Down syndrome study suggests early RNA editing shifts may reshape fetal brain circuits

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Michael Breen, Ph.D.A collaborative research study co-led by scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Liber Institute for Brain Development h

Public Health & Prevention April 14,2026

Down syndrome study suggests early RNA editing shifts may reshape fetal brain circuits

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Michael Breen, Ph.D.A collaborative research study co-led by scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Liber Institute for Brain Development h

Public Health & Prevention April 14,2026

Sleep health overlooked: Nearly half of adults haven't talked to their health care professional about sleep

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsWhilesleep is essential to health, nearly half of adults (45%) have not discussed sleep with their health care professional, a

Sleep April 14,2026

Sleep health overlooked: Nearly half of adults haven't talked to their health care professional about sleep

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsWhilesleep is essential to health, nearly half of adults (45%) have not discussed sleep with their health care professional, a

Sleep April 14,2026

A stiff defense: Physical rigidity of healthy gum tissue found to shield against chronic periodontal inflammation

byUniversity of PennsylvaniaA section of healthy human gum tissue captured using an imaging technique called Second Harmonic Generation microscopy. In this sample, collagen fibers (shown in yellow), w

Stomatology April 14,2026

A stiff defense: Physical rigidity of healthy gum tissue found to shield against chronic periodontal inflammation

byUniversity of PennsylvaniaA section of healthy human gum tissue captured using an imaging technique called Second Harmonic Generation microscopy. In this sample, collagen fibers (shown in yellow), w

Stomatology April 14,2026

There's now an osteoarthritis AI chatbot backed by real research

by Rachel Nelligan,University of MelbourneThe Osteoarthritis Virtual Assistant (OVA) is a free online chatbot that draws from real research to answer common osteoarthritis questions. Credit: Universit

Immunology & Rheumatology April 14,2026

There's now an osteoarthritis AI chatbot backed by real research

by Rachel Nelligan,University of MelbourneThe Osteoarthritis Virtual Assistant (OVA) is a free online chatbot that draws from real research to answer common osteoarthritis questions. Credit: Universit

Immunology & Rheumatology April 14,2026

Constipation is common, but with simple changes, you can manage and even prevent it

byTufts UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChances are you've experienced constipation at some point in your life. It's one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints, affecting people of

Gastroenterology April 14,2026

Constipation is common, but with simple changes, you can manage and even prevent it

byTufts UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChances are you've experienced constipation at some point in your life. It's one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints, affecting people of

Gastroenterology April 14,2026

Genetic code of growing bacterial threat identified using whole-genome sequencing

byHouston MethodistPhylogenomic relationships among SDSE isolates and correlation with molecular typing methods. Credit:Microbiology Spectrum(2026). DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.03683-25Scientists at Houston

Medicial Breakthroughs April 13,2026

Genetic code of growing bacterial threat identified using whole-genome sequencing

byHouston MethodistPhylogenomic relationships among SDSE isolates and correlation with molecular typing methods. Credit:Microbiology Spectrum(2026). DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.03683-25Scientists at Houston

Medicial Breakthroughs April 13,2026

Urban vs. rural exercise habits: Why walking dominates, yet many miss activity targets

byPublic Library of ScienceIn a recent study of U.S. adults, walking was—by far—the most popular leisure-time physical activity, while rural residents also enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing, and

Orthopedics & Sports medicine April 13,2026

Urban vs. rural exercise habits: Why walking dominates, yet many miss activity targets

byPublic Library of ScienceIn a recent study of U.S. adults, walking was—by far—the most popular leisure-time physical activity, while rural residents also enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing, and

Orthopedics & Sports medicine April 13,2026

Switching from dulaglutide to tirzepatide boosts patient-reported well-being for people with type 2 diabetes: Analysis

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) from the SURPASS-SWITCH trial found that adults with type 2 diabetes who switched from

Diabetes & Endocrinology April 13,2026

Switching from dulaglutide to tirzepatide boosts patient-reported well-being for people with type 2 diabetes: Analysis

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) from the SURPASS-SWITCH trial found that adults with type 2 diabetes who switched from

Diabetes & Endocrinology April 13,2026

Exploding head syndrome: The surprisingly common condition with a terrifying name

by Flavie Waters,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever been drifting off to sleep when suddenly you hear what sounds like a gunshot, a door slamming, or an explosion inside y

Sleep April 13,2026

Exploding head syndrome: The surprisingly common condition with a terrifying name

by Flavie Waters,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever been drifting off to sleep when suddenly you hear what sounds like a gunshot, a door slamming, or an explosion inside y

Sleep April 13,2026

Children and teenagers more open to meat free diets—but struggle to maintain it

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLots of children and teenagers are open to a vegetarian or vegan diet and cut out meat but then struggle to keep it up, according to a new study

Pediatrics April 13,2026

Children and teenagers more open to meat free diets—but struggle to maintain it

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLots of children and teenagers are open to a vegetarian or vegan diet and cut out meat but then struggle to keep it up, according to a new study

Pediatrics April 13,2026