Health

A Bournemouth University study of over 4,000 autistic individuals calls for faster diagnoses and tailored mental health support, revealing that one in four autistic people will attempt suicide in their lifetime.

Texas A&M researchers developed a wearable oral biosensor using graphene-MXene technology that can detect inflammation at the femtogram level, catching gum disease long before visible damage occurs.

New Medicaid work mandates taking effect in 2027 could strip health coverage from nearly 8 million unpaid caregivers who provide an estimated $600 billion in annual care, pushing families into impossible choices between employment and looking after loved ones.

After 25 years of rising overdose rates, the U.S. is seeing a significant decline in drug-related deaths, driven in part by fentanyl users increasingly switching from injection to smoking.

An oral compound from NTU Singapore reduces intestinal fat uptake and promotes beneficial gut bacteria without toxic side effects in animal models.

A nationally representative study reveals neurodivergent young people face double the odds of dating violence compared to neurotypical peers.

A retrospective analysis of 174,000 patients finds tirzepatide users develop diabetic retinopathy at significantly lower rates than matched controls.

Penn State scientists discover that a nanoscale lattice under the neuron membrane acts as a gatekeeper controlling amyloid-beta accumulation.

Prospective data show proton beam therapy improves survival while sparing healthy tissue and preserving quality of life in lung cancer patients.

Imperial College London researchers uncover how estrogen amplifies allergic lung inflammation through IL-33 and EGFR signaling in female airways.

Researchers identify miR-149-5p as a key driver of immune escape in bronchial lesions that can progress to squamous cell lung cancer.

A multi-omics approach achieves 92% accuracy in forecasting organ failure and mortality in trauma patients, days before symptoms appear.

Researchers identify a naturally occurring gut molecule that reduces appetite and promotes fat burning without the side effects associated with current weight loss drugs.

A comprehensive study reveals that neurodivergent young people experience significantly higher rates of dating violence, highlighting urgent gaps in support services.

Large-scale study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists significantly reduce diabetic retinopathy risk and other eye complications in type 2 diabetes patients.

Scientists identify a neuronal mechanism that controls amyloid-beta accumulation in the brain, offering a new target for slowing Alzheimer's disease progression.

New clinical data shows proton beam therapy delivers strong survival rates for advanced lung cancer while reducing damage to healthy tissue.

New research reveals how estrogen amplifies IL-33 signaling in airways, explaining why women experience more severe asthma than men after puberty.

Scientists discover how premalignant lung cells suppress immune surveillance, revealing potential targets for intercepting cancer before it fully develops.

Researchers identify blood-based biomarkers that forecast trauma patient outcomes days before clinical signs appear, transforming critical care.