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Two Mount Sinai Research Papers Present Evidence of Distinct Molecular Differences Between Brain Tissue from Living People and Tissue Collected After Death

Two new research papers from the landmark Living Brain Project at Mount Sinai present what is, by several metrics, the largest investigation ever performed of the biology of the living human brain. The papers present unequivocal evidence that brain tissue from living people has a distinct molecular character, an observation that until now was missed because brain tissue from living people is rarely studied

October 15, 2025

October 29 2025

• Who Is More Likely to Lose Vision Due to High Brain Pressure?
• Veterans with Epilepsy After Traumatic Brain Injury May Have Higher Mortality Rates
• Researchers Uncover Key Mechanism Behind Chemotherapy-Induced Nerve Damage
• 25 States Sue USDA to Keep Food Stamp Benefits From Stopping
• Texas Sues Tylenol Over Alleged Autism Link
• Trump Confirms MRI Scan, Says Results Were ‘Perfect’
• New Genetic Marker Found to Predict Severe Gout Drug Reactions in US Patients
• Additional Testing Can Improve Kidney Cancer Diagnosis
• COVID May Increase Risk of Dangerous Blood Clots After Panniculectomy
• How Alcohol Ads in Your Feed May Lead to Alcohol in Your Glass
• Henna Dye Shows Promise for Treating Liver Disease, Study Finds
• Common Genetic Causes Across Motor Neuron Diseases Identified
• Breakthrough Treatment Shows Promise for Smell Loss after Head Injuries
• Missing Nutrient Might Explain Health Problems Among Babies Born To Women With HIV
• Injectable Drug Helps Asthma Patients Clear Mucus-Clogged Airways
• Flu, COVID Increase Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
• Women Get More From Exercise Than Men
• Self-Affirmations Effectively Boost Mood And Confidence, Review Finds
• Climate Change Causing More Deaths From Heat, Wildfire Smoke
• Researchers Pose Five Guiding Questions to Improve the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Physicians' Clinical Decision-Making
• Mayo Clinic Study Finds Majority of Midlife Women with Menopause Symptoms Do Not Seek Care

October 28 2025

• A Stratified Therapeutic Approach Leads to Better Outcomes for Heart Attack Patients Without Severe Blockages
• Immediate Complete iFR-guided Revascularization is Not Superior to Deferred Revascularization of Non-Culprit Lesions Guided by Cardiac MRI in STEMI Patients with Multivessel Disease
• Allison Institute's Third Annual Scientific Symposium Highlighted by Panel Discussion with Five Nobel Laureates
• Bypass Graft PCI Leads to Better One-Year Clinical Outcomes Compared with Native Vessel PCI in Post-CABG Patients
• Patients with Large Territory STEMI and High Thrombus Burden Do Not Benefit from Intracoronary Delivery of Low-dose Fibrinolytics During PCI
• Study Finds New System Can Cut Patient Waiting Times for Discharge
• AI in PT: How One Professor Is Leading the Charge
• What is Most Frightening About Halloween. Not Ghosts & Goblins Roaming the Neighborhood
• How Are Food Insecurity and Health Connected? Research Sheds Light
• Online Discrimination Fuels Drinking by Hispanic College Students
• Mayo Clinic Discovery of Breast Cancer Treatment Resistance Can Lead to New Hope for Some
• Pioneering Study Tests Low-Field MRI for Babies With BPD
• Johns Hopkins-Led Study Finds Drugs Approved for Treating Pain Also Reduce Bone Cancer Growth
• Targeted Radiation During Surgery Reduces Pancreatic Cancer Recurrence
• A Dermatologist's Guide to Skincare from Growing Up to Glowing Up
• RNA Modifications Control How Stem Cells Develop Into Retinal Cells
• Pair of Distinct Black Hole Mergers Sheds Light on How They Form and Evolve
• UChicago Medicine Surgeons Perform 'Miraculous' Reattachment of 2-Year-Old's Severed Spinal Cord
• New NCI Director Reflects on Training at UChicago
• 30% of Stillbirths Occur With No Known Risk Factors, Study Shows
• Man Lives 271 Days With Pig Kidney, Setting Medical Record
• Teen Loses Part of Bowel After Swallowing 80+ Magnets
• Hormel Recalls 4.87M Pounds of Frozen Chicken for Possible Metal
• How Microbes Control Mammalian Cell Growth
• Houseplant Inspires Textured Surfaces to Mitigate Copper IUD Corrosion
• JMIR Article Argues Misapplied Pharmaceutical Model Prevents Scaling of Effective Interventions
• Concerto Biosciences Announces Positive Topline Results from Phase 1b Clinical Trial of ENS-002 in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis
• University Hospitals Expands Continuous Patient Monitoring Technology System-Wide
• Eye Scans Might Help Determine Heart Health Risk, Experts Say
• Clinical Trial Finds Ketamine Not Effective For Depression
• Women Struggle On Lung Transplant List, Experts Say
• CTE Not Likely Among People With Few Concussions, Experts Report
• Cunning, Manipulative People Use Touch As A Weapon, Study Says
• Peer-Reviewed Study Confirms Effectiveness and Equity of Virtual Psychotherapy Delivered Through TimelyCare
• Heartburn Might Be Warning Sign Of A Drinking Problem
• Practice Closure and Consolidation Linked to Greater Radiology Subspecialization
• AI Set to Transform Pediatric Neuro-Oncology: A New Era in Treatment and Assessment
• Dupilumab Reduces Mucus in Patients' Lungs; New Treatment Option for Moderate-to-Severe Asthma
• Cancer Stem Cell-Immune Cell Crosstalk in the Tumor Microenvironment for Liver Cancer Progression
• Missing Nutrient in Breast Milk May Explain Health Challenges in Children of Women with HIV
• Associations of Sleeping Patterns and Isotemporal Substitution of Other Behavior with the Prevalence of CKD in Chinese Adults
• Immune Landscape and Response to Oncolytic Virus-Based Immunotherapy
• Association Between ICU Quality and in-Hospital Mortality of V-V ECMO-Supported Patients--the ECMO Quality Improvement Action (EQIA) Study: A National Cohort Study in China From 2017 to 2019
• Dysregulated N6-Methyladenosine Modification in Peripheral Immune Cells Contributes to the Pathogenesis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• Minimally Invasive Procedure for Aortic Valve Disease Has Similar Outcomes as Surgery, Study Reports

October 27 2025

• Weight Loss Alone Not Enough to Boost Men's Fertility
• New Research Reveals Significant Prevalence of Valvular Heart Disease Among Older Americans
• New Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement System Offers Safe Treatment for High-Risk Patients with Severe Mitral Annular Calcification
• Percutaneous Transseptal Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement System Provides Treatment Option for Patients Who Are Not Candidates for Surgery or TEER
• Super-High-Pressure Non-Compliant Balloons for Treatment of Calcified Coronary Lesions Noninferior to Intravascular Lithotripsy
• Novel Sirolimus-Eluting Balloon Appears Noninferior to Conventional Therapies for Treatment of In-stent Restenosis
• Cutting Balloon Treatment Prior to Stent Placement Comparable to Intravascular Lithotripsy for Patients with Calcified Coronary Artery Disease
• Restoring Movement After Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries
• New Cleveland Clinic Research Finds Up to 5% of Americans Carry Genetic Mutations Associated with Cancer Risk
• Warrior of Cancer: An Iron Man and Marathoner's Toughest Race
• AI-Powered Diabetes Prevention Program Shows Similar Benefits to Those Led by People
• New Law to Help Patients Avoid Medication Errors
• RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute Celebrate Opening of Demonstration Kitchen at the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center
• Genetic Variants Can Simultaneously Increase BMI and Lower Cholesterol Risk, UTHealth Houston Researchers Find
• Getting Steps in One Long Walk a Day Cuts Risk of Death and CVD Better Than Multiple Short Walks
• Mediterranean Diet Could Be an Effective First-Line Intervention for IBS
• ACP Provides Ethical Guidance Amid Controversies and Changing Practices in Organ Transplantation
• Physicians Outline Strategies to Mitigate Public Health Harms From Increased ICE Activity in Communities
• New Nonhormonal Drug Approved to Treat Menopause Symptoms
• Tainted Meat Linked to Nearly 1 in 5 Urinary Tract Infections
• Major Pork Jerky Recall: Metal Wire Contamination Risk
• Neutrogena Makeup Wipes Recalled Due to Possible Bacteria
• Boys Don't Cry? How Picture Books Can Teach Gendered Ideas About Pain
• Scientists Uncover New Driver of Ovarian Cancer Spread
• A New Tool to Find Hidden 'Zombie Cells'
• AI Could Help Provide Cheaper, Quicker, More Equitable Brain Cancer Diagnoses
• Dry Cleaning Chemical Linked To Liver Scarring
• Donor Eggs Essential For Successful IVF After 40, Study Finds
• Gene Test Might Spare Biopsy Surgery For Some Melanoma Patients
• This Common Cholesterol Drug Might Protect Against 'Chemo Brain'
• Dementia Linked To Impaired Toxic Waste Clearance In The Brain
• New Guidelines Detail How To Respond To A Choking Emergency
• Generative AI Can Help Athletes Avoid Injuries
• Role of Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's May Depend on the Behavior of Microglia
• New Clinical Findings in Gastroenterology Presented at the 90th American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting
• Repurposed Antibiotic Shows Promise Against Aggressive Pediatric Cancer

October 26 2025

• New Drug-Eluting Balloon May Be as Safe and Effective as Conventional Metal Stents for Repeat Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
• Too Tired to Drive? Experts Warn It’s Just as Risky as Drinking
• 30-day Lookback Accurately Reflects Young Adult Alcohol Use Behaviors for Research

October 25 2025

• It’s Not the Pain, It’s How You Handle It, Research Shows

October 24 2025

• AI Tool Beats Humans at Detecting Parasites in Stool Samples, Utah Study Finds
• Analysis Finds Alarming Rise in Severe Diverticulitis Among Younger Americans
• Heavier Electric Trucks Could Strain New York City's Roads and Bridges, Study Warns
• BiTE-Based Immunotherapy Strategy Could Point the Way to a Breakthrough for Ovarian Cancer Patients
• New Tool Screens for Access to Healthy Food
• Research Roundup: What's That Sound?
• Could COVID mRNA Vaccines Boost Effectiveness of Cancer Immunotherapy?
• Targeting Hidden Breast Cancer 'Sleeper Cells' May Prevent Relapse
• Aging in Plain Sight: What New Research Says the Eyes Reveal About Aging and Cardiovascular Risk
• U.S. Family Health Insurance Hits $27,000 Per Year as Costs Soar
• What Kim Kardashian’s Diagnosis Reveals About Brain Aneurysms
• Australian Researchers to Tackle Hidden Emotional Toll of Heart Rhythm Disorder
• From Womb to World: Scientists Reveal How Maternal Stress Programs Infant Development
• Gentle Anesthesia, Stronger Outcomes: Safer Surgeries for Fragile Newborns
• Bad Sleep Could Be A Warning Sign For Suicide Among Teens
• Fitness Apps Undermine Motivation For Some Users, Experts Say
• Divorce, Separation Might Increase Kids' Risk Of Psoriasis
• AI Outperforms Human Experts In Detecting Glaucoma
• LASIK Armed With 3D Eye Model Provides Better Vision Correction
• Online Program Increases Lung Cancer Screening Rates
• The Latest Scientific Research on Women's Vascular Health
• The Latest Scientific Research on Sex Differences in Nutrition
• Hospital for Special Surgery Study Shows AI Tool Effectively Prepares Patients for Joint Replacement Surgery
• HSS Research Shows "Quiet Knee" Protocol Could Redefine Knee Replacement Recovery
• We're Putting Weighted Vests to the Test. Here's What Our Research Shows
• Mount Sinai Study Finds Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Rare Among Individuals With Isolated Brain Injuries

October 23 2025

• 2025 Mental Health, Brain, and Behavioral Science Research Day Tackles Addiction and Maternal Mental Health
• Psilocybin Plus Mindfulness Shows Promise for Healthcare Worker Depression: Report
• Teenagers and Young Adults Who Use Cannabis Have a Higher Risk of Progressing to Regular Tobacco Use
• Mayo Clinic Collaborates on New Drug Study Showing Improved Survival for Early Breast Cancer
• ASTRO Marks President Biden's Treatment Milestone, Highlighting Radiation Therapy's Vital Role in Prostate Cancer Care
• Head to Toe: Georgia Tech Researchers Treat the Entire Human Body Through Neuroscience Research
• Inhibrx Biosciences Reports Positive Topline Results from its Registrational Trial of Ozekibart (INBRX-109) in Chondrosarcoma and Provides Updates on Colorectal Cancer and Ewing Sarcoma Expansion Coho
• Measles Outbreak Spreads Beyond Utah-Arizona Border, 123 Cases Reported
• Some Antidepressants Linked to Weight, Heart Health Changes
• Two Pet Food Brands Recall Products After Salmonella Concerns
• Gum Disease May Raise Stroke Risk, Even Damage the Brain
• Are We Counting the Wrong People? Data Gaps Reveal GP Visit Numbers Skewed by 20%
• New Study and Online Tool Identify and Rank Community Factors that Predict Cancer Disparities
• Cataract Surgery Becoming An In-Office Procedure, Experts Say
• Any Drinking Can Cause Blood Pressure To Increase, Study Says
• Pill Might Extend Survival Among Kids With Rare Bone Cancer
• Doctors Overlooking A Common Symptom Of Autism, Survey Finds
• ALS Care Costs Over $47,000 in the First Year, ALS Association-Led Study Shows
• Common Toxin Linked to Liver Disease
• Brain Health and Africa's Future
• Decades-Old Asthma Theory Challenged: Newly Discovered Molecules May Be Real Drivers of Disease
• It's Not the Pain, It's the Mindset: How Attitude Outweighs Pain
• Pathological Progression of Osteoarthritis: A Perspective on Subchondral Bone
• Insights Into Optimizing Exosome Therapies for Acute Skin Wound Healing and Other Tissue Repair
• Unraveling the Complex Roles of Macrophages in Obese Adipose Tissue: An Overview
• Alzheimer's Disrupts Circadian Rhythms of Plaque-Clearing Brain Cells
• Haploinsufficiency of Lipin3 leads to hypertriglyceridemia and obesity by disrupting the expression and nucleocytoplasmic localization of Lipin1
• Early-Life Famine Exposure, Adulthood Obesity Patterns, and Risk of Low-Energy Fracture
• Moffitt Study Shows Gene Expression Test Can Help Identify Melanoma Patients at Low Risk of Lymph Node Spread
• The Medical Minute: E-Bike and E-Scooter Injuries Are on the Rise in Children
• Survey: Californians Don't Know Cannabis Driving Laws
• International Consortium of Women's Mental Health Experts Present Scientific Evidence to Support Classification of Postpartum Psychosis as a Distinct Disease

October 22 2025

• Frequent Heartburn May Signal Risk for Alcohol Use Disorder, SLU Study Finds
• 5 Things Everyone with Medicare Should Do Right Now
• Adding Chemotherapy to Radiation Causes Greater Short-Term Decline in Quality of Life for Patients with Cervical Cancer
• UTSW Study Identifies Factors Affecting Survival of Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer
• Houston Methodist Coordinated Care ACO Achieves Medicare ACO National Recognition by Improving Quality and Reducing Costs to Achieve Record Savings
• Boost or Burnout: Are Energy Drinks Safe for Youth? Expert Advice from RWJBarnabas Health
• New Genomic Test Could Spare Some People with Melanoma From Lymph Node Biopsy Surgery
• A Halloween for Everyone: Tips from RWJBarnabas Health on Creating a Safe, Joyful, and Inclusive Celebration
• From Trauma to Triumph: Surviving Near-Fatal Crash, Then Cancer
• Exploring the Latest Topics in Sports
• Gum Disease and Cavities Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
• Gum Disease Associated with Changes in the Brain
• Millions Left Out as Hospital Portals Lack Multiple Language Options
• Over 6 Million Eggs Recalled After Salmonella Found, FDA Warns
• Seaweed May Help Grow Human Tissue, Replacing Animal Testing
• FDA and Kenvue Say No Autism Link to Tylenol Use During Pregnancy
• Bias Can Lead to Better Therapies
• Deep Learning Reveals the 3d Secrets of Fruit Tissue Microstructure
• Drug Combo Cuts Death Risk From Advanced Prostate Cancer
• Breast Cancer Survivors Find Relief for Debilitating Menopause Symptom
• New Study Offers Hope for People With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
• Early Exposure Guidelines Cut Down Peanut Allergy Cases
• Experiences of Disability After 50: Poll Looks at Self-Identity and Help with Health Care Visits
• When You Start Hormone Therapy In Menopause Matters
• How Does Cancer Kill People? New Theory Suggests Blood Clots
• User interface of the Intelligent Digital Education Tool for Colposcopy (iDECO)
• Researchers Develop Wearable Patch for Early Skin Cancer Detection
• How Mathematical Models Shape the Endgame of Cervical Cancer
• New Survey Results Highlight the Dangers of Drowsy Driving
• Eco-Friendly Enzyme Process Enables Safe and Scalable Production of Acne Drug Clascoterone
• Engineered Yeast Transport and Energy Pathways Enable Efficient Vitamin A Biosynthesis
• Recovery Strategies for Government-Led Food Supply Chain in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Simulation Study
• Optimal Pricing Strategies and Social Welfare of a Diabetic Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Under Supply Disruption Risk
• Scientists Develop a Way to Track Donor Bacteria After Fecal Microbiota Transplants
• Uncovering the Biology of Growing Old

October 21 2025

• Journal of Clinical Microbiology Publishes Article on ARUP's Validation of AI for Parasite Detection
• Fewer Women Receive Lung Transplants Despite Policy Changes
• Study in Mice Reveals Long-Term Metabolic Risks of Ketogenic Diet
• Researchers Find a New Targeted Approach to Shut Down Prostate Cancer Growth
• New Study Reveals How Tiny but Powerful Gatekeepers Guard the Nucleus
• Using the Immune System as a Window into Your Current and Future Health
• Bridging Biology and AI: Yale and Google's Collaborative Breakthrough in Single-Cell RNA Analysis
• Breakthrough Retinal Implant Helps Restore Partial Vision in Patients
• Last Ebola Patient in Congo Discharged, No New Cases Reported
• New $1.3B Lawsuit Accuses Johnson & Johnson of Hiding Baby Powder Cancer Risk
• 91,000 Pounds of Frozen Meals Recalled for Listeria Risk
• Wearable Optical Device Distinguishes Blood Flow Signals From the Brain and Scalp
• Nicotine Pouches Popular Among College Students, Especially in Fraternities
• GI Problems Common In Menopause, Study Says
• Bedside Lawyers Help Hospitalized Violence Victims
• Diabetes Drugs Might Counter Brain Decline In Early Alzheimer's Patients
• 'Skinny Fat' Contributes to Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
• GLP-1 Drugs Help Protect Against Sleep Apnea, Study Says
• One Of The Deadliest Syndromes You've Never Heard About
• People with Dark Personality Traits Use Touch to Manipulate Their Partners
• It's Not Just Diet: Where a Child Lives Also Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk
• Women Better Protected Against Early Neurodegeneration in Parkinson's Disease
• Listening to Your Own Brainwaves Reduces Symptoms of Stress, Anxiety and Insomnia in Health Care Workers
• AACN Advanced Critical Care Journal Examines Patient Safety Issues Related to Infusion Pumps
• Drug Combo Cuts Risk of Death in Advanced Prostate Cancer by 40%
• Infectious Disease Physician-Scientist Elected to National Academy of Medicine

October 20 2025

• Building Stronger Health Systems Saves Lives, Madagascar Experiment Shows
• Sylvester Research Targets Treatment Resistance in Neuroendocrine Tumors
• Survivors of High-Risk Neuroblastoma Face Substantial Late Effects of Modern Therapies
• Medicaid Expansion Associated With Smaller Declines in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses During COVID-19 Pandemic in U.S., New ACS Study Suggests
• A Protein Modification is Critical for Maintaining ER Homeostasis
• Built-In Backup System Helps Muscles Counteract Fatigue
• DNA Shed by Colon Cancers May Help Personalize Postsurgical Treatment
• One in four transplant hepatologists shows signs of unhealthy alcohol use, new survey finds
• Obesity-Related Cancer Rising Among Both Younger and Older Adults Worldwide
• PCPs Spend Over 60 Hours a Week Caring for Patients, Partly Caused by High Volumes of Patient Messages
• ACP Calls for Better Performance Measures Relevant to Internal Medicine for Colorectal Cancer Screening
• Physical Activity Increases Total Daily Energy Use, Study Shows
• New, More Dangerous Mpox Strain Found in 3 Californians
• Trump Announces Lower-Cost Fertility Drug Deal With EMD Serono
• California to Launch Insulin for Just $11 a Pen
• Do GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Cause or Prevent Vision Loss?
• Vitamin Supplements May Not Slow Geographic Atrophy Growth in Advanced Macular Degeneration
• Precision Reprogramming: How AI Tricks Cancer's Toughest Cells
• No Tricks, Only Treats: Bats Glow Under Ultraviolet Light
• Deadly Diarrhea Germ Targets White Patients, Study Says
• RSV Antibody Shot Safe For Infants Even If Mom Was Vaccinated During Pregnancy, Experts Say
• 1 In 10 Kids Rarely Venture Outside To Play, Poll Finds
• Shingles Vax Protects Against Heart Disease, Dementia, Death
• AI Counts Kids' Bites In Fight Against Obesity
• Mental Health Distress Increasing Among LGBTQ+ Youth
• Transformative Eye Research Expands Donor Pool for Corneal Transplant Patients
• Combination of Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy Improves Survival for Patients with Advanced Colorectal Cancer
• Q-Space-Coordinate-Guided Neural Networks for High-Fidelity Diffusion Tensor Estimation From Minimal Diffusion-Weighted Images
• ADC Improves Outcomes for Patients with Advanced Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Who are Ineligible for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
• ESMO: 10-Year Survival Data for Lung Cancer Immunotherapy, New Psma-Targeted Therapy for Recurrent Prostate Cancer, Promising Results in Metastatic Colorectal and Urothelial Cancers
• Evolution-Assisted Engineering Boosts Succinic Acid Production in E. Coli
• Does Cataract Surgery Worsen Macular Degeneration?
• Engineered Yeast Unlocks Sustainable Production of Cannabinoids and Analogs
• Boosting Production of Pharmacologically Relevant Diterpenoids Through Engineered Miltiradiene Synthase
• Yeast-Engineered Biocatalysis Enables Stepwise Production of MDMA and Analogs
• Combination Therapy Could Expand Treatment Options for AML Patients, Extend Survival
• New Blood-Based Biomarkers Could Help Predict Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in Teens
• Protein Engineering Advances Unlock Pathways to Greener Industrial Biocatalysts
• National Poll: 1 in 10 Young Children Play Outdoors as Little as Once a Week
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Observe Significant Reduction in Diagnosis of Food Allergies Following Expert Guidelines Encouraging Early Peanut Exposure

October 19 2025

• Why Lending a Hand Can Boost Happiness as You Age
• ESMO 2025: VT3989 Continues to Show Promising Early Results in Patients with Advanced Mesothelioma
• ESMO 2025: mRNA-Based COVID Vaccines Generate Improved Responses to Immunotherapy

October 18 2025

• Latest Evolution of LASIK Technology Shows Superior Results in New Study
• Halloween Fun Can Turn Dangerous Fast — Here’s How to Stay Safe
• Future of Cataract Surgery May be Back at the Office
• Artificial Intelligence-Guided Glaucoma Screening Shows Promise
• Eye Care Clinics Find Major Savings in Reusing Medical Probes
• ESMO 2025: Trial Results Show Belzutifan Shrinks Rare Neuroendocrine Tumors and Improves Symptoms in Patients
• Novel Treatment Combination Improves Progression-Free Survival in Metastatic, Estrogen-Receptor-Positive HER-2-Negative Breast Cancer
• ESMO 2025: Dual Targeted Therapy Shows Promise in Previously Treated Advanced Kidney Cancer Patients

October 17 2025

• Sylvester Cancer Tip Sheet - October 2025
• BMI Alone May Not Be Enough to Measure Cardiometabolic Disease Risk Among Adults, UTHealth Houston Researchers Find
• Scientists Discover How Leukemia Cells Evade Treatment
• New Monoclonal Antibody Shows Promise for Preventing Malaria Infections
• Effective OCD Treatment to Quiet Intrusive Thoughts, Control Repetitive Behaviors
• Chemotherapy Combination Boosts Overall Survival in Patients with EGFR-mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Florida Confirms Second Case of ‘Zombie Deer Disease’
• Young Adults Are Using Cannabis to Sleep — Here’s Why That’s Risky
• U.S. Drug Supply Deeply Dependent on Chinese Ingredients
• Oscar-Winning Icon Diane Keaton Died From Bacterial Pneumonia
• Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium at Penn State College of Medicine and Aminex Therapeutics Announce National Clinical Trial for Pediatric Patients with High-Risk Cancers
• Digital Health Institute summit showcases Rice-Houston Methodist partnership in AI-driven medicine
• Moving From Home Might Foreshadow Better Health In Old Age, Experts Say
• Pickleball Eye Injuries Surge In U.S.
• World Record Set For Fastest Genome Sequencing
• Customizable Finger Brace Eases Rehab, Arthritis Care
• Growing Pains? For Young Athletes, It Might Be A Sports Injury
• Spinal Fusion Procedures Should Differ Based On Patient's Sex, Experts Argue
• Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk
• Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk
• When Fireworks Came to Iowa, So Did Eye Injuries
• Those Most Likely to Suffer Pickleball Injuries are the Least Likely to Wear Eye Protection, New Study Suggests
• Main Health Challenge Limiting Deep Space Exploration is the Eyes
• Big Data Research Presented at AAO 2025 Drives New Insights in Patient Care
• Distinct Immune Escape and Microenvironment Between RG-Like and Pri-OPC-like Glioma Revealed by Single-Cell RNA-Seq Analysis
• A Pilot Study on Paxlovid Therapy for Hemodialysis Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infections
• Topological Reorganization and Functional Alteration of Distinct Genomic Components in Gallbladder Cancer
• Zebrafish Study Highlights Contralateral Eye's Key Role in Visual Function Recovery
• 'Skinny Fat' Linked to Silent Artery Damage, Mcmaster Study Reveals

October 16 2025

• Social Conflict Among Strongest Predictors of Teen Mental Health Concerns
• New Framework Can Improve the Planning Stage of Surgical Quality Improvement Projects
• A 'Flight Simulator' for the Brain Reveals How We Learn--and Why Minds Sometimes Go Off Course
• Sleep Practices During Infant Illnesses May Increase Risk of Sudden Infant Death
• Study Shows Medical-Legal Partnerships Aid Recovery for Patients with Violent Injuries
• Breastfeeding and Diet: A Pediatrician's Nutrition Guide
• MD Anderson Shares Latest Research Breakthroughs
• Study Examines Biological Causes of Cancer Deaths
• Testing Finds Lead in Popular Protein Powders
• Need a Little Help Going? Science Says Grab a Kiwi
• Ben’s Original Recalls Rice After Stones Found in Packages
• New York Confirms First Local Chikungunya Case in 6 Years
• Study reveals how bacteria in tumors drive treatment resistance in cancer
• Language Barriers in Health Care Have Fallen - but Not Online, Study Shows
• Stronger Muscles Might Fight Organ Damage From Excess Fat, Study Says
• Gene Therapy Provides Lasting Cure For 'Bubble Boy' Children
• Deep Sedation During Ventilation Can Cost Patients Their Independence, Study Says
• Why Might GLP-1 Drugs Reduce Alcohol Cravings? New Experiment Suggests An Answer
• Common Hospice Meds Increase Death Risk For Alzheimer's, Dementia Patients
• Millions More Americans Might Be Obese Under New Definition, Experts Say
• Gut Microbiome Affects Alcohol Preference by Influencing Brain's Reward System
• Binghamton University Researchers Use Nanotubes to Improve Blood Flow in Bioengineered Tissues
• Houston Methodist's Dr. Wesley Long Discusses Flu Season and How to Protect Yourself
• Drinking Less Fluids May Increase Stress Hormone Levels
• Hair-Thin Electrode Extends Brain Signal Recording Duration Threefold

October 15 2025

• Did Lead Limit Brain and Language Development in Neanderthals and Other Extinct Hominids?
• Lending a Hand to Close Friends Boosts Daily Mood in Older Adults
• Two Mount Sinai Research Papers Present Evidence of Distinct Molecular Differences Between Brain Tissue from Living People and Tissue Collected After Death
• Sleep Trap: Many Young Adults Use Cannabis to Fall Asleep
• Cedars-Sinai Embraces Synthetic Data for Research, Clinical Initiatives
• Biomarker Analysis Reveals Clues to Long-Term Survival in Glioblastoma Patients Treated with SurVaxM
• New Study Explores the Use of VR in Reducing Stress in Young Adults with Diabetes
• Neurons in Brain's Timekeeper Might Control Nighttime Hunger
• Study Links Obesity-Driven Fatty Acids to Breast Cancer, Warns Against High-Fat Diets Like Keto
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Releases 2025 Shoulder & Elbow Registry Annual Report
• Engineers Invent a Cancer Treatment Game Changer
• From Caraway to Cure: Engineering CBD-like Seizure Treatments Without Cannabis
• Longevity Gene From Supercentenarians Offers Hope for Disease That Causes Rapid Aging in Children
• Does Your Mouth Feel Dry? Don't Ignore It
• The Medical Minute: Beware of These Halloween Hazards for Kids
• FDA Clears New Blood Test to Help Rule Out Alzheimer’s Disease
• Why Women's Brains Face Higher Risk: Scientists Pinpoint X-Chromosome Gene Behind MS and Alzheimer's
• Antibiotic Resistance Rising Fast, WHO Warns
• New Diagnosis Code Added for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Remission
• California to Require Food Allergen Labels on Menus by 2026
• 9/11 WTC Responders Have Threefold Higher Risk Of Lung Cancer
• HEPA Air Purifiers Don't Get Rid Of Airborne Viruses In Classrooms, Study Says
• AI Might Help Predict Sepsis Risk Among Sick Kids
• ADHD 'Wandering Minds' Linked To Increased Creativity
• Mom's Voice Boosts Baby's Speech Development In The Womb
• Loneliness Linked To Lower Odds Of Cancer Survival
• AI System Finds Crucial Clues for Diagnoses in Electronic Health Records
• Strong Grip Strength May Protect Against Obesity-Related Complications
• Protein-Based Materials Enter a New Era with Molecular Design and AI-Driven Innovation
• Protein-Based Materials Enter a New Era with Molecular Design and AI-Driven Innovation
• A Triple-Threat Iron Supplement That Also Improves Gut Health
• Where You Live May Affect Your Brain Health, New Study Finds
• 'How Drunk Do You Feel?': Ozempic, Wegovy May Help Reduce Alcohol Use