Mother-to-infant bonding difficulties (MIBD) are commonly associated with postnatal depression. MIBD has been linked to developmental delays and child abuse. Researchers found that about half of MIBD cases in Japan involve mothers who did not experience postpartum depression. Difficulty holding…

IV smart pumps in order of appearance Becton Dickinson (BD) Alaris (left), Baxter Sigma Spectrum, Ivenix Infusion System, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Medical Plum 360 (right) (photo used with permission from the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation,…

Credit: Pixabay from Pexels Exposure to extreme heat and cold is associated with an increased risk of emergency department (ED) visits among people living with dementia, according to preliminary research presented at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2026.…

How do social experiences during adolescence promote empathetic, helpful behavior? In a study appearing in eNeuro, Yi Zuo, from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and colleagues used mice to explore how social isolation at different stages of life influences…

Illustrates the methodology adopted to study immune memory and effector cytokine response. Across all three trials, PBMCs were cultured in presence or absence of Sm-p80. The supernatants were collected and analyzed for cytokine production using IsoPlexis chips. Cells were stained…

The image shows two halves of mouse brains: on the left, brain of an untreated mouse; on the right, brain of a mouse treated with the drug anle138b. It is clearly visible that the treated mouse has significantly fewer aggregates…

Credit: Andres Ayrton from Pexels New research suggests that higher levels of visceral fat, the fat stored deep in the abdomen, could contribute to faster biological aging in middle-aged adults. Adjunct Associate Professors Jennie Hui and Kun Zhu, from The…

Credit: Towfiqu barbhuiya from Pexels Since the first introduction of saccharin, an array of artificial and other non-nutritive (i.e., low-calorie or calorie-free) sweeteners have become ubiquitous in the U.S. food supply. However, a growing body of research suggests that these…

The online team-based connected health (TCH) model yields equivalent improvements in signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD) compared with in-person care, according to a study published in JAMA Dermatology. April W. Armstrong, M.D., M.P.H., from the David Geffen School…

Credit: The technology that gave the world mRNA COVID vaccines is being tested in a variety of new ways, and emerging research reveals that a crucial T-cell population can be reprogrammed in animal models by reimagining the science that was…

Graphical abstract. Credit: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (2026). DOI: 10.1016 Why is it rare for dangerous blood clots to form in our blood? What happens if this safety mechanism fails? An international team of researchers involving the University of…

Every state, along with Washington, D.C., requires children to obtain certain vaccinations before they can attend school or childcare These mandates date back decades, and many public health experts consider them a foundational defense against infectious disease. Since the summer…

Nearly one in three early-career researchers (ECRs) report elevated psychological distress, according to the largest and most comprehensive meta-analysis to date on mental health among ECRs. Researchers from the University of Vienna synthesized evidence from almost 230 independent samples across…

For patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), early functional outcomes are comparable with high-peak-power pulsed Thulium:YAG laser enucleation (p-ThuLEP) and open simple prostatectomy (OSP), but shorter hospitalization and lower transfusion rates are seen with p-ThuLEP, according to a study published…

Eric P. Hoffman, associate dean for research and research development and professor of pharmaceutical sciences, and Kanneboyina (Raju) Nagaraju, dean and professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, developed Agamree (vamorolone), approved for use in…

Credit: Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels Summertime can bring a host of triggers for those with allergies and asthma. People often focus on spring and fall allergies, but summer allergies can take a toll on those affected. By learning more about…

Credit: Cell Reports (2026). DOI: 10.1016 Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Lieber Institute for Brain Development have identified substantial similarities in brain gene activity among people with eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),…

CODEX image of pancreatic section from a 4-day-old boy without diabetes showing immune cell macrophages (magenta) in the context of blood vessels (green), islet endocrine cells (white), and acinar cells (teal). Credit: Pancreatlas, The autoimmunity associated with type 1…

The combination of altered metabolism due to diabetes and prolonged hospitalization creates a cycle of muscle mass loss and vulnerability that hinders a return to daily independence, says the last author of the study. Credit: Stéf -b/Pexels People with diabetes…

Credit: Hameen Reynolds from Pexels On any given U.S. holiday, traffic crashes claim more than 500 lives. But according to a new study published in Risk Analysis, the real danger lurks early in the annual calendar. The spring break window…

A target trial emulation found that same-day coadministration of the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines was not associated with a higher risk of serious or clinically meaningful adverse events compared with receiving only an influenza vaccine. Across multiple updated COVID-19 vaccine…

A study by researchers at the University of Tsukuba published in the American Journal of Health Promotion found that higher daily step counts were associated with improved work performance through reduced stress responses in Japanese workers with remote work arrangements.…

Using cryo-EM, the team visualized the 3D structure of polymerized Mfa1, with three protein subunits of the filament pictured here. Credit: From Shibata, S., Matsunami, H., Ouhara, K. et al. Cryo-EM structure of the native assembled Mfa type V pilus…

COVID-19 vaccine boosters not only protect against SARS-CoV-2—the virus behind the most recent pandemic—but may also help protect against some future coronaviruses that risk spreading from animals to humans, Cambridge researchers have shown. In a related study, the team has…

You know that feeling when you walk into a room and immediately forget why you came in? Maybe you were there to fetch your keys. On your way to the room, you were thinking about grabbing your keys. But once…

Think about the last time you used your phone to find your way somewhere. What would happen if, halfway through the journey, the route instructions vanished or your phone battery died? You might find yourself starting to panic. But once…

Credit: More children are getting diseases such as celiac disease, type 1 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than before, research shows. IBD is a term for conditions like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. These are all autoimmune diseases, which…

Griffith University researchers have identified a key immune cell dysfunction in people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), offering new clues about the condition. The study addressed a critical question: Are the mitochondrial deficits reported by other researchers a downstream…

A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan is appearing more often across the United States, and experts say warmer weather may be helping it spread. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported seven cases nationwide in…

Credit: Yale University For anyone undergoing a total hip or knee replacement, the goal is a smooth recovery and a return to pain-free movement. However, a possible risk from these procedures is periprosthetic joint infection. Infections are a leading cause…

Credit: Cancer Research (2026). DOI: 10.1158 In the U.S., Hispanic/Latino populations are disproportionately at risk for eye diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, or vision loss tied to diabetes. But the association between heart and eye health in Hispanic/Latino people…

R4VPL3-1 induces ferroptosis of A375R RTKi-resistant melanoma cells. Credit: Oncogene (2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41388-026-03829-2 Researchers from two Technion faculties have jointly developed a new compound and demonstrated its effectiveness against aggressive tumor cells. A study published in Oncogene presents an innovative…

Credit: Alena Darmel from Pexels Canada will cross the threshold into a “superaged” society this year, with at least 1 in 5 people older than 65. By 2067, when Canada turns 200, older adults will make up a far larger…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the food supply issues it seeks to tackle by year’s end. The FDA’s Human Food Program aims to prevent foodborne illness, reduce diet-related chronic disease and ensure chemicals in food are…

Credit: William Fortunato from Pexels The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life because of its many proven benefits, including protection against infections and support for healthy long-term development. However, perceptions that breastfed…

Breast milk helps shape the gut microbiota for longer than previously thought. Researchers from DTU and Rigshospitalet have discovered that sugars in breast milk, which are nondigestible by the infant—so-called human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs)—influence which bacteria thrive in the gut…

EEG montage. Credit: Communications Medicine (2026). DOI: 10.1186/s43856-026-01574-x A new approach for identifying signs of hidden awareness in people who cannot speak or move after severe brain injury has been demonstrated by researchers at the University of Bath in the…

Credit: Cell (2026). DOI: 10.1016 A new study led by Monash University researchers has shed light on the factors shaping the intricate wiring of our brains. The research, published in the journal Cell, reveals that the brain’s complex wiring diagram,…

Incidence (per 100,000 population) of tick-borne diseases in Illinois, USA, by county. Counties in white have not reported a case of that disease. Undetermined anaplasmosis or ehrlichiosis cases refers to cases for which diagnostics were not able to distinguish between…

Each year, doctors treat more than 6 million bone fractures in the United States. And while it takes only a few seconds for a bone to break, the processes that keep your bones strong and allow them to heal take…