Resistance Training Triggers Muscle Repair Machinery
Resistance training does more than build muscle—it triggers a tightly coordinated cellular repair program inside human skeletal muscle. A new study from researchers at the...
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Mizzou Researchers Find Simple Habit to Boost Physical and Mental Health
University of Missouri researchers report that a simple behavioral intervention—keeping a stable daily routine—can meaningfully improve well-being in older adults, even when sleep quality remains...
Study Finds Pediatric Residents Lacking Core Bag-Mask Ventilation Skills
A new study is putting a spotlight on a critical—and potentially hidden—gap in pediatric training: whether graduating residents can reliably ventilate neonates using bag-mask ventilation...
Thalamic spindle dyscoordination links to social memory deficits in autism models
A new study reports that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may involve a subtle breakdown in brain timing: thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN) spindles fail to coordinate...
New PFAS-free Waterproof Breathable Membrane Technologies Emerge for Textiles
A new wave of materials science is targeting a long-standing contradiction in outdoor apparel: waterproofing without trapping moisture inside. Researchers have reported PFAS-free waterproof breathable...
Delphi Survey Identifies Proxy Indicators to Support Ageing in Place for Frail Elderly
A new study in BMC Geriatrics spotlights a stubborn challenge in modern health systems: helping older adults with frailty remain safely in their own homes....
Improved Antibody-Drug Conjugates for Gastrointestinal Cancers
Gastrointestinal cancers still claim a disproportionate share of global cancer burden—about one fifth of all cases and roughly one third of cancer deaths worldwide. Yet,...
Diet Quality Matters More Than Food Processing for Long-Term Health
image: p Examples of foods grouped by processing level and diet quality. Quadrant A represents low processing levels and high diet quality; Quadrant B represents...
LiBBY trial results show THC-CBD combo significantly reduces end-of-life dementia agitation
A Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial suggests that a cannabinoid combination of THC and CBD can rapidly and substantially reduce agitation in hospice-eligible people...
Gut Microbiome Signatures Enable Detection of Colorectal Lesions in FIT Screening
A new study published in Nature Communications reports that the gut microbiome can help flag colorectal lesions in people undergoing population-based fecal immunochemical testing (FIT)....
Premature Infants Show Abnormal Eye Movements, New Study Finds
Premature birth can disrupt development in ways that extend far beyond breathing and feeding. A new report in Pediatric Research highlights an additional concern: the...
Simple Triage Protocol Reduces ER Wait Times Without Extra Beds or Staff
BALTIMORE, July 28, 2026 — Emergency departments are searching for ways to shorten patient waits without adding beds, staff, or physical space. New work in...
NSF Grants Boston University $20 Million to Build National Cloud Lab Network
The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded Boston University $20 million to help build a nationwide network of AI-infused cloud laboratories. The initiative will let...
Gene Discovery May Speed Avocado Breeding, Cutting Years Off Timelines
Scientists have identified a genetic switch that determines whether avocado trees flower as A-type or B-type—an advance that could compress breeding timelines by years. The...
Integrated breastfeeding peer counseling improves equity in hospital lactation support
A new study published in The Journal of Perinatology reports that clinically integrated breastfeeding peer counseling (ci-BPC) can close critical gaps in hospital lactation care—especially...