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Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer's, new research shows

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Published: June 13, 2026 15:30

People with Alzheimer's disease who took the common supplement glucosamine were 25% more likely to die within five years than those who didn't. That's the key finding of a new study that my colleagues and I published in the journal Nature Metabolism.

Women's thyroid cancer risk may be linked to reproductive lifespan and hormone therapy

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-women-thyroid-cancer-linked-reproductive.html

Published: June 13, 2026 14:50

Longer lifetime exposure to female hormones may increase the risk of thyroid cancer in women, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago. The research suggests reproductive and hormonal factors may be…

Type 1 diabetes diagnoses surge among Puerto Rican teens

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Published: June 13, 2026 14:50

The incidence of type 1 diabetes among teens in Puerto Rico more than doubled from 2009 to 2021 and remained elevated through 2024, with an average annual increase of 4.1%, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting…

Study suggests testosterone therapy in men may be overprescribed, inconsistent with clinical guidelines

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-testosterone-therapy-men-overprescribed-inconsistent.html

Published: June 13, 2026 14:50

Only a small number of men who were prescribed testosterone therapy received appropriate, guideline-concordant diagnostic testing, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, by Sophia Sinha, M.D.,…

How a simple blood test could help detect heart damage during breast cancer treatment

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Published: June 13, 2026 14:00

Modern breast cancer screening and treatment have transformed survival. Many women now live long and healthy lives after diagnosis, thanks to increasingly effective chemotherapy and targeted therapies: medicines designed to attack particular features of…

Vitamin C levels in blood plasma linked with brain connectivity and volume in older adults

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Published: June 13, 2026 14:00

A study of 2,044 older Japanese adults found that those with lower vitamin C levels in their blood plasma tended to have a lower volume of gray matter in their brains, as well as lower connectivity among a collection of brain regions known as the default…

Simple blood test unveils hidden risks of unstable coronary plaques

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Published: June 13, 2026 12:30

A straightforward blood-based assessment developed at the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, can help assess how effectively high-density lipoprotein (HDL) removes cholesterol from blood vessel walls, a function known as cholesterol efflux capacity (CEC).…

AI tool shown to reduce eye care disparities for African American adults with diabetes

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Published: June 13, 2026 12:00

In a study exploring how an AI-assisted diagnostic tool shaped care for underserved populations at multiple community-based primary care sites, investigators at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine, found that African American patients with…

Could a once-a-day pill replace weight loss injections? Phase II oral GLP-1 drug trial shows promising results

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Published: June 13, 2026 11:40

For those scared of needles but who need GLP-1 receptor agonists to help manage their weight, there might be some good news. Researchers are testing a new oral, small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist called Elecoglipron, which could offer the weight-loss…

Key mechanism regulating the anti-inflammatory function of extracellular vesicles identified

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Published: June 13, 2026 11:00

A study led by the Innovation in Vesicles and Cells for Application in Therapy (IVECAT) group at the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) has identified a key mechanism regulating the anti-inflammatory function of extracellular vesicles derived…

Diabetes substantially increases mortality risk for organ transplant recipients, analysis reveals

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-diabetes-substantially-mortality-transplant-recipients.html

Published: June 13, 2026 10:50

People with an organ transplant who develop or have existing diabetes are more likely to die than those without diabetes, according to a comprehensive analysis of solid-organ transplant recipients presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual…

AI model identifies patients at risk of underdiagnosed cause of high blood pressure

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Published: June 13, 2026 10:30

A study of a new AI model examining 30 years of routine electronic health records (EHR) data could improve screening for primary aldosteronism, a leading cause of high blood pressure that is often unrecognized but increases patients' risk of cardiovascular…

GLP-1s tied to elevated risk of fainting, dizziness

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-glp-1s-elevated-fainting-dizziness.html

Published: June 13, 2026 10:30

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a safety concern associated with GLP-1 drugs. Using health record data, the research team tracked more than 42,000 adults already taking at least two types of blood pressure medications. After starting…

Always losing your way? Psychologists investigate topographical disorientation at festival

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-psychologists-topographical-disorientation-festival.html

Published: June 13, 2026 09:30

Always losing your way, even in places you've been visiting for years? You may have Developmental Topographical Disorientation (DTD). Psychologists from Leiden are investigating this relatively little-known condition at the Lowlands festival. "The ideal…

Not all children with early puberty need the same level of testing or treatment, says new guideline

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-children-early-puberty-treatment-guideline.html

Published: June 13, 2026 09:00

Some subgroups of children with precocious puberty—such as older girls with slowly progressing puberty—may not need the same level of testing or treatment, according to a new Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline released today.

End-of-life care metric tracks how time grows more valuable for terminal cancer patients

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Published: June 13, 2026 08:00

A research team at Lund University in Sweden has studied how patients with advanced cancer seek care during the final stages of their lives. By studying their care patterns, the research team has developed a measurement method that relates health care…

Sugar-coated CAR-T cells survive longer and shrink lymphoma tumors in mice

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-sugar-coated-car-cells-survive.html

Published: June 13, 2026 08:00

Scientists at Florida International University may have found a way to make a powerful cancer treatment work even better. The treatment, called CAR-T therapy, uses a patient's own immune cells to fight cancer. Doctors remove special immune cells called…

Why women with HIV are still dying early, even when virus is not main cause

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Published: June 13, 2026 05:30

Women with HIV most often die from preventable, trauma-related conditions like substance use and mental illness—not the virus itself. Yet these leading causes are largely missing from official death records, according to new research by UC San Francisco.

Long-read DNA test lifts rare disease diagnoses and could replace 15 other tests

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Published: June 13, 2026 04:50

A new test provides a much more complete picture of DNA than current standard diagnostics and leads to a diagnosis more often. The test can replace 15 other tests, making it faster and more efficient. Researchers from Radboud university medical center…

Grandparents are a vital resource in the child mental health crisis, says psychologist

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Published: June 13, 2026 00:10

As more than 40% of American teenagers report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, a leading child psychologist says that grandparents and extended family have a vital role to play.

Written exposure therapy can provide transformative, scalable PTSD care

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Published: June 12, 2026 23:20

JMIR Publications today released an article on a brief, scalable intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder in its News and Perspectives section. Authored by JMIR correspondent Candice Marie Sage, Ph.D., "Written Exposure Therapy as Transformative,…

Tourette patients face high suicide risk, pain and discrimination, report reveals

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Published: June 12, 2026 22:00

Some might joke about Tourette syndrome, but it's hellish for those who have the condition, a new report says. In all, 1 in 4 teens and adults with Tourette or other tic disorders have attempted suicide at some point in their lives, according to the…

Q&A: The dismantling of US global aid is a cascading crisis, say experts

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Published: June 12, 2026 21:00

The 2025 executive order dismantling U.S. Agency for International Development programs canceled 90% of the agency's contracts and grants, destabilizing health systems globally.

How overlooked social connections can prevent suicide

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Published: June 12, 2026 20:20

Treatment of a serious mental illness that can lead to suicide, such as major depressive disorder, often centers on medication and talk therapy with little or no consideration of factors such as social isolation or financial duress. Now, there's a growing…

Healthy lifespan cut short by sex-dependent depressive symptoms in older adults

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Published: June 12, 2026 19:20

Depression is a serious mental health issue that can rob us of joy—and years of healthy living. While we know depressive symptoms can cut the remaining years of disability-free living (or "healthspan") in older adults, it was unclear exactly which symptoms…

Fructose sends a weaker satiety signal to the brain than glucose

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-fructose-weaker-satiety-brain-glucose.html

Published: June 12, 2026 18:20

Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center have found that common dietary sugars fructose and glucose, despite having the same number of calories, communicate with the brain through different gut–brain pathways, a difference that may help shape our…

Results of non-invasive prenatal testing compare well to those from invasive methods, with better safety and cost

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-results-invasive-prenatal-methods-safety.html

Published: June 12, 2026 18:10

While noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) has revolutionized prenatal diagnostics by allowing the detection of a number of genetic problems in a fetus, it is currently limited and thus misses many genetic causes of abnormalities. But a new technique, to be…

Severe COVID-19 reveals distinct immune patterns tied to metabolism, not just antiviral response

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Published: June 12, 2026 17:40

Patients with COVID-19 can show several different antiviral immune response patterns, which may influence how the disease develops. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Genome Medicine, highlighting the importance of…

Why tiny amounts of vitamin B12 matter more as we age

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Published: June 12, 2026 16:40

Two micrograms is an almost unimaginably small amount. It weighs less than a tiny fragment of a grain of table salt. Yet adults need only around this amount of vitamin B12 each day, depending on the guideline used, to support red blood cells, nerves and…

Traditional tertiary teaching models shortchanging neurodivergent students in health care studies

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-traditional-tertiary-shortchanging-neurodivergent-students.html

Published: June 12, 2026 15:40

Recent Deakin research into the experiences of neurodivergent students studying for future health care careers showed many experience stigma, inadequate help in classroom and clinical settings, and hard-to-navigate support systems. The study, led by…

Our brains may be automatically filtering out negative words

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Published: June 12, 2026 14:40

We tend to assume that emotionally charged words are more likely to grab our attention. An insult shouted across a crowded room or a disturbing phrase overheard on television can seem impossible to ignore. But a new study published in Psychological Science…

Faulty protein cleanup gene tied to severe early-onset neurological disorders

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Published: June 12, 2026 14:20

Though protein clumps associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's were discovered more than a century ago, researchers remain largely unable to prevent them from forming or eliminate them from the brain. And though a variety of therapies have taken aim at…

ADA: Once-weekly cagrilintide + semaglutide promising in type 2 diabetes

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-ada-weekly-cagrilintide-semaglutide-diabetes.html

Published: June 12, 2026 14:20

Once-weekly cagrilintide, an amylin receptor agonist, plus semaglutide is efficacious for adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with diet and exercise, receiving metformin with or without a sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i),…

FDA approves rapid-acting inhaled insulin for children

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Published: June 12, 2026 14:00

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder for use in children and adolescents aged 6 years and older who are living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Researchers develop injectable device to control nerves without surgery

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Published: June 12, 2026 14:00

Researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, have developed a tiny, injectable medical device that introduces a new approach to treating chronic pain and movement disorders by controlling nerve activity without the need…

Retinal cell subgroups may unlock more effective transplants for blindness

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-retinal-cell-subgroups-effective-transplants.html

Published: June 12, 2026 13:40

A new understanding of retinal cell development may help pave the way for future retina transplants, which could restore sight to people whose conditions currently have no effective treatments, according to researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at…

Refined pseudo-germ-free mice reveal gut microbes' role in pancreatic cancer

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-refined-pseudo-germ-free-mice.html

Published: June 12, 2026 13:40

Researchers at National Taiwan University refined a pseudo-germ-free mouse model to make gut microbiome studies safer for mice and more reliable. Using this model, they found that antibiotic-driven changes in gut microbes suppressed pancreatic tumor growth…

Teens frequently encounter alcohol industry- and influencer-generated alcohol content on social media platforms

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-teens-frequently-encounter-alcohol-industry.html

Published: June 12, 2026 13:20

Social media platforms popular with teens regularly expose them to alcohol-related content, and often that content is created by influencers or sources in the alcohol industry. In a study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research, high…

Stem cell embryo models could unlock infertility clues beyond 14-day research limit

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-stem-cell-embryo-infertility-clues.html

Published: June 12, 2026 13:20

An international team of experts in embryology and bioethics has published the first white paper on the use of embryonic models based on stem cells in the field of reproductive biology. The document, coordinated by UPF researcher Alfonso Martínez-Arias,…

Hiding who you are can take a toll on mental health

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Published: June 12, 2026 13:00

The decision to reveal or conceal a core part of one's identity may seem like a small, everyday choice. But new research from the University of Michigan suggests those moments can have meaningful consequences for emotional well-being.

Metal-free carbon monoxide prodrugs may help prevent cancer's deadly spread

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Published: June 12, 2026 12:40

A carefully designed metal-free carbon monoxide prodrug—an inactive compound that is converted into its active form in the body—may help prevent some of the deadliest forms of cancer from spreading, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. Their…

Chronic pain acceptance may reduce link between pain intensity and alcohol use severity among veterans

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Published: June 12, 2026 12:40

Accepting chronic pain—being willing to experience pain while maintaining valued activities—may protect against higher alcohol use severity among veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain, according to a preliminary study. More than 1 in 4 U.S. veterans…

Shorter clinical trials of medication for alcohol use disorder can be as useful or more useful than longer trials

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-shorter-clinical-trials-medication-alcohol.html

Published: June 12, 2026 12:20

Randomized control trials that are shorter than 12 weeks show similar results to longer trials when assessing a new medication's effectiveness in helping someone with alcohol use disorder reduce or stop drinking. And in trials where the medication showed…

Brain-like organoids reveal how Ebola persists and spreads for 120 days

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-brain-organoids-reveal-ebola-persists.html

Published: June 12, 2026 12:00

Following infection, the Ebola virus can survive unnoticed in the human body for months or even years, hiding in areas with little immune surveillance like the central nervous system. The danger is that those affected may have an Ebola virus disease…

Health 'war room,' digital tools are tracking disease risks during World Cup

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Published: June 12, 2026 12:00

With 48 teams competing across 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, tracking the health and location of World Cup players and fans is a logistical challenge that public health experts want to get a handle on.

Early heart changes may predict cancer years before diagnosis, long-term study suggests

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Published: June 12, 2026 11:40

A new study led by UCLA Health physician-scientists suggests that subtle changes in heart structure and function may signal an increased risk of developing certain cancers years later. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Heart…

Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo: WHO

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-ebola-areas-northeast-dr-congo.html

Published: June 12, 2026 11:40

The Ebola outbreak in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading into new areas, the World Health Organization warned Friday.

A higher-dose flu shot could spare millions of older adults a hospital stay

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Published: June 12, 2026 11:20

Influenza is a seasonal condition that causes coughing, sneezing, mild fever and aches in most cases. However, it can sometimes take a serious turn, leading to hospitalization, especially for young children, adults over 65 and pregnant people. A recent…

Blood antibody levels could clarify long COVID prognosis and memory problems

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-blood-antibody-covid-prognosis-memory.html

Published: June 12, 2026 11:20

Persistent symptoms after COVID-19 infection continue to affect millions of people worldwide, even as the number of acute infections has declined. Long COVID (LC) can cause fatigue, headaches, sleep disturbances, breathing difficulties and cognitive…

Do you lose your whole day to one appointment? 'Waiting mode' may be why

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Published: June 12, 2026 11:00

You have a 3 p.m. appointment. It's now 10 a.m., and somehow your entire day already feels out of reach. Maybe you find yourself unable to start anything properly. You feel on edge, waiting for something to begin or end. You check the time again and again.…

Flu infection may weaken tuberculosis defenses by disrupting key immune pathways

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Published: June 12, 2026 11:00

New research from Imperial College London suggests that infection with the influenza virus may leave people more susceptible to tuberculosis. The findings suggest that seasonal flu vaccines could offer a potential new strategy for preventing and…

COPA mutations reveal alternative trigger for small intestine tumors

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Published: June 12, 2026 10:40

A signaling system known as the Wnt pathway plays a central role in how cells in the intestine grow, divide and renew themselves. Decades of research have shown that disruption of this pathway is a defining feature of many intestinal cancers. In…

The high cost of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD: Unequal mental‑health access and the care economy

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-high-undiagnosed-untreated-adhd-unequal.html

Published: June 12, 2026 10:40

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can persist from childhood into older adulthood. It affects individuals from all ethnic groups and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Parkinson's medication shows promise in treating treatment-resistant depression

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-parkinson-medication-treatment-resistant-depression.html

Published: June 12, 2026 10:20

For many people who suffer from depression, the condition is not just about feeling down but also about a loss of motivation and difficulty finding pleasure in activities they used to enjoy. A new study conducted in Sweden shows that a medicine used to…

Kids should be involved in their health care. Here's how to make that happen

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Published: June 12, 2026 10:20

Children have a right to learn, play and grow. To help children thrive, parents and health care professionals must ensure they get the medical support they need. However, existing evidence shows we could involve children more in their health care…

Adding T3 to standard thyroid treatment may ease lingering symptoms in hypothyroidism

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-adding-t3-standard-thyroid-treatment.html

Published: June 12, 2026 10:00

A working professional who describes herself as "a tired mom of two" believes she's gaining the upper hand on a condition that's made her struggle with fatigue, weight gain, lethargy and hair loss.

Cerebellar nets may regulate social behavior and help explain autism-linked circuit changes

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-cerebellar-nets-social-behavior-autism.html

Published: June 12, 2026 10:00

Researchers at Kanazawa University have identified a previously unrecognized mechanism by which structural changes in the cerebellum influence social behavior. The study demonstrates that disruption of specialized extracellular structures surrounding…

Why drinking alcohol makes you reach for chips and nachos

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Published: June 12, 2026 09:40

Have you ever wondered why savory foods like chips, nachos and salted nuts go so well with a beer or glass of wine? And why sometimes you feel an insatiable appetite for junk food while drinking?

Could the World Cup cause the next pandemic? Scientists mapped the risks

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Published: June 12, 2026 09:20

Spread across 11 U.S. host cities, the 2026 World Cup is bringing together teams and fans from 48 countries. From travel logistics to accommodations for hundreds of thousands of visitors, organizers are addressing a host of considerations. For public…

A common newborn procedure faces new scrutiny as evidence undercuts one widely blamed cause of breastfeeding trouble

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-common-newborn-procedure-scrutiny-evidence.html

Published: June 12, 2026 09:20

A joint study by the University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital suggests that a newborn's upper lip frenulum is unlikely to be a major cause of breastfeeding difficulties. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, followed 264 mother–infant pairs at…

Video: Wildfire smoke's effects on childhood asthma

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Published: June 12, 2026 09:00

Last summer, smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed Vermont, darkening the sunset and significantly reducing air quality. But Anna Maassel, a Ph.D. candidate in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources and a student fellow at the Gund…

Teaching the immune system to fight aging

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Published: June 12, 2026 08:40

Maybe we shouldn't be surprised that so-called "zombie cells" come with a catch. In response to severe damage, when cells can't recover full function but aren't ready to die, they can become senescent, in a zombie-like state between life and death.

Hard-to-detect prostate cancer may grow through cancer-stroma KRAS signaling

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-hard-prostate-cancer-stroma-kras.html

Published: June 12, 2026 08:20

A research team at Kanazawa University, led by Professor Atsushi Mizokami, Associate Professor Koji Izumi and Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Taiki Kamishima (a fourth-year doctoral student at the Graduate School of Medical Sciences), has…

New cardiac rehab model could save South Australia up to $10 million a year

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-cardiac-rehab-south-australia-million.html

Published: June 12, 2026 08:00

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is strongly recommended after heart events and procedures, yet remains underused, with only 20%–50% of eligible patients participating—despite well-established recovery benefits.

Systematic review identifies key barriers preventing Indian adolescents from seeking mental health care

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-systematic-key-barriers-indian-adolescents.html

Published: June 12, 2026 07:40

For many adolescents in India, seeking help for anxiety, depression or emotional distress remains far more difficult than it should be. A new review led by The George Institute for Global Health finds that stigma, poor awareness of mental health and…

Scientists track single-dose vaccines for Andes hantavirus strain

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-scientists-track-dose-vaccines-andes.html

Published: June 12, 2026 07:20

In a study published in The Lancet, researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) report the development of new vaccines that, in animal testing, provided full protection against the deadly Andes hantavirus after a single dose.

Social media could help fight perinatal mental challenges, study suggests

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Published: June 12, 2026 07:20

A new study shows how social media can be an important weapon in combating perinatal depression and anxiety in rural areas if it is carefully designed and misinformation is rooted out. James Cook University Senior Research Fellow Dr. Sam Teague and student…

Low-cost mental health tool helps refugees in limbo

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Published: June 12, 2026 07:00

A simple self-help workbook paired with brief phone support can make a measurable difference to the mental health of displaced refugees, a new study has found. In Indonesia, where UNSW researchers tested the intervention, approximately 12,000 refugees live…

A fentanyl countermeasure that adapts to combat future black-market drugs

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-fentanyl-countermeasure-combat-future-black.html

Published: June 12, 2026 07:00

Fentanyl and related variants of the synthetic opioid kill more Americans each year than car accidents and gun violence combined. In too-high doses, the drugs hijack brain chemistry and shut down the signals that control breathing. Existing medical…

Cows v plants: Which milk delivers the best health benefits?

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Published: June 12, 2026 06:40

New research at Edith Cowan University has shed new light on the growing debate between cow's milk and plant-based alternatives. Results of the study, published in the journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, suggest that cow's milk has the…

Engineers find a way to deliver drugs directly to the esophagus

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Published: June 12, 2026 05:00

There are few treatment options available for people with disorders of the esophagus. Delivering drugs directly to this part of the body is difficult, so patients are usually treated with systemic drugs, which can have unwanted side effects.

Popular joint pain supplement might increase Alzheimer's risk, study says

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Published: June 11, 2026 22:40

A popular over-the-counter supplement taken for joint pain might increase people's risk for Alzheimer's disease, a new study says.

ADA: Continuous glucose monitoring lowers HbA1c in adults with type 2 diabetes not on insulin

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Published: June 11, 2026 21:40

For adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) not on insulin therapy (NIT), continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is associated with a substantial reduction in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes…

Consuming a moderate amount of carbs could lower cardiovascular risk while also keeping 'bad' cholesterol down

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Published: June 11, 2026 21:00

Many people cross bread, pasta and potatoes off their menus, hoping to drop pounds and improve their heart health. But there's a controversy behind this multibillion-dollar wellness phenomenon: Research is divided on carbohydrate-restricted diets.

New treatment shows promise for patients with rare blood disorder

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Published: June 11, 2026 20:00

A new treatment that involves growing a patient's immune cells and then infusing them back into their body has shown promise for people with the rare blood disorder aplastic anemia. Results from the Phase 1 trial, led by Professor Ghulam Mufti, provide the…

Ultraprocessed grains linked to higher risk for developing IBD

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Published: June 11, 2026 19:20

Ultraprocessed grain intake is associated with an increased risk for developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

Low dose atropine eye drops safe and effective for short-sightedness in children, clinical trial suggests

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Published: June 11, 2026 18:30

Low-concentration atropine eye drops are a safe and effective treatment for short-sightedness (myopia) in UK children, although the effects are small, suggests a clinical trial published by The BMJ.

Chile's food warning labels and ad bans cut child obesity risk, analysis suggests

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Published: June 11, 2026 18:30

Chile's complementary set of policies targeting food products high in fat, salt and sugar plausibly reduces the risk of school-age children being overweight or having obesity, finds a study published in The Lancet.

First large-scale atlas of senescent cells could help inform future therapies for age-related diseases

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Published: June 11, 2026 18:20

A research consortium has established a new framework to identify and catalog senescent cells—cells that stop dividing but remain active in the body. Because senescent cells accumulate with age and are thought to contribute to many age-related conditions,…

How body clock may shape inflammation, cancer risk and timing of future treatments

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Published: June 11, 2026 18:00

Daily life is shaped by the solar day, influencing when we wake up, eat, work and sleep. Inside the body, a similar internal timing system—present in nearly every cell—known as the circadian clock synchronizes many biological functions, such as sleep,…

Hardening the body: The science behind martial arts conditioning

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Published: June 11, 2026 17:20

The White House is gearing up to host a UFC event as part of celebrations marking 250 years of American independence. The fighters on the card are relying on body-conditioning techniques that have been around for centuries to try to emerge victorious. Muay…

Home blood pressure tests could prevent heart attack and stroke

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Published: June 11, 2026 17:00

Allowing patients to measure and record their blood pressure at home has been linked to a drop in the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack and stroke, shows a study recently published in the European Heart Journal–Digital Health. Patients…

Here's how to avoid heat-related illnesses and stay cool this summer

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Published: June 11, 2026 16:40

More than 200,000 people across Europe died from heat-related causes over the last four years, and most of the fatalities were preventable, the World Health Organization's Europe office said Thursday.

Natural protein scaffold may speed bone healing by growing blood vessels at same time

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Published: June 11, 2026 16:40

For patients suffering from traumatic injuries that leave behind "volumetric" gaps—where significant bone and blood vessels are lost—the clock is always ticking. Without a nearby blood supply, cells in the center of a large injury cannot survive, often…

Personalized blood pressure control after thrombectomy boosts 90-day stroke recovery

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Published: June 11, 2026 16:20

Blood pressure management after thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke may require a change in approach. The HOPE clinical trial—short for Hemodynamic Optimization of Cerebral Perfusion after Endovascular Therapy—led by the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR…

The frontier of women's health care innovation

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Published: June 11, 2026 16:20

JMIR Publications has released a News and Perspectives story on technological innovations in women's health care. In "Bridging the Gender Gap in Health Care Innovation: The Evolution of FemTech," correspondent Jenny Castillo Cato covers how FemTech has…

Lead levels in children have dropped, yet children of color and children from low-wealth families are still exposed

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Published: June 11, 2026 16:00

Blood lead levels in young children in the United States declined in the last decade, but state data reveal that children of color and children from low-wealth families are still exposed to higher levels of lead, according to a study in the American…

Mesothelioma cases and deaths keep rising in US despite decades of asbestos regulation

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Published: June 11, 2026 16:00

Mesothelioma deaths and diagnoses continue to rise in the United States despite decades of asbestos regulation and reduced industrial use, according to a new national analysis from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami…

HERC2 gene's key role in rare neurodevelopmental syndrome deciphered

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Published: June 11, 2026 15:40

For years, it has been known that mutations in both copies of the HERC2 gene are associated with a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by global developmental delay, intellectual disability, features of the autism spectrum and movement…

Nursing job turnover has nearly doubled since the pandemic

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Published: June 11, 2026 15:40

The COVID-19 pandemic did not push nurses out of hospitals or other care settings as feared, but nurses left their primary jobs at nearly double the rate from 2018 to 2022, finds a University of Michigan study. The study, which appeared in Medical Care,…

New antibody may boost KRAS-targeted lung cancer treatment after resistance emerges

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Published: June 11, 2026 15:20

An experimental antibody treatment that binds to a protein known as PCDH7 shrank tumors in preclinical models of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including those resistant to a targeted therapy, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers…

Math may transform how rural British Columbia hospitals manage life-saving blood donations

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Published: June 11, 2026 15:00

In medical emergencies, timely access to blood can mean the difference between life and death. Managing supply in rural communities is a major challenge, but Simon Fraser University researchers say part of the solution may be in the math.

Researchers identify brain 'entrapment' patterns associated with depression

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Published: June 11, 2026 15:00

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified distinctive patterns in how the brain transitions between activity states in people with depression, providing new insight into why depressive symptoms can feel persistent and…

Nuts hold key minerals, but digestion unlocks only part of them

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Published: June 11, 2026 14:40

The presence of minerals in oilseeds, such as Brazil nuts (Bertholletia excelsa) and cashews (Anacardium occidentale), does not guarantee that the body will use them. A study conducted at the Diadema campus of the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP)…

AI in nursing raises questions about safety, ethics, and human care

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Published: June 11, 2026 14:40

As artificial intelligence systems spread through hospitals and clinics, a growing debate is emerging over whether the technology will ultimately strengthen nursing care—or gradually replace parts of it.

Early pregnancy exposure to heat and cold linked to differences in fetal size at 12 weeks

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Published: June 11, 2026 14:20

Moderate exposure to cold and heat during early pregnancy may affect fetal development as early as the first trimester, according to a new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation.…

National climate plans recognize health risks, yet few protect most vulnerable groups

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Published: June 11, 2026 14:20

The majority of national climate adaptation plans fail to fully integrate health needs or engage populations most at risk from climate change, an international team of investigators led by Weill Cornell Medicine found.

Poll: Trust in CDC has fallen dramatically in the last year

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Published: June 11, 2026 14:00

A year after changes to federal leadership in the U.S. public health system, a new poll finds that trust in public health agencies has dropped dramatically. Only 50% of U.S. adults say they trust health recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control…

Socioeconomic factors may leave more lasting imprint on children's brains than IQ or parenting style

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-socioeconomic-factors-imprint-children-brains.html

Published: June 11, 2026 14:00

Our brains make us who we are. But what makes our brains? Which of the myriad experiences and characteristics that define a child's life and identity—from screen time to sleep to illness—leave imprints in the folds of that child's brain?

Novel gene therapy platform restores muscle function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy model

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Published: June 11, 2026 13:40

A new treatment platform developed by researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center was able to deliver messenger RNA (mRNA) of the full-length DMD gene into preclinical models of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, successfully restoring the…