Health

February 11, 2026

Investigational cream may help patients with inflammatory skin disease

A study published in the British Journal of Dermatology indicates that an investigational nonsteroidal topical cream (PAC-14028) may be effective...

Certain psychiatric drugs linked with elevated pneumonia risk

A review of published studies indicates that use of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine related drugs (BZRDs), which are prescribed to treat...

Finger joint enlargements may be linked to knee osteoarthritis

Heberden's nodes (HNs) are bony enlargements of the finger joints that are readily detectable in a routine physical exam and...

Couples intervention may help partners of patients with diabetes

A new Diabetic Medicine study reveals that couples interventions may have beneficial effects for partners of individuals with type 2...

Tiny digital 'tags' improve eye care by tracking every step

A popular type of data collection is helping Kellogg providers make visits more meaningful for patients and reduce wait times.Credit:...

Tobacco use linked with higher use of opioids and sedatives

Tobacco is a known risk factor for the misuse of prescription opioids. In addition, concurrent use of opioids and sedative-hypnotics...

Newborns face risks when born to women with the flu

Pregnant women with influenza are more likely to experience complications, but how this affects infants is unclear. A new Birth...

Global colorectal cancer mortality rates predicted to rise

In the first effort to predict the future burden of colorectal cancer mortality globally, researchers note that colon and rectal...

Patient re-contact after revision of genomic test results: A new ACMG points to consider

Patient re-contact after revision of genomic test results: Points to consider -- a statement of the American College of Medical...

Researchers overcome hurdle in CRISPR gene editing for muscular dystrophy

Increasing 'flags' in CRISPR extends effectiveness of treatment in miceCredit: Justin Kelley/MU Health The gene editing technique known as CRISPR...

Penn Highlands Healthcare first in the region to offer first FDA-approved lung valve for patients with severe COPD/emphysema

Credit: Penn Highlands Healthcare DUBOIS, Pa. - Penn Highlands Healthcare is the first medical facility in the region to offer...

Obesity surgery leads to emergence of new microbial strains in the human fecal community

A novel informatics technique allows researchers to identify different strains of the same bacterial species.Credit: UAB BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Using...

States take the lead in creating more health protective drinking water guidelines

Study reveals efforts to address widespread PFAS contamination affecting millions of Americans Newton, Mass. (Jan. 8, 2019) - A new...

Maternal programming during pregnancy induces long-term postpartum obesity

In mouse study, researchers find it's not the added calories but the long-term reduction in energy expended During normal pregnancy,...

Study shows algae thrive under Greenland sea ice

New technology offers unprecedented look at life beneath sea ice in important ocean regionCredit: Aqua/MODIS - NASA worldview Microscopic marine...

Childhood stress of mice affects their offspring behavior

Russian neuroscientists discovered that the stress experienced by mice during their first weeks of life, affects not only them but...

With OK From FDA, UC San Diego researchers prepare to launch novel phage study

Clinical trial using intravenous viruses to kill resistant bacteria would be first in nationCredit: Image courtesy of Thomas Deerinck, National...

Technique boosts omega 3 fatty acid levels in brain 100 fold

Getting enough of the omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA into the brain to study their effects on conditions...

Assessments could reduce end-of-life hospital stays for seniors

Better use of standard assessment tools could help long-term care homes identify which new residents are at risk of hospitalization...

Exposure to cannabis and stress in adolescence can lead to anxiety disorders in adulthood