HMN 2026: What is the New understanding of a deadly disease

Silicosis—a devastating, incurable lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust—is surging worldwide, fueled by a new wave of aggressive cases in young tradespeople working with engineered stone. Despite its growing impact, the biological triggers that turn silica exposure into life-threatening…

HMN 2026: How Air pollution may alter how sperm genes function

New research presented at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) suggests that exposure to air pollution may affect genes associated with sperm development, raising new questions about male fertility, pregnancy outcomes and…

HMN 2026: How Air pollution mixtures may pose hidden risks during pregnancy

Typical cluster characters, determined by comparing the average of each cluster’s pollutant concentrations to the entire distribution (very low, low, moderate, high, very high). Cluster 10 had the strongest relationship to preterm birth. Credit: Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental…

HMN 2026: How Aid for brain-bleed recovery receives expedited review

An earbud-like device developed by Aurenar, a WashU startup company, has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for preventing a dangerous complication of brain bleeding in intensive care patients. The technology is based on clinical trials led by WashU Medicine physician-scientists…

HMN 2026: How AI helps nurses stay one step ahead in chronic disease care

A comprehensive review finds AI-powered nursing tools improve prediction of health risks and reduce unnecessary hospital use, while more research is needed on patients’ emotional well-being. Credit: JMIR Publications Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping nurses better predict health problems before…

HMN 2026: How Is AI better at recognizing faces than you are?

Facial recognition is now a fixture of modern life, powering everything from national border security to the simple convenience of unlocking a smartphone. However, these advancements bring significant risks to privacy, equity and civil rights. While AI can now match…

HMN 2026: How AI disagreement may shake patient trust in doctors

Patient trust in medical professionals might hinge on what artificial intelligence (AI) has to say, according to a team led by Penn State researchers. Using an AI chatbot role-playing as a human doctor, the team identified how people perceive medical…

HMN 2026: What is the AI-based personal training

A feature News and Perspectives story on AI fitness advice has been published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.. In “Should AI Be Your Personal Trainer?”, JMIR Correspondent Anna Zucker covers the growing use of AI chatbots for personal…