Health

February 16, 2026

Study examines use of video-assisted surgery for known, suspected lung cancer in VA

Bottom Line: A video-assisted thoracoscopic lung resection is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove part of a lung in patients...

Blunting pain’s emotional component

Blocking a type of opioid receptor restores motivationCredit: Washington University School of Medicine Chronic pain involves more than just hurting....

Research finds simple urine test allows for rapid diagnosis of preeclampsia

Credit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Researchers with The Ohio State University College of Medicine, The Ohio State...

Easier nicotine vaping product access likely to improve health and reduce health costs

Easier access to e-cigarettes containing nicotine is highly likely to lead to health gains and cost savings in the health...

Spine evaluation is critical to reduce dislocations in revision total hip arthroplasty

Hip replacement surgery is highly successful in restoring mobility, relieving pain and improving quality of life. Each year in the...

El Camino Hospital first in California to offer new treatment for severe COPD/emphysema

Revolutionary lung valve is first FDA-approved device to help emphysema patients breathe easier without major surgeryCredit: Pulmonx Corporation - www.MyLungsMyLife.com...

‘Virtual focus groups’ uncover clues to rural and urban HPV vaccination disparities

Credit: VCU Massey Cancer Center Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center and Dartmouth College have harnessed the power...

Determining what binds to mucus

The human body is full of mucus. This viscous goo isn't just a nuisance that gets coughed up or sneezed...

Parkinson’s trial aims to detect disease at much earlier stage

A large study jointly led by Queen Mary University of London and UCL aims to identify people at risk of...

Hepatitis B vaccination in preadolescents lowered the disease incidence rate in Catalonia

An efficient programCredit: UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA Introducing Hepatitis B vaccine in preadolescents meant a decline in the disease incidence rate...

Avocado seed extract shows promise as anti-inflammatory compound

Credit: Penn State An extract from the seeds of avocados exhibited anti-inflammatory properties in a laboratory study, according to Penn...

Cleveland Clinic Nevada joins international clinical trial investigating RRMS treatment

Global, multi-center study led by Cleveland Clinic compare the benefits and risks of two common treatment approaches for relapsing-remitting multiple...

ASTRO releases updated radiation oncology safety guide

'Safety is No Accident: A Framework for Quality Radiation Oncology and Care' provides guidance for patient safety and quality improvement...

Drexel Report: Low-income and minority youth with autism face worse outcomes than peers

'The 2018 National Autism Indicators Report: High School Students on the Autism Spectrum' highlights the challenges facing minority youth and...

Health inequality threatening more adolescents worldwide than ever before

US stands out for poor adolescent health compared with other high-income countries A detailed global study of the health and...

Study suggests hip replacement patients can skip hip precautions

Low-risk patients undergoing a total hip replacement with a posterior approach can skip the standard hip precautions currently recommended for...

Study finds IV and pill form of acetaminophen work equally well after hip replacement

Researchers tested both forms of acetaminophen as part of multimodal analgesia protocolCredit: Hospital for Special Surgery Pain management after surgery...

Study reviews the potential impacts of future heat waves on humans and wildlife

Climate change is often talked about in terms of averages — like the goal set by the Paris Agreement to...

Adding docetaxel-based chemotherapy to standard treatment for high-risk prostate cancer

NRG Oncology trial suggests adding docetaxel-based chemotherapy to standard treatment should be considered for men with high-risk prostate cancer According...

Stanford researchers outline the role of a deep brain structure in concussion