EULAR 2026 highlights rising comorbidity risks in rheumatic disease
People with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) are at risk of a number of comorbidities, from cardiovascular diseases…
Constipation may be tied to more than discomfort
A large review links chronic constipation with a higher likelihood of depression, pointing to gut-brain pathways and the…
Pediatric experts reveal the 10 research areas set to shape child health
From gene therapy and AI to vaccines, nutrition, and cancer care, pediatric research leaders outline where the next…
Mesenchymal drift may explain how aging cells lose their identity
A new review argues that aging may not be just a collection of molecular defects, but a progressive…
Ghrelin rises in depression despite obesity’s usual appetite-hormone suppression
A new study finds elevated active and deacylated ghrelin in unmedicated patients with both major depression and obesity,…
Food insecurity links to poorer mental and physical health in Tasmania
A Tasmanian survey shows that food insecurity is associated with lower diet satisfaction and poorer self-rated health, highlighting…
Pim1 identified as promising therapeutic target for inflammatory arthritis treatment
The research team led by Professor Zhongyu Xie from Sun Yat-sen University revealed a new mechanism by which…
Combination therapy improves response rates for chronic hepatitis B patients
Background and aims The optimal management strategy for adults with immune-tolerant (IT) chronic hepatitis B infection remains undefined.…
What medicine-exposed rats reveal about the next urban zoonotic threat
A new study reveals that urban rats are absorbing human medicines from polluted environments, and these hidden pharmaceutical…
Disrupted sleep rhythms may increase dementia risk through impaired waste clearance
Why are conditions such as chronic stress, depression, cardiovascular disease, fragmented sleep, and aging all associated with a…
Integrated care needed for lifelong Polyendocrine Ovarian Syndrome management
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which has just been renamed Polyendocrine Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), is the most common hormonal and…
Olive waste extract may help lower fat and improve muscle markers
Could a byproduct of olive oil production help protect muscle health? Researchers report that a polyphenol-rich olive wastewater…