Basil and fennel compound may build up dangerous DNA damage in vulnerable people

by Christine Pauli,University of Kaiserslautern‑LandauHuman cells after treatment with the methyleugenol metabolite (right) compared to control cells (left). The image shows the cell nuclei (blue) and

Medicial Breakthroughs July 13,2026

Basil and fennel compound may build up dangerous DNA damage in vulnerable people

by Christine Pauli,University of Kaiserslautern‑LandauHuman cells after treatment with the methyleugenol metabolite (right) compared to control cells (left). The image shows the cell nuclei (blue) and

Medicial Breakthroughs July 13,2026

Up to half of life-threatening kidney disease cases remain undiagnosed, experts reveal

byUniversity of GlasgowCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSignificant underdiagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD), now the ninth leading cause of death globally, is endangering millions of patients

Public Health & Prevention July 13,2026

Up to half of life-threatening kidney disease cases remain undiagnosed, experts reveal

byUniversity of GlasgowCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSignificant underdiagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD), now the ninth leading cause of death globally, is endangering millions of patients

Public Health & Prevention July 13,2026

GLP-1-based meds are linked to fewer heart events in adults with obesity, autoimmune disease

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Haberdoedas Photography from PexelsAmong adults with both obesity and an autoimmune disease, those taking a glucagon-like peptide-receptor 1 agonist (GLP-1RA) medic

Diabetes & Endocrinology July 13,2026

GLP-1-based meds are linked to fewer heart events in adults with obesity, autoimmune disease

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Haberdoedas Photography from PexelsAmong adults with both obesity and an autoimmune disease, those taking a glucagon-like peptide-receptor 1 agonist (GLP-1RA) medic

Diabetes & Endocrinology July 13,2026

Weight loss surgery boosts household independence for 20 years, data show

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who undergo bariatric surgery and see substantial weight loss are better able to cope with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry,

General Surgery July 13,2026

Weight loss surgery boosts household independence for 20 years, data show

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who undergo bariatric surgery and see substantial weight loss are better able to cope with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry,

General Surgery July 13,2026

Feeling older than your age linked to poorer sleep and worse daytime functioning

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Arina Krasnikova from PexelsA newstudyto be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that adults who feel older than their chronological age reporte

Sleep July 13,2026

Feeling older than your age linked to poorer sleep and worse daytime functioning

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Arina Krasnikova from PexelsA newstudyto be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that adults who feel older than their chronological age reporte

Sleep July 13,2026

Triple therapy could block newborn meningitis without antibiotics

byETH ZurichCredit: CC0 Public DomainNewborn meningitis is one of the most dangerous childhood infections. It is often life-threatening and can cause serious and lasting damage, including developmenta

Public Health & Prevention July 13,2026

Triple therapy could block newborn meningitis without antibiotics

byETH ZurichCredit: CC0 Public DomainNewborn meningitis is one of the most dangerous childhood infections. It is often life-threatening and can cause serious and lasting damage, including developmenta

Public Health & Prevention July 13,2026

Major surgery may accelerate memory loss in 1 in 7 older adults

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressOlder age, pre-surgical cognitive impairment, and the development of postoperative delirium were associated with the severe decline trajectory. Credit: cottonbro studi

General Surgery July 13,2026

Major surgery may accelerate memory loss in 1 in 7 older adults

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressOlder age, pre-surgical cognitive impairment, and the development of postoperative delirium were associated with the severe decline trajectory. Credit: cottonbro studi

General Surgery July 13,2026

Medically tailored meals produce better health and lower costs, analysis finds

byTufts UniversityMedically tailored meals are home-delivered, dietitian-designed meals customized for individuals with diet-sensitive conditions who often also have food insecurity and/or activity li

Technology & AI July 13,2026

Medically tailored meals produce better health and lower costs, analysis finds

byTufts UniversityMedically tailored meals are home-delivered, dietitian-designed meals customized for individuals with diet-sensitive conditions who often also have food insecurity and/or activity li

Technology & AI July 13,2026

Antibiotics for common sore throats have very limited effect on strep spread

by Margareta G. Kubista,University of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAntibiotics for sore throats have hardly any preventive effect against serious streptococcal infections in the populat

Drug Discovery July 12,2026

Antibiotics for common sore throats have very limited effect on strep spread

by Margareta G. Kubista,University of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAntibiotics for sore throats have hardly any preventive effect against serious streptococcal infections in the populat

Drug Discovery July 12,2026

Are you sleep deprived? Your spit may hold answer

byAmerican Chemical SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Proteome Research(2026). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c01064Sleep loss dulls alertness and coordination, and it can produce effects simi

Sleep July 12,2026

Are you sleep deprived? Your spit may hold answer

byAmerican Chemical SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Proteome Research(2026). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c01064Sleep loss dulls alertness and coordination, and it can produce effects simi

Sleep July 12,2026