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An experimental drug targeting triple-negative breast cancer overwhelms cancer cells with toxic fats, according to a new study of human tumors in mice. Triple-negative breast cancer lacks three common drug targets, making it one of the most aggressive types of breast cancer. The compound, known as DH20931, appears to push cancer cells over the edge by causing a surge of fat-like molecules called ceramides. If cells are already under stress, they will not be able to cope and will eventually self-destruct. In laboratory experiments, the drug also made standard chemotherapy more effective. When combined with the commonly used drug doxorubicin,…

New research from Flinders University shows that nurses working in general practice could play a key role in improving access to sleep health treatments, but only if patients and general practice staff are involved in the design of these services. Published in BMC Primary CareThis study is the first to explain why an effective nurse-delivered sleep care model has not been introduced into routine GP clinics, despite strong evidence that it is effective. FHMRI Sleep Health researchers reviewed and synthesized the results of 85 studies examining nurse-led models of care after identifying increased delays in professional sleep services and limited…

For people visiting a neurology doctor for the first time, a new study finds there is no difference in the time it takes to seek treatment sooner between a virtual visit and an in-person visit. This study was published on April 22, 2026. Neurology®Medical Journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Although telemedicine has been shown to improve access to care for people in rural areas and those without transportation, and telemedicine has received high satisfaction scores from both clinicians and patients, less research has been done on how effective virtual visits are compared to in-person visits, especially for new…

Practicing yoga may help people who are overweight or obese improve their cardiometabolic health, according to a study published April 22 in an open access journal. PLOS Global Public Health By Widya Wasityastuti and colleagues at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Yoga is a popular form of exercise around the world and is a gentle and approachable form of exercise for many people. To better understand the potential health benefits of yoga, the authors of this study conducted a meta-analysis, examining 30 yoga studies for its cardiometabolic benefits. They focused on studies that looked at outcomes such as blood pressure,…

Changes in vision are one of the most common signs of aging. If you’re sitting in a dimly lit restaurant with someone over 60, you’ll hear a voice say, “Hold on, let me get my phone out. I need more light to read the menu!” But what if you could reverse that gradual decline in vision? Researchers at the University of California, Irvine are currently exploring that possibility. Their latest research explores potential treatments aimed at slowing or even reversing the ‘aging’ of the eyes while helping to prevent conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). “We are showing the…

A Spanish study used epigenetic fingerprints to track hidden exposure patterns and found that a widely used herbicide may be linked to an alarming increase in colorectal cancer in young adults. In a recent study published in the journal natural medicineresearchers conducted a multi-stage study to identify potential environmental exposures and lifestyle-related factors associated with the unprecedented increase in the prevalence of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC). In this study, we developed a DNA methylation-based “epigenetic fingerprint” as a surrogate for measuring exposome-related exposure patterns (termed “exposomes”) in colorectal cancer patients. Comparing exposomes from young patients (n = 31; age 70…

Short-term randomized trials suggest that reducing contact with plastics across food sourcing, processing, packaging, and preparation can rapidly reduce some plastic-related chemicals in the body, providing a real-world glimpse into how daily dietary choices shape exposure. In a recent study published in the journal natural medicineresearchers characterized levels of plastic-associated chemicals (PACs) in the urine of healthy adults. Plastics are ubiquitous in our daily lives and we are exposed to harmful PACs. For example, bisphenols and phthalates are established endocrine disruptors. Exposure to bisphenols and phthalates is associated with adverse health effects such as metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. Most…

Understanding how people develop the habit of viewing adult content can help identify potential psychological risks in the future. Researchers identified three distinct patterns in how adults begin viewing sexually explicit content and found that establishing a routine from a young age is associated with higher rates of mental health problems. The findings were published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior. Viewing adult entertainment is a very common behavior across different age groups. Many adolescents are unintentionally exposed to sexually explicit images and videos, perhaps through Internet advertisements or links shared by peers. Researchers distinguish between this initial exposure…

Online surveys have found that women consistently perceive AI to be more risky than men. The main factors behind this view are women’s general higher risk aversion and greater exposure to AI-related risks. The paper was published in PNAS Nexus. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a broad term that refers to computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as pattern recognition, prediction, language understanding, and decision support. AI is being used by businesses to automate daily tasks, analyze large amounts of data, improve customer service, and support faster decision-making. For example, companies are increasingly using AI…

WASHINGTON — Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once said there is no safe and effective vaccine. On Wednesday, he appeared to change his tune. Throughout two Senate hearings, Kennedy noted that as secretary of health, he funded the development of new vaccines, green-lighted new vaccinations for patients, insisted that the flu vaccine is a preventive treatment, and even urged “every child to get MMR,” which he had previously suggested was unsafe. He acknowledged last week that the shot may have saved the life of a child who died from measles. President Kennedy’s policies continue to ripple through America’s…