Prolonged television viewing and computer use show distinctly different associations with cognitive aging in older adults, according to a multi-cohort observational and genetic study published in the journal npj Digital Medicine. Researchers led by Z. Zhong and colleagues analyzed data from 8,996 participants across four aging cohorts to evaluate how screen time modalities impact neurocognition … Read more
Hidden features within the spleen detected on abdominal imaging scans can signal a person’s risk of developing coronary artery disease, according to a new study published in Science Translational Medicine. Led by investigators from Mass General Brigham, the research leverages artificial intelligence and genomic analyses to uncover how blood-forming and immune functions in the spleen … Read more
Domestic cats living within a short distance of active H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks on California dairy farms face a dramatically heightened vulnerability to infection, with antibody tests revealing that one out of every four nearby felines carries the virus, based on research released by investigators at the University of Maryland School of Public Health and … Read more
Clinical Foundations and Efficacy of CIC Research by Lapides et al. (1972) established the fundamental safety of the "clean" rather than "sterile" technique, a finding reinforced by the European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines. The EAU guidelines emphasize that CIC is the preferred method for bladder emptying in neuro-urology. Comparative studies, such as those by … Read more
Adults living in coastal communities in England and Wales face a significantly higher risk of chronic health conditions in midlife compared to those who move away, driven by a combination of neighbourhood deprivation and selective migration trends, according to a study published in BMJ Public Health and led by UCL researchers. Coastal Health Inequalities Linked … Read more
A study published in the journal Nutrients has linked high consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to early, measurable changes in insulin secretion and sensitivity among nondiabetic children. Researchers analyzed data from the San Antonio Family Assessment of Metabolic Risk Indicators in Youth (SAFARI) study, finding that higher UPF intake correlates with markers of insulin resistance … Read more
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU), in partnership with K.K. DNAFORM and the National Institute for Biomedical Research (INRB) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are developing a portable, rapid diagnostic system to detect the Bundibugyo virus (BDBV). The project, supported by the Global Health Innovative Technology Fund (GHIT Fund), aims to provide field-ready, … Read more
Exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in many weed killers, is linked to changes in hormones that support pregnancy and fetal development, according to a University of Michigan School of Public Health study. Researchers observed shifts in estriol, thyroid hormones, and corticotropin-releasing hormone among 752 pregnant women in Puerto Rico. How does glyphosate exposure affect … Read more
A patient’s genetic ancestry can significantly influence cancer progression and survival rates, according to research presented at the European Society of Human Genetics conference. By integrating ancestry data with tumor sequencing, doctors can more accurately predict patient outcomes, particularly in pancreatic and breast cancers, without requiring additional clinical tests. How does genetic ancestry influence cancer … Read more
A recent diphtheria outbreak in Australia’s Northern Territory resulted in 131 confirmed cases between January 2025 and April 2026, marking the region’s first significant local recurrence in two decades. According to a study published in Eurosurveillance, the outbreak was driven by the sequence type 381 strain, primarily affecting Aboriginal communities. While high childhood vaccination rates … Read more