Primary biliary cholangitis is a rare autoimmune disease affecting small bile ducts within the liver, causing bile to build up and trigger progressive liver damage that can eventually lead to cirrhosis, according to recent medical studies. Because the immune system attacks these vital ducts, roughly 40% of patients fail to respond adequately or cannot tolerate … Read more
A study of more than 42,000 U.S. death certificates reveals that mortality rates for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are rising, with significant disparities linked to race, age, and geography. Research published in the journal Neurology indicates that Black patients experience higher mortality rates at younger ages compared to white patients, while cardiovascular conditions like … Read more
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have identified a 3D hierarchy of DNA “enhancers” that function as master switches for prostate cancer development. According to a study published in Genome Biology, these interconnected networks control gene expression, revealing potential new targets for precision cancer therapies that could move beyond current gene-specific treatments. … Read more
A 24-year analysis of 1,712 adults from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study reveals that the impact of sedentary behavior on brain health depends heavily on the activity performed. Research published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia indicates that while television watching is associated with reduced brain volumes and increased vascular markers, occupational sitting … Read more
The Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) has launched JNIS Advances, a fully open-access companion journal to the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery (JNIS). Designed to address the growing reach of neurointerventional research, the new publication will feature double-anonymized peer review and provide free, global access to all articles, according to the SNIS. Expanding the Scope of … Read more
Most U.S. adults remain uncertain about which vaccines are recommended during pregnancy, according to a July 2026 survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania. While awareness of seasonal flu shots is highest, fewer than one-third of Americans correctly identify the CDC’s recommendations for Tdap, RSV, or hepatitis B vaccines, … Read more
Researchers at the University of Guadalajara have identified that bee venom may enhance the therapeutic effects of standard Parkinson’s disease treatments. According to a study published in Neuroprotection on May 20, 2026, mice treated with a combination of L-DOPA/carbidopa and bee venom showed improved motor performance and cognitive recovery compared to those receiving standard medication … Read more
Neuroscientist Karyn Frick, a professor of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, is leading research into how estrogens regulate memory, aiming to create new treatments for age-related memory loss and dementia. By studying sex-based differences in neurobiology, Frick’s work seeks to address why middle-aged females often experience more significant memory decline than … Read more
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a neurological disorder characterized by high pressure within the skull without a tumor or other identifiable cause. Affecting 1 to 20 people per 100,000—most often women of childbearing age—the condition causes narrowing of the venous sinuses and impaired brain fluid circulation. Recent research published in Nature Neuroscience by the Paris … Read more
The search for a successor to long-time Today host Karl Stefanovic has narrowed to a pool of industry figures, according to reports from news.com.au. While networks weigh their options, industry data suggests a persistent reliance on traditional casting formulas, even as broadcast television faces significant shifts in audience demographics and consumption habits. The Contender Pool … Read more