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....
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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...
Better Consumer Choices Could Improve Next-Gen Queueing Platforms
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Mobile crowdsourcing systems that broadcast real-time queue information can unintentionally create the very congestion they try to reduce. A new study argues that the...
American Society for Nutrition Names Locations for NUTRITION 2027 and 2028
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) has announced dates for its flagship annual meetings, positioning the global nutrition community for two high-impact gatherings ahead of...
miR-195-5p regulates apoptosis in colorectal cancer via XIAP BCL2 Survivin network
A new study in Cell Death Discovery reports that a microRNA known as miR-195-5p can steer the molecular fate of colorectal cancer cells by reshaping...
AI Model Predicts Necrotizing Enterocolitis Diagnosis and Surgical Outcomes
A new study published in Pediatric Research claims that artificial intelligence can help clinicians diagnose necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)—a devastating intestinal disease that primarily affects premature...
Ultrasensitive Imaging Detects Lung Inflammation in Male Mice With Magnetic Particles
A new study in Nature Communications reports an ultrasensitive way to detect lung inflammation in male mice, using a hybrid imaging strategy that couples immunolabeled...