Is smart clothing the future of health tracking? Research shows it outperforms current wearables
Most health and fitness trackers take the form of a strap around the wrist or the body. But…
Transcription factor HOXD13 drives melanoma growth and immune evasion
A molecule that helps regulate gene activity has also been shown to drive skin cancer growth and tumors’…
AI may help detect aggressive breast cancers earlier, researchers say
By Theo Farrant & AP Published on 06/02/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 Artificial intelligence could help detect aggressive breast cancers earlier and…
Mediterranean diet is linked to a lower risk of stroke for women, a new study finds
The Mediterranean diet has long been linked to a wide range of health benefits, from slowing the onset…
Research shows the effect of losing weight in preventing multiple diseases
Researchers have quantified the role of obesity in common long-term conditions, showing for the first time the effect of losing weight in preventing multiple diseases. …
The role of brain health and resilience in reshaping trajectories of late-life neuropsychiatric disorders
Olshansky SJ, Passaro DJ, Hershow RC, Layden J, Carnes BA, Brody J, et al. A potential decline in…
AI-powered ultrasounds get medical approval. Here’s how they may revolutionise prenatal screenings
A new AI software designed to enhance fetal ultrasound screenings has been cleared for clinical use by the…
key NIH review panels due to lose all members by the end of 2026
Membership at many of the high-level advisory coucils for the US National Institutes of Health is dwindling ―…
New research shows how back pain may affect men’s sleep quality later in life
Back pain can lead to worse sleep years later in men over 65, a new study suggests. Researchers…
Microgravity research in space could help fight drug-resistant superbugs
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Research conducted partly aboard the International Space Station (ISS) suggests…
why some people die from typically harmless germs
Michael Levin had just started working as a paediatric infectious-disease doctor in London when he received an urgent…
New research identifies faulty TRPM3 ion channel in ME/CFS immune cells
A faulty ion channel function is a consistent biological feature of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), providing long-awaited…