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New Blood-Based Biomarkers Could Help Predict Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in Teens

A USC-led team has developed an innovative way to predict blood pressure outcomes after bariatric surgery that outperforms the current standard practice. In 108 adolescents who underwent bariatric surgery, the researchers used blood tests taken before the procedure to predict which patients would have improved blood pressure five years later.

October 20, 2025

October 20 2025

• 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
• 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

October 14 2025

• UNC Researchers Discover Method to Combat Antibiotic Treatment Failure
• WashU Chemists Reveal New Insights Into ALS-Linked Protein
• UAH Nursing Researcher Publishes Copd Review Focused on Keys and Barriers to Managing Chronic Respiratory Condition
• Massage Therapy Can Play A Vital Role in Breast Cancer Recovery, New Research Shows
• New Insights Into Harmful Mutations in Sperm
• New Breakthrough Shows Promise for Protecting People Against Kidney Damage in Type 1 Diabetes
• New Research: Brain Cells Form 'Pneumatic Tubes' to Spread Toxic Molecules That May Play a Role in Alzheimer's Disease
• Stressors Damage Kidneys by Mutating Mitochondrial DNA
• Research Uncovers Possible Source of Smell Challenges in Autism
• 700+ CDC Layoffs Reversed Amid Backlash Over Cuts to Disease Response Teams
• Ketogenic Diet May Protect Against Prenatal Stress, Study Finds
• Hundreds of Kids Forced Into Quarantine as Measles Outbreaks Spread
• Joe Biden Begins Treatment for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
• Final Day of Scientific Sessions Reveals Critical Insights for Clinical Practice at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
• Common Hospice Medications Linked to Higher Risk of Death in People with Dementia
• Looking Beyond Speech Recognition To Evaluate Cochlear Implants
• Tracking Infectious Disease Spread via Commuting Pattern Data
• UNC Health, Blue Cross NC Study Offers Clinical Evidence on How Food Delivery Models Can Reduce Food Insecurity and Improve Health Outcomes
• Chronic Pain Patients Use Comfort Eating To Cope, Study Finds
• Prior Authorizations Draining Time, Energy From Many Cancer Patients
• Social Media Might Stunt Students' Intellect, Study Says
• AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO Showcased Innovation Through Enhanced Industry Partnerships
• What's Your ZIP Code? It Could Matter To Your Newborn's Health
• Fentanyl-Linked Overdose Deaths Among Seniors Soar 9,000% in 8 Years
• Infants, Kids Going Without Liquids Far Longer Than Necessary Before Surgery
• New Study Finds Skin Conditions Remain Prevalent in People With HIV Despite Advances in Treatment
• AI-Enabled Screening Cuts Overuse and Improves Detection
• China's Cervical Cancer Trends Reveal Plateau Amid Rising Risk for Older and Rural Women
• Innovation in Epilepsy Care: Alternatives to Medication Seek to Reset, Repair Brain, Expert Explains
• Newly Published Paper Describes Discovery that Powers Enzymatic Makeovers for GLP 1 Like Peptides
• From Vaccines to AI: How China Is Driving Cervical Cancer Control
• University of Portsmouth Scientists Find Way to "See" Anxiety in the Brain
• Molecular Markers and Risk Models Guide Precision Care in Liver Cancer Surgery
• Invisible Implant for Clear Vision
• Mayo Clinic Discovery Reveals How Lungs Repair Themselves, Opening Doors for Regenerative Therapies
• The Ozempic Paradox: How Spending Billions on Weight-Loss Drug Would Actually Reduce Overall Medicare Costs
• Development of Silicon Ultrasound Patch Achieves Both Eco-Friendliness and Performance Enhancement

October 13 2025

• Researchers Track Characteristics of Firearm Owners Receiving Mental Health Treatment
• UNC School of Medicine Secures Two Major NIH Grants for Autism Research
• AAO-HNSF Celebrates Otolaryngology's Global Collaboration in Indianapolis on International Day
• Child Neurologists Can Play a Critical Role in Identifying Movement Issues in Autism, but More Training Is Needed
• 'Pirates' of the Caribbean: The luck and pluck of three-legged lizards
• Advances in Gene Therapy for Deafness, Precision Cancer Surgery, and Access to Specialized ENT Care All Showcased in Indianapolis
• What's the Tea on the Coffee vs. Tea Rivalry?
• Innovative Research Demonstrates Commitment to Enhanced Patient Outcomes at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
• Husker Physicist Studying How Disordered Materials May Advance Microelectronics
• AI Can Identify Stroke Types Using Clinical Notes, Study Shows
• UTHealth Houston Researchers Develop Technology That Can Decode Speech Across Different Patients
• Novel Procedure Helps Treat New Zealand Teen with Brain Cancer
• Pennsylvania Policymakers and Physicians to Gather for Medical Cannabis Symposium in Philadelphia
• Anesthesiologist-led care helps hip-fracture patients get to surgery faster, with fewer complications
• Two-Dose Recombinant Shingles Vaccine Is Effective Even Accounting for Prior Receipt of Live Shingles Vaccine
• Experts Debate Recommendations for Breast Cancer Screening for a 39-Year-Old Woman
• Excessive daytime sleepiness may raise risk of cognitive problems after surgery
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles Researchers Discover Possible Cell of origin for Ewing Sarcoma
• Spanish-Language Counseling Cuts Heavy Drinking Among Latinx Adults by 22%, UC San Diego Study Finds
• Large Genetic Study Links Cannabis Use to Psychiatric, Cognitive and Physical Health
• AI Models Predict Sepsis in Children, Allow Preemptive Care
• UNC Research Uncovers Ways to Address Early Suicidal Thoughts in Children
• Dear College Students: Essential Tips to Avoid Getting Sick on Campus
• Inconsistent Polypectomy Technique Suggests Deviation from Guideline Recommendations
• Cutting Evidence-to-Practice Time: Experts Present Digital Solution to Close Critical Gap in Medical Guidelines Implementation
• New Method Brings Growth Charts to Children with Rare Genetic Conditions
• Resecting the Unresectable -- Advances in Extracorporeal Liver Surgery (ELS)
• Toward a Cervical Cancer-Free Future: Cancer Biology & Medicine Highlights Science, Policy, and Equity
• Groundbreaking Research Advances Patient Care Across Otolaryngology Specialties at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
• AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO Showcases Clinical Practice Guidelines to Advance Evidence-Based Care in Otolaryngology
• SRD-YOLO Targets Weed Growth Points for Smarter Corn Farming
• Sleep Apnea, Hearing Loss, Cancer, Airway Disorders, Facial Nerve Conditions, and More Presented at AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting
• 3D Canopy Models Reveal How Forests Adapt to Drought and Heat

October 12 2025

• Non-English primary language may raise risk of delirium after surgery, study finds
• Children fast from clear liquids much longer before surgery than guidelines recommend, large study shows
• Food insecurity, loneliness can increase the risk of developing chronic pain after surgery
• Cesarean delivery linked to higher risk of pain and sleep problems after childbirth
• New Approach Targets Social Skills to Help Schizophrenia Patients Heal

October 11 2025

• Adults 65 years and older not immune to the opioid epidemic, new study finds
• Mother's ZIP code, lack of access to prenatal care can negatively impact baby's health at birth, new studies show
• Artificial intelligence emerging as powerful patient safety tool in pediatric anesthesia
• Millions of Birds Are Migrating — Here’s How To Help Keep Them Safe

October 10 2025

• Unlocking the Skin's Natural Healing Power
• Answering a Century-Old Question: How do Brain Oscillations Emerge?
• Circulation Publishes 6-Month Outcomes from First-in-Human VCAS Trial of FieldForce(tm) Pulsed Field Ablation System: 82% Freedom from VT/VF Recurrence and 98% Reduction in Burden
• 'Google Maps' Approach to Revolutionize Lung Cancer Treatment
• Research Tip Sheet: Genetic Misfire in Lupus, UTI-Related Delirium
• 50 Years of Building Bridges: Historic Medical Conference Unites Continents, Disciplines, and Generations in Service of Global Health - October 18, Washington Hilton
• FDA Approves At-Home Version of Lasix for Heart Failure Care
• More Than 54,000 Gaza Children Now Severely Malnourished, U.N. Warns
• Don’t Toss Those Veggie Scraps — They Might Be Healthier Than You Think
• More Than a Feeling: Could a Healthier Gut Improve Mental Health?
• Virtual Reality May Re-create Psychedelic-Like Effects Sans Drugs
• Living Near Toxic Sites Linked to Aggressive Breast Cancer
• Drug Combo Effective Against Advanced Prostate Cancer
• Poor ER Triage Leaves Sickle Cell Patients In Agony For Hours, Experts Say
• Ketamine Safe, Effective For Chronic Pain
• Quitting Smoking Nearly Doubles Cancer Patients' Short-Term Survival Odds, Experts Say
• Inspirational Videos Rival Meditation For Stress Relief, Study Says
• Cancer Patients Face Better Odds In Medicaid Expansion States

October 9 2025

• Cedars-Sinai to Explore Mouth Grafting Improvements
• Caregivers Identify Key Barriers to Youth Enrichment Programs in Low-Income Communities
• Programmable Proteins Use Logic to Improve Targeted Drug Delivery
• An AI System With Detailed Diagnostic Reasoning Makes Its Case
• Study Reveals a Link Between WTC Toxic Exposures and Lung Cancer
• New Research Reveals Genetic Link to Most Common Pediatric Bone Cancer
• Deion Sanders Returns to Practice After Surgery for Blood Clots
• Turns Out, There Are 5 Sleep Styles — And Each Affects Your Brain Differently
• Sno Pac Recalls Frozen Spinach Sold Across the U.S.
• Congo’s War Cuts Off Medicine to Hundreds of Health Facilities
• Nurses Step Up to Tackle Australia's Skin Cancer Crisis
• Mayo Clinic Q and A: Water Fitness -- Why Aqua Exercise Works Wonders
• New 'Smart Insulin' Shows Promise in Reducing Hypoglycemia Bouts
• Wildfire Smoke Might Damage Male Fertility
• Increasing Number Of Pregnancies Affected By Heart Complications
• Beyond the Pink Ribbon: Combating Breast Cancer in Younger Women
• Popular Painkiller Less Effective, More Risky Than Thought, Evidence Review Says
• Health Habits In 20s, 30s Can Have Dramatic Effect On Later Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
• Financial Toxicity Fatal For Some Cancer Patients
• 'Fun-Sized' Exercise Snacks Can Boost Fitness, Review Says
• Australian Research Well Placed for Adoption of National Persistent Identifier (PID) Strategy
• GLP-1s Show Promise in Treating Alcohol and Drug Addiction
• New JNCCN Study Confirms it's 'Never Too Late' to See Survival Benefits from Quitting Smoking--Even With Late-Stage Cancer
• It's Never Too Late for Those with Cancer to Quit Smoking
• Scientists Propose 4 New Uses for Old Veggies
• Diabetic Teens with High Blood Sugar Have Higher Neuropathy Risk in Adulthood
• Immersive Virtual Reality Visual Hallucinations Simulate the Effects of Psychedelic Substances
• GlyTR Therapeutics announces landmark study in Cell on their 'Velcro-like' Pan-Cancer Immunotherapy Platform

October 8 2025

• The Medical Minute: Is It a Sports Injury or Growing Pains?
• Yale Cancer Center Experts to Present at Top International Oncology Conference
• Physicians Investigate Reddit to Better Understand Self Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Novel Immunotherapy Combination Destroys Colorectal Liver Metastases
• Could Direct-to-Consumer Drug Pricing Compete with Prescription Insurance?
• UWF Center for Cybersecurity Receives Record-Breaking $9.6M Federal Grant
• Leading Cancer Scientists Anticipate Next 'Eureka Moment' in Tumor Treatment
• Federal Housing Assistance Linked to Earlier Cancer Diagnosis in Older Adults
• After Years of Suffering, Innovative Spine Procedure Relieves Young Mom's Unrelenting Back Pain
• Mayo Clinic Researchers Discover 'Traffic Controller' Protein That Protects DNA, and May Help Kill Cancer Cells
• Cosmic Tug-of-War: Gravity Reshapes Magnetic Fields in Star Clusters
• Moving On From Breast Cancer
• Scientists Create Radiotheranostic Approach Designed to Combat Aggressive Cancers
• Researchers Uncover How Brain's Social Skills Impact Recovery From Early Schizophrenia
• Pain and Antidepressant Drug Combo Linked to Increased Seizure Risk in Older Adults
• Possible Listeria Contamination Found in Some Hello Fresh Ready-Made Meals
• Experts Warn The IV Hydration Craze May Be Putting You at Risk
• Halloween Candy Tips to Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy
• Foster Farms Corn Dogs Recalled After at Least Five Injuries Reported
• New Vaccine Shows Promise Against Typhoid and Invasive Salmonella in First Human Trial
• Deaths From Accidents Related To Drug Use Rose 60% In Five Years
• More Patients Using GLP-1 Drugs Prior To Weight-Loss Surgery
• Bleeding Tied To Colon Cancer Risk Among Young Adults
• Rare, Dangerous Type Of Breast Cancer On The Rise In The U.S.
• Concussions Might Be Early Warning Sign For ALS, Study Argues
• Training, Support Empowers Pediatricians In Peanut Allergy Prevention
• Turning the Tide on Infant Liver Disease: Japan's 40-Year Registry Reveals Hope
• In a Nasal Spray, Gold "Nanoparticles" Deliver a Targeted Treatment to the Brain. A Potentially Revolutionary Approach to Mental Disorders and Neurodegenerative Diseases Already Has a Patent
• The Human Cost of Healthy Eating

October 7 2025

• Fighting Mosquito-Borne Disease: ESF Professor, Students Join Statewide Effort to Protect Public Health
• Researchers Find Key to Stopping Deadly Infection
• Six Surgeons General Fire Editorial Grenade at RFK Jr.
• Interim CDC Chief Calls for Separate MMR Shots
• CDC Leaves COVID Vaccination Up to Patients
• Kroger Recalls Pasta Salads Sold in 30 States for Listeria Risk
• Researchers Win Nobel Prize for Uncovering How the Immune System Protects Itself
• Special ACS Report: Lesser-Known Lobular Breast Cancer on the Rise in U.S. Women
• Concussions Could Increase Dementia Risk Among Seniors
• Deep Brain Stimulation Offers Long-Term Relief For Parkinson's Patients
• Inflammation Linked To Fatigue Among Cancer Patients
• Babies More Likely To Die If Mother Passes During Or After Pregnancy
• Both Diet And Sugary Drinks Increase Fatty Liver Disease Risk, Study Says
• Inhalers Produce More Than A Half-Million Cars' Worth of Carbon Emissions Annually
• Tip Sheet: Expert Insights Into Full-Body MRIs and Multi-Cancer Detection Tests, Breastmilk Antibodies -- and Progress in AI for Cancer Research
• Gravity and the Gut: Is There a Connection?

October 6 2025

• Teens in Distress Turn to Tobacco but Need More Help to Quit
• New NIH-Funded Program to Advance Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training
• For Rapid, Precise Lung Cancer Resections, Researchers Look to a Pen
• UTSW Discovery Opens Door to Novel Strategies for Hard-to-Treat Cancers
• What Matters Most to Senior Citizens? Not What You Might Think
• Human Ability to Focus on Specific Sounds Not Found to Originate in Auditory Nerve, Brainstem
• Mayo Clinic Uses Investigational Targeted Radiopharmaceutical Theranostic for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in First-in-Human Clinical Trial
• Tailoring & Teamwork Help Hospitals Reduce Wasteful Pre-Surgery Testing
• Lidocaine Poisonings Rise Despite Overall Drop in Local Anesthetic Toxicity
• Stress Cardiac MRI Helps Ruby Return to the Soccer Field
• Robotic Knee Prosthesis: Advanced Control Algorithm Could Expand Commercial Leg's Benefits
• The Brain Navigates New Spaces By 'Flickering' Between Reality and Old Mental Maps
• Psychiatry, Primary Care, and OB/GYN Subspecialties Hit Hardest by Physician Attrition
• Modern-Day Analysis of 1918 Birth Records Highlight Importance of Protecting Pregnant Women From Flu
• 1 in 3 NIH F32 Grant Recipients in Internal Medicine Receive Mentored Development Grants
• FDA May Ease Warning on Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms
• Love Chewing Ice? It Could Damage Your Teeth and Jaw
• Dog Treats Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk to Pets
• Costco to Sell Ozempic and Wegovy for $499 a Month
• UCLA Health Study Finds Inhalers for Asthma and COPD Drive Significant Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• More Women Under 50 Are Getting Breast Cancer: Here's What Surgeons Want You to Know
• Overeating A Sign Of Early Mental Health Problems Among Preschooler Girls
• Injectable Drug Slows Deterioration From Pulmonary Hypertension
• Alzheimer's Drug Might Improve Social Functioning Among Kids With Autism
• Seasonal Allergies Might Increase Suicide Rate, Study Says
• Air Pollution Particles Hitch A Ride On Red Blood Cells, Into Major Organs, Study Says
• Two Of Five Drivers Killed In Car Crashes Were Stoned, Study Says
• New Intervention Helps Pediatricians Promote Early Peanut Introduction to Prevent Peanut Allergy