Prenatal chemical mixtures may influence fetal growth and placental health
Common environmental chemicals could affect birthweight and placental function, according to a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology…
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Cancer-driving MYC protein also helps tumors repair damaged DNA
A protein best known for driving cancer growth also helps damaged tumor cells survive by repairing their DNA, according to…
WHO warns of rising nicotine pouch addiction among youth
The World Health Organization (WHO) today issues a strong warning over the rapid global expansion of nicotine pouch products, which…
Too much or too little sleep may speed aging in brain, heart, and lungs
Share on Pinterest Could a certain number of hours of sleep at night be key to optimizing health? Maria Korneeva/Getty…
Multi-institutional trial explores new lifeline for advanced prostate patients
For men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to standard hormone therapies, treatment options are limited – and…
Evidence shows RF-TC improves seizure control by altering brain networks
Drug-resistant epilepsy affects millions of people worldwide and remains one of the most difficult neurological disorders to treat. For patients…
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty outperforms oral semaglutide in short-term weight loss
A comparative study, presented at ESGE Days 2026, has found that endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is associated with significantly greater…
New mechanism to enhance precision in cancer drug development
Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have identified how a key enzyme called ATR protects DNA from…
Psilocybin offers fast-acting alternative to traditional antidepressants
A single dose of the psychedelic substance psilocybin can provide rapid relief from depressive symptoms – within just a few…
Addressing depression and anxiety in primary care improves chronic pain management
A study published this month in the American Journal of Managed Care explores how integrating behavioral health care into primary care can…