Gaps in skin cancer care for older adults, rural residents, and others highlighted in review

Three studies presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting discussed whether using GLP-1 inhibitors could lessen the impact of stroke and related brain injuries or reduce the risk of stroke altogether. These medications, which lower blood sugar and often cause weight loss, are commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity and include drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic).

Long-term obesity is associated with the expression of biomarkers denoting antagonistic and integrative aging hallmarks in adults aged 28 to 31 years, according to a study published online July 11 in JAMA Network Open.

Sickle cell disease can lead to a severe complication known as acute chest syndrome (ACS), but the underlying mechanisms are not well understood.

Delays in diagnosis of hypertension are common and associated with delays in treatment initiation, according to a study published online July 14 in JAMA Network Open.

A new project by a team of researchers across the nation analyzes the ways in which digitized health data, artificial intelligence models and other recent technological advancements have changed how cancers are diagnosed, studied and treated.

Raghu R. Chivukula, MD, Ph.D., a physician-investigator in the Departments of Medicine & Surgery and the Center for Genomic Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, is the senior author of a paper published in Science, titled "Polyglycine-mediated aggregation of FAM98B disrupts tRNA processing in GGC repeat disorders."

Researchers at MIT and other institutions have identified compounds that can fight off viral infection by activating a defense pathway inside host cells. These compounds, they believe, could be used as antiviral drugs that work against not just one but any kind of virus.

Guoping Li, Ph.D., of the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the lead author, and Saumya Das, MD, Ph.D., of the Cardiovascular Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the senior author of a paper published in Science, titled "A hypoxia-responsive tRNA-derived small RNA confers renal protection via RNA autophagy."

While parenthood is linked with better mental health, new UCL research reveals social and economic circumstances also matter.

On the eve of the Lionesses' squad for the UEFA Women's Euros 2025 being announced, Millie Bright announced that she was unavailable for selection. She had been a pivotal part of the team that won the competition three years ago and captained the squad in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Thomas McElrath, MD, Ph.D., of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Brigham & Women's Hospital, is the lead and corresponding author of a paper published in JAMA Network Open, "Utility of the US Preventive Services Task Force for Preeclampsia Risk Assessment and Aspirin Prophylaxis."

A new study from Emory University reveals that maintaining optimal cardiovascular health can significantly improve overall physical and psychological well-being.

An additional ultrasound measurement to assess resistance in fetal blood vessels can improve the decision of whether to expedite birth when a woman in the final stage of pregnancy perceives less fetal movements, according to a study published online July 10 in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health.

Anti-bullying laws (ABLs) are highly effective in reducing suicidal behaviors among overweight and obese high school students in the U.S., according to a new study co-authored by a University of Massachusetts Amherst doctoral student.

US health authorities are set Thursday to reassess hormone replacement therapy (HRT), a treatment used by menopausal women around the world but long clouded by debate over its risks.

US health authorities on Thursday began a reassessment of the risks surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT), a treatment used by menopausal women around the world but long clouded by fear over its side effects.

US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary signaled Thursday that he is open to revising strict warning labels on hormone replacement therapy, following testimony from experts who said the treatment's risks have long been exaggerated.

The aging liver undergoes dramatic changes in its functional organization and other key attributes, which may underpin its increasing susceptibility to disease, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine. The findings suggest the possibility of future therapies that would block or reduce such changes to treat or prevent age-related chronic liver diseases—effectively making the liver more youthful and resilient.