Mucoactive bronchiectasis treatments show no benefit in preventing lung flare-ups

Researchers at the University of Granada and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York have developed a luminescent probe, called GLed, capable of measuring the activity of the immune system in real time and with unprecedented accuracy.

In experiments with mouse models of breast, pancreatic, and muscle cancers, researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital report new evidence that a novel means of boosting the natural immune system prevents cancer recurrence and improves survival.

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have accomplished a unique proof of concept to treat infertility by turning skin cells into eggs capable of producing early human embryos. The research is published in Nature Communications.

Even though video games have grown as an artistic medium since the mid-20th century, they are still often written off as mindless entertainment. Research is increasingly exploring meaningful gaming experiences. Less studied, though, are the ways such experiences can alter people's lives long term.

A new artificial intelligence tool can scan social media data to discover adverse events associated with consumer health products, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Digital Health by John Ayers of the University of California, San Diego, U.S., and colleagues.

With 219,000 fall-related emergency hospital admissions among people aged 65 and over in England in 2023/24, a new trial at the University of Surrey is exploring how smart flooring could help prevent serious injuries by cushioning falls—potentially easing pressure on the NHS and reshaping the design of hospitals, care homes and even private homes.

For young children with mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and small tonsils, adenotonsillectomy (ATE) seems to be no more effective than watchful waiting (WW), according to a study published online Sept. 18 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Researchers at Leipzig University and Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin have discovered a key mechanism for appetite and weight control. It helps the brain to regulate feelings of hunger.

Imaging studies are more likely to be repeated within 90 days when the initial study is interpreted by a nonphysician practitioner (NPP) than when interpreted by a radiologist, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

In a world that rarely slows down, a new wave of "functional beverages" is promising to help us do exactly that. So-called "chill-out drinks," marketed as natural stress relievers, are appearing in supermarkets and online stores as a calming alternative to caffeinated energy drinks or alcohol. But do they work and are they safe?

Authors from the American College of Physicians (ACP) warn that disaster looms ahead for the U.S. health care system, likely precipitated by an epidemic of vaccine-preventable and attenuating diseases. They say the politicization of science, which includes the evisceration of public health infrastructure and funding, diminished access to care, and the proliferation of vaccine mis- and disinformation, has created a storm that the U.S. health care system will be ill-prepared to weather. The commentary is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is the most common liver disease in the world, affecting about one-third of the adult population. This disorder is characterized by the accumulation of fat in liver cells, which has severe liver consequences and is also associated with a high mortality rate from cardiovascular disease.

Over the past few decades, growing evidence has challenged the belief that inheritance is governed solely by DNA sequences. Scientists now recognize the crucial role of epigenetic inheritance—the transmission of biological traits via chemical modifications to DNA and its associated proteins. These modifications do not alter the genetic code itself but influence how genes are switched on or off, often in response to environmental factors such as stress, diet, or drug exposure.

Ahead of Menopause Awareness Month, the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University and sexual wellness brand Womanizer released headline results from a groundbreaking clinical study examining how masturbation can affect menopause symptoms.

You might best know chromium as a bright, shiny metal used in bathroom and kitchen fittings. But is it also essential for your health?

Doctors and nurses are better at triaging patients in emergency departments than artificial intelligence (AI), according to research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress.

Researchers at the Mount Sinai Health System have identified specific ways in which addressing religion and spirituality during radiation therapy can play an important role in the care of patients with gynecologic cancers. The study, published in the September/October 2025 issue of Practical Radiation Oncology, is the first to identify which aspects of spiritual history patients themselves prioritize and find most meaningful.

Women recovering from breast cancer face both powerful benefits and persistent barriers to staying active after treatment, according to a new study.