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[ In light gray, tumor cells. Among the infiltrating neutrophils, some do not express CCL3 (blue), while others are CCL3 positive (red). Credit: Mikaël Pittet—UNIGE Predicting tumor progression is one of the major challenges in oncology. Scientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research …

[ Talk therapy is the best way to ease grief and depression following the death of a loved one, a new evidence review has concluded. There’s solid evidence that psychotherapy can help people work through their grief, researchers report in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Other common ways of confronting …

[ What determines how long we live—and to what extent is our lifespan shaped by our genes? Surprisingly, for decades, scientists believed that the heritability of human lifespan was relatively low compared to other human traits, standing at just 20–25%; some recent large-scale studies even placed it below 10%. Source …

The genes you inherit play a bigger role in determining your lifespan than previously thought, according to a new study. Previous studies have concluded genetics plays a 6% to 33% role in how long a person lives – but new research published in the journal, Science, has boosted that figure …

[ Credit: CC0 Public Domain Multiple randomized clinical trials and electronic health record studies now show that metformin, a widely used and well-established medication, significantly reduces the risk of developing long COVID when taken during or shortly after acute infection with SARS-CoV-2. The findings are published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. …

[ A new study published in Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science provides crucial insights into the design and implementation of multi-national observational studies for post-marketing drug safety assessment, addressing growing needs for global evidence in regulatory decision-making. Source link

[ Of all the brain structures related to behavioral adaptability, this collection of structures correlated with functional performance in older—but not younger—adults. Thus, age-related changes in behavioral adaptability may be reflected in the integrity of these structures. Colors indicate the associated cognitive function. AF, arcuate fasciculus; UF, uncinate fasciculus; CTh, …

[ A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities—adding to the growing body of research refuting claims made by the Trump administration. Source link

[ Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The American College of Chest Physicians recently released a new clinical guideline on biologic management in severe asthma. Published in the journal CHEST, the guideline contains seven evidence-based recommendations to provide a framework for pulmonologists, allergists, and immunologists to implement in their own practice. Severe …

Available for over a year Kenya is facing rising public discontent over allegations of political corruption, economic stagnation and a shortage of good quality jobs, particularly for the country’s Gen Z. One of the government’s flagship responses is an ambitious push into digital outsourcing. It argues that call centres, coding …

[ Deep learning-enabled virtual multiplexed immunostaining of label-free tissue for vascular invasion assessment. Credit: UCLA Engineering Institute for Technology Advancement Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in collaboration with pathologists from Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center and the University of Southern California, have developed a deep learning–based …

[ Credit: CC0 Public Domain Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression to a similar extent as psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review that appears in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. When compared with antidepressant medication, exercise also showed a similar effect, but the evidence was of low …

[ Knee injuries in rugby players occur with high incidence and severity, posing a significant burden on athletes. Although many studies on rugby injuries have been published, few combine video analysis with epidemiological injury surveillance to further elucidate injury mechanisms. Source link

[ A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association is calling for greater caution before surgery is considered for patients with refractory constipation, a severe, chronic form of constipation that does not respond to standard treatments. Credit: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) …

[ Innate immune sensing and response pathways by endometrial epithelial and stromal cells following E. coli challenge and confirmed in animal models. Credit: Nature Reviews Immunology (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41577-025-01200-2 Research to help reduce inflammation in the uterus of livestock animals could help pave the way for developing new drugs to …

[ For centuries, physicians observed that nuns, who are celibate, had much higher rates of breast cancer, leading to the theory that pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding might be associated with lower breast cancer risk. Numerous epidemiological studies have since supported this, finding that women with more children and breastfed tend …

Collagen is all the hype if you pay close attention to skincare content on social media. Collagen is an essential protein building block that forms the foundation of our skin, bones and connective tissues. It helps to strengthen our bones and keep our skin from being dry and dull. However, …

[ Vincenzo Lionetti, professor Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna and coordinator of the study. Credit: Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna The secret to a healthier and “younger” heart lies in the vagus nerve. A recent study coordinated by the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa and published in Science Translational Medicine has shown …

[ Antagonizing epigenetically controlled PAF/PAF-R pathway improves liver function during experimental cirrhosis. Credit: Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified an effective strategy to reduce structural liver damage and improve hepatic vascular function in cirrhosis. The study, published in Biomedicine …

[ Nutrition and food studies professor Maryam Yuhas shares what to know about artificial ingredients as you set healthier eating goals for 2026. Source link