Switching from combustible cigarettes to electronic vaping devices may increase the risk of serious eye diseases, according to a study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology. Researchers from the Korea University College of Medicine found that individuals who transitioned to smokeless nicotine alternatives faced a 7% higher risk of developing conditions such as cataracts, … Read more
Just four minutes of daily strength training can significantly improve mobility, balance, and leg strength in older adults, according to a study from the Penn State College of Medicine published in PLOS One. The research found that a home-based, high-intensity program known as Functional Activity Strength Training (FAST-2) helped sedentary individuals aged 65 and older … Read more
Propeller Flaps in Lower Extremity Reconstruction: How Salvage Techniques Are Redefining Surgical Outcomes Propeller flaps (PF) are emerging as the go-to solution for reconstructing soft tissue defects in the distal lower extremity, with salvage procedures like leech therapy and venous supercharging reducing complications to near-zero rates of total necrosis. A retrospective study of 52 patients … Read more
A multi-institutional research team led by the Indiana University School of Medicine has secured a $9 million grant to investigate how immune cell aging contributes to the onset and progression of Parkinson’s disease. The project, supported by Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, will examine immune-cell exhaustion … Read more
Eliminating sucrose from a low-fat diet may disrupt gut health and trigger metabolic dysfunction, according to research presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, ENDO 2026. While high-sugar consumption is linked to health risks, a 16-week study by the Dasman Diabetes Institute indicates that a total absence of dietary sugar can lead to gut bacteria … Read more
A new study published in BMC Medicine reveals that a specific genetic variant linked to a preference for onions is associated with lower blood pressure and a 14% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center and their international partners used Mendelian randomization to determine that these genetic markers act … Read more
Higher blood plasma levels of vitamin C are associated with better-preserved gray matter and stronger structural connectivity in the brain’s default mode network (DMN), according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Researchers at Hirosaki University in Japan analyzed 2,044 older adults, finding that those with higher vitamin C concentrations exhibited healthier brain … Read more
Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the Francis Crick Institute have identified a genetic marker, HLA-DRB1*01:03, that correlates with more severe ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Published in The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the study suggests that genetic testing could help clinicians identify high-risk patients for earlier intervention with advanced therapies. How does the … Read more
Raman spectroscopy (RS) can identify cancerous breast tissue with 97.84% sensitivity and 97.18% specificity, according to a study published in Nature Scientific Reports. By analyzing the molecular signatures of tissue samples, the technology distinguishes between healthy tissue and three distinct cancer subtypes—invasive ductal carcinoma, invasive lobular carcinoma, and ductal carcinoma in situ—offering a potential path … Read more
HACHI is an iterative human-in-the-loop framework that utilizes AI agents to accelerate the development of fully interpretable clinical prediction models (CPMs) from unstructured clinical notes. By alternating between AI-driven statistical exploration and expert human feedback, the system optimizes for transparency and steerability, demonstrably outperforming traditional modeling approaches in tasks like acute kidney injury and traumatic … Read more