Day March 23, 2026

Characteristic neuroradiologic and neuropathologic features of aFTLD-U. Credit: Nature Genetics (2026). Researchers at VIB and Antwerp University have identified a major genetic risk factor for a rare form of frontotemporal dementia. The discovery, published today in Nature Genetics, provides…

Wild blueberries—the iconic Maine crop dotting hillsides, decorating sweatshirts and adding personality to local menus—is more than a cultural symbol. More than 20 years of preclinical and clinical studies suggest that regularly consuming wild blueberries supports gut and heart health…

Sports betting continues to explode across the country. Online gambling platforms have become mainstream, are heavily marketed by celebrities and star athletes—and increasingly popular among young adults. With online bracket tournaments, office pools and gambling websites accompanying wall-to-wall games, March…

Behavioral changes—such as anxiety, depression, irritability, apathy or agitation, collectively known as neuropsychiatric symptoms—may appear long before a dementia diagnosis. A new study from Karolinska Institutet and the University of Perugia, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, shows that these symptoms…

Living with, or being at risk of, lymphedema after breast cancer can leave many people feeling uncertain and overwhelmed. Too often, survivors must search for information on their own, sometimes too late, and without clear guidance on what matters most…

Researchers have used brain imaging to show how memories can be reactivated in the brain without them reaching conscious awareness, showing that these memories persist even when we think they have been forgotten. Scientists from the University of Nottingham’s School…

Hearing loss and dementia affect millions of people worldwide. But headlines describing hearing loss as the “leading midlife risk factor” for dementia can be misleading. They often oversimplify complex science, and risk confusing people who are trying to understand what…

Credit: Antoni Shkraba Studio from Pexels Understanding how aging reshapes the body and why physical function often declines over time has become a central focus of modern biomedical research. A new Yale School of Medicine (YSM) study, published in Aging…

Temporary distancing was one strategy family caregivers employed to cope with the stress. The relationship between social connections and cognitive abilities is a complex one, particularly during the perimenopausal period when women transition from the reproductive period to menopause. A…

Credit: www.kaboompics.com from Pexels An innovative platform developed by PKU researchers called “cf-EpiTracing” has proved capable of detecting and tracing diseases from as little as 50??l of human plasma, or roughly a drop of blood. The research, published in Nature…

This diagram shows a close-up of the best-performing lipid’s structure and its location within a lipid nanoparticle. Credit: Mitchell Lab, Penn Engineering The most common side effects of mRNA vaccines like the COVID-19 shot are well known: soreness, mild fever,…

Children and teenagers who spend more time on digital media are more likely to experience mental health, behavioral and academic difficulties later on, according to a major international review published in JAMA Pediatrics. The review, led by James Cook University…

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health have identified how the hormone asprosin influences long-term weight change among postmenopausal women in the United States. The findings suggest that the fasting-induced hormone…

Flowchart of the whole work. Credit: Xue et al. (Molecular Psychiatry, 2026). Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a severe form of depression characterized by a persistent low mood, hopelessness, disruptions in sleep and/or eating habits, as well as a loss…

Scientists have shed light on some reasons why young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—known as ADHD—are prone to anxiety and depression. Young people with ADHD symptoms are more likely to experience emotional issues such as anxiety and low mood…

Claire Bedbrook (right) and Ravi Nath studied the behavior of the short-lived African killifish, like the one in the foreground. They showed that aging proceeded in discrete steps and that behavior relatively early in life could predict killifish lifespans. Credit:…

Researchers discover leopard gecko produces females at cooler incubation temperatures and mostly males at warmer ones. This clear sex-determination pattern of leopard gecko has established it as a key model for studying environmental effects on development. Credit: Professor Shinichi Miyagawa…

Despite a pressing need to improve outcomes and address inequities in nursing homes, there is limited evidence about the specific factors required to successfully implement real-world interventions in the complex and understudied nursing home setting. In a pragmatic clinical trial,…

Scientists have long known that the bond between parent and child is vital to a child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. Secure attachment leads to better emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and greater confidence in facing life’s challenges. However, most studies…

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder, with more than 10 million cases worldwide. Up to 150,000 Australians currently live with the disease and 50 new cases are diagnosed each day. The number of people living with Parkinson’s is…

Scientists examined the link between maternal acetaminophen use and the offspring’s risks for ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. Credit: Trung Nguyen: www.pexels.com/photo/curious-asian-children-in-nature-6167616/ A team of Taiwanese researchers have used a nationwide, population-based cohort to examine whether taking acetaminophen during pregnancy…

(a) Latest shape model of Psyche from Shepard et al. (2021) with spin axis oriented up. (b) Two end-members for Psyche’s interior structure (left) a mixed metal-silicate interior throughout (right) a layered interior with a large iron core surrounded by…

Credit: Yan Krukau from Pexels When considering the challenges faced by children with developmental language disorder (DLD), it’s natural to think of difficulties they have in understanding and using language. What tends to get overlooked, however, is how the disorder…

Deciding if and when to pursue deep brain stimulation (DBS) can be overwhelming for people with Parkinson’s disease. While DBS is one of the most effective interventions for movement symptoms, it’s also among the most complex. DBS uses a surgically…

Published today in Cancer Cell, co-first author, Samuel Brady, Ph.D. (left), with co-first author, Robert Greenhalgh, Ph.D., and corresponding author, Jinghui Zhang, Ph.D. (right), curated and analyzed the first and largest dataset of genomic structural variations specific to childhood cancer.…

When six-year-old Seren was prescribed antibiotics, taking them four times a day quickly became a battle. The orange liquid tasted revolting, and much of it ended up on kitchen surfaces rather than in her mouth. Her mother was never sure…

Nearly half of all U.S. children aren’t getting the sleep they need, a new National Sleep Foundation survey reports. About 44% of children do not consistently get the recommended amount of sleep for their age, according to results from the…

A new study of more than 6,000 American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI) adults shows that nearly one-third meet criteria for “healthy functioning,” a multidimensional measure capturing positive physical and mental health, life satisfaction, social support, and…

Published in The Lancet Neurology, a new review from the University of Colorado Anschutz in collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center, offers the latest scientific explanations for why ketogenic diets reduce seizures in people with epilepsy. How ketogenic diets reshape…

Opioids such as fentanyl are “indiscriminate killers” that can be misused by people from all walks of life. But where you live may be more influential than previously realized, according to researchers at Rutgers University. In a study of New…

Japan has approved ground-breaking stem-cell treatments for Parkinson’s and severe heart failure, one of the manufacturers and media reports said Friday, with the therapies expected to reach patients within months. Pharmaceutical company Sumitomo Pharma said it received the green light…

Women who used fertility treatments had no higher overall risk of invasive cancer than other women, a large Australian study led by researchers from UNSW Sydney has found. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed health records of more…

An already-approved IV drug significantly reduces the symptoms of lupus, a new clinical trial showed. More than three-quarters of lupus patients taking obinutuzumab (Gazvya) had a significant improvement in their symptoms after a year on the drug, researchers report in…

The Seychelles warbler has revealed a surprising link between immunity and gut bacteria. Credit: Claire Lok Sze Tsui, University of East Anglia Scientists at the University of East Anglia (U.K.) have uncovered a hidden link between gut health and the…

TFRC is essential for early but not adult ?-cell survival. Credit: Nature Communications (2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-69574-y The beta cells in our pancreas act as highly sensitive sensors that constantly measure the amount of sugar in our blood. As soon as…

A vibrant array of electrochromic polymer samples showcases precise color tuning achieved through AI-driven inverse design, highlighting advancements in materials for smart display technologies. Credit: Argonne National Laboratory. At a potluck, you ate the best chocolate chip cookie—golden-brown, thick and…

An introduction to the arrestin family. Credit: Trends in Pharmacological Sciences (2026). DOI: 10.1016 In a recently published review, a research team led by MedUni Vienna has highlighted a promising new approach to drug discovery. The focus is on the…

An infant participating in the Baby CHAMP study raises both hands while seated in a stroller. The NIH-funded trial led by the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC examines early therapies designed to improve arm and hand function in young…

Pulling some methodological tricks: Based on brain organoids such as this one—i.e., three-dimensional replicas of the brain measuring only a few millimeters in diameter—the researchers tested the effect of sildenafil in the laboratory. The organoids were grown from patient stem…

Longitudinal characteristics of circulating inflammatory factors following ischemic stroke. Credit: Alzheimer’s & Dementia (2026). DOI: 10.1002 Researchers at The University of Manchester have found that tracking changes in a protein linked to inflammation (interleukin-6) after a stroke could help identify…