too-familiar conversation about mental health in sport. Hatton had spoken…
Does ASMR really help with anxiety? A psychology expert explains the evidence
Most of us have experienced tingling or “goosebumps” at some point, especially when we feel a…
Tuberculosis bacterium disables key immune sensor to evade host defenses, study reveals
A research team has uncovered a new mechanism that allows Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacterium that…
Scientists discover powerful new antibiotic class to tackle deadly superbugs
Scientists at the University of Liverpool, working with international collaborators, have discovered Novltex, a groundbreaking new…
How a fly sees the world, and why understanding its vision can help prevent disease
Jakob von Uexküll was a Baltic German biologist ahead of his time, intrigued by the idea…
Understanding how dietary fiber improves metabolic health
New findings from researchers at UC Irvine show how a simple dietary change that increases fiber…
PFAS presence confirmed in blood of children in northern Spain
An EHU study has concluded that the levels of PFAS chemicals found do not pose a…
Opinion: Philosophers and a psychiatrist consider what we lose when we outsource struggle to AI
Creative output has traditionally required effort—hours spent staring down the empty page, crumpled drafts tossed in…
What is the ‘kissing bug’ disease, and should Texans be worried?
Kissing bugs may sound charming, but with one bite, these insects can spread a dangerous parasitic…
Novel PET tracer detects synaptic changes in spinal cord and brain after spinal cord injury
A new PET tracer can provide insights into how spinal cord injuries affect not only the…
Warm and consistent parenting can lead to meaningful changes in brain function and learning style
Recent research, published in Biological Psychiatry, provides the first proof that evidence-based parenting programs are accompanied…
Inflammation during pregnancy may prime offspring for anxiety
Increased risk for anxiety may begin before birth, shaped by infection or stressful events during pregnancy,…
Fathers’ drinking plays role in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, study shows
It’s a well-known fact that fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in children is caused by mothers…
How cancer misinformation exploits the way we think
When TV personality Danielle Lloyd was diagnosed with melanoma earlier this year, she faced not only…
What actually happens in your brain when you change your mind?
Imagine a game show where the host asks the contestant to randomly pick one option out…
AI lung cancer risk model validated in predominantly Black population at hospital
A new study presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2025 World…
New radiotheranostic targets identified for diagnosis and treatment of endometrial cancer
Two molecular targets—human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2) and cluster of differentiation 24 (CD24)—are highly promising…
Inflammation jolts ‘sleeping’ cancer cells awake, enabling them to multiply again
Cancer cells have one relentless goal: to grow and divide. While most stick together within the…
Delta-8 THC use highest where marijuana is illegal, study finds
Researchers from University of California San Diego have found that Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 THC), a psychoactive…