Stretchable catheter could help identify high-risk arterial plaque
We all know about plaque from dreaded trips to the dentist. But plaque can also build up inside…
Huge philanthropic grant funds pioneering stem cell-based heart attack therapy
In a landmark moment for both the treatment of heart disease and philanthropic support, The Marcus Foundation has awarded the…
New lab-grown heart valves advance treatments for childhood heart diseases
Melbourne researchers have created human heart valve tissues from stem cells, providing a powerful new platform to advance…
Rare cruise ship virus outbreak highlights public messaging lessons and disease preparedness
A small outbreak of a rare hantavirus on a cruise ship earlier this year captured worldwide attention and…
Single-dose psilocybin shows promise for treatment-resistant depression in NHS trial
A 25-mg dose of psilocybin paired with psychological support produced large improvements in depressive symptoms through six weeks,…
New drug delivers promising survival gains in pancreatic cancer
About 90% of people with pancreatic cancer have pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), which is driven by an activating mutation in…
New vaccine strategy targets overlooked regions of malaria parasite
Malaria kills more than half a million people a year, most of them young children in Africa. Two…
Targeting small group of brain cells may reduce opioid addiction risk
Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine are investigating how to keep opioids’ pain-relieving benefits while reducing their…
Healthy school year starts with vaccines – Mountain Democrat
Healthy school year starts with vaccines Mountain DemocratCalifornia health officials urge vaccinations ahead of school year KTVUAAFP President Sarah C.…
Researchers find a new genetic vulnerability in acute myeloid leukemia
A study published in Nature Cell Biology reports a new vulnerability in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that might…
Autophagy modulation emerges as a strategy against cisplatin-resistant gastric cancer
Drug resistance remains one of the greatest obstacles to successful treatment of gastric cancer, limiting the long-term effectiveness…
Hyperfunction theory offers fresh insights into mechanisms driving human aging
A new research perspective was published in Volume 18 of Aging on July 24, 2026, titled “A brief history of the…