Public Health & Medicine
Maya is a physician turned journalist covering public health, medical research, and the healthcare system. She reads the actual study, including the limitations section nobody tweets.
A study led by Dr. Lukas Mager and Prof. Kathy McCoy has identified two gut bacteria that promote inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease, opening the door for personalized treatments.
New research suggests that Alzheimer's disease may leave detectable clues in the brain up to a decade before memory problems appear, potentially allowing for earlier treatment.
New findings presented at Neuroscience 2026 suggest that sex differences influence the progression and treatment of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and fibromyalgia.
A new approach to diagnosing obesity, which incorporates measurements of abdominal fat and organ function, has been found to be more accurate than the traditional body mass index (BMI) method. The study highlights the…
A small study suggests that exposure to pink noise during sleep may slightly improve memory in individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
Hepatitis B remains a significant global health issue, with challenges in access to care and treatment, particularly in regions with limited healthcare infrastructure.
A study suggests that a drug commonly used to prevent blood clots may also reduce cartilage damage and relieve osteoarthritis pain in animals, offering a potential new approach to treating the condition.
Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) is being misdiagnosed as severe allergic reactions, according to new research presented at a medical conference.
Artificial intelligence is being used to improve the precision of brain implants designed to restore vision to blind individuals, according to a study by researchers from UC Santa Barbara and other institutions.
A large-scale study has found that the increased risk of premature birth associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy may be due to diabetes rather than the medications themselves, when used for…
A study by researchers at Semmelweis University suggests that high-intensity physical activities, such as football and handball, may be more effective at stimulating new bone formation than low-intensity exercises like…
Colorectal cancer rates in the United States have begun to rise again after more than two decades of decline, according to new research published in NEJM Evidence. The increase is observed across nearly every age group…
Research has uncovered a surprising link between fructose and the spread of ovarian cancer following chemotherapy. This discovery raises new questions about the potential impact of diet and cholesterol-lowering…
New research suggests that higher levels of two common PFAS chemicals may be associated with an increased risk of ER-negative breast cancer, a particularly aggressive form of the disease.
New research suggests that vaccines may not only prevent illness but also protect the immune system from long-term damage caused by viral infections.
A new study examines the effects of stopping statins in older adults without prior cardiovascular events, revealing both potential benefits and long-term risks.
New research indicates that supervised exercise and education can significantly improve knee health and reduce pain in young adults recovering from ACL reconstruction.
A recent study from Yale University suggests that certain prescription medications and lifestyle changes can reduce biological age as measured by DNA-based blood tests, while over-the-counter supplements show little…
A study using wide-field optical imaging reports body-part-specific topography in mouse M2 during rest and movement, but human and clinical meaning remains hypothetical.
Final phase 2 data report durable disease control and survival in previously treated advanced thymic tumors, but the single-arm design leaves superiority, sequencing, and patient selection unresolved.
A 338-homepage review found page-level performance and accessibility problems, while a reported Google ad test raises a separate question: whether risk context survives as drug information travels through AI-assisted search.
Cryo-EM and biochemical work reveal the full-length enzyme and a regulatory hinge; the authors call it an early discovery step, with animal and potentially human testing still ahead.
Researchers identified distinct brain activity patterns and molecular markers that may guide future treatments for pain management and opioid tapering.
Study in Neuron identifies a previously unknown neural pathway that amplifies sensory-driven behaviors in a mouse model of OCD, offering new targets for precise interventions.
New study identifies the mechanosensitive ion channel Piezo1 as a key sensor in oligodendrocytes that determines myelin sheath length based on nerve fiber thickness.
Analysis of 4.2 million patients from the TriNetX network finds twice the rate of ADHD and triple the rate of autism among those diagnosed before age 20.
Lifestyle changes can offset strong genetic predisposition to the condition according to new research from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.
New study identifies a specific enzyme causing CPVT and opens treatment avenues.
Some newer e-cigarettes connect to smartphone apps and offer features such as points, rewards, free refills or cryptocurrency for vaping.
Georgia State researcher Mukesh Kumar conducts biomedical research in the lab.