Covid-19
Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon. Here are the viruses an expert is watching in 2026
A new year might mean new viral threats.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Month: January 2026
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Lifestyle interventions in pregnancy proven to reduce gestational diabetes risk
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have led the largest study to date demonstrating the significant benefits of lifestyle interventions in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Covid-19
New BMI uses AI to reveal hidden metabolic disorders
Researchers at Leipzig University and the University of Gothenburg have developed a novel approach to assessing an individual’s risk of metabolic diseases such as diabetes or fatty liver disease more precisely. Instead of relying solely […]
Sports Medicine
Foiled by fitness? Research sheds light on why our workout plans go awry
You know you should exercise, but you make a solid plan to do it … and then, in the decisive moment, you opt out. Why do many people choose to forgo their planned daily exercise […]
Sports Medicine
Identifying injury mechanisms influencing the severity of knee injuries in rugby
Knee injuries in rugby players occur with high incidence and severity, posing a significant burden on athletes. Although many studies on rugby injuries have been published, few combine video analysis with epidemiological injury surveillance to […]
Medications
Cholesterol-lowering drug can overcome chemotherapy resistance in triple-negative breast cancer, researchers discover
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is among the most aggressive types of breast cancer, lacking estrogen, progesterone, and HER2 receptors and thus relying primarily on cytotoxic chemotherapy. Despite initial responsiveness, many patients experience rapid relapse driven […]
Cardiology
Adrenaline restarts the heart after in-hospital cardiac arrest
Giving adrenaline to hospital patients whose heart has stopped is very effective, and can increase the chance of bringing their heart rate back to normal by a factor of five.This article was originally published on […]
Psychology
Study shows digital interactions offer fewer emotional benefits than face-to-face meetings
A review of more than 1,000 studies suggests that using technology to communicate with others is better than nothing—but still not as good as face-to-face interactions.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Medications
Ozempic, Wegovy might lower colon cancer risk
Ozempic and Wegovy might help people avoid colon cancer as well as promote weight loss or control diabetes, a new study says.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Addiction
Gene therapy ‘switch’ may offer non-addictive pain relief
A preclinical study uncovered a new gene therapy that targets pain centers in the brain while eliminating the risk of addiction from narcotics treatments, a breakthrough which could provide hope for the more than 50 […]