Alzheimer's risk reduced after high-dose influenza vaccination vs. standard dose, study finds

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of Alzheimer's disease significantly decreases in older adults who receive a higher dose of the inf

Public Health & Prevention May 09,2026

Alzheimer's risk reduced after high-dose influenza vaccination vs. standard dose, study finds

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of Alzheimer's disease significantly decreases in older adults who receive a higher dose of the inf

Public Health & Prevention May 09,2026

Study suggests children with ear tubes may safely swim in treated pools

byAmerican Academy of OtolaryngologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newstudypublished inOtolaryngology−Head and Neck Surgery, finds that children with tympanostomy tubes who swim in treated pools a

Pediatrics May 09,2026

Study suggests children with ear tubes may safely swim in treated pools

byAmerican Academy of OtolaryngologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newstudypublished inOtolaryngology−Head and Neck Surgery, finds that children with tympanostomy tubes who swim in treated pools a

Pediatrics May 09,2026

Orthodontics researchers evaluate microplastics' effect on immune system

by Laurie Kaiser,University at BuffaloCharacterization of orthodontic-derived plastic particles. Credit:Progress in Orthodontics(2026). DOI: 10.1186/s40510-026-00608-3In a new study, orthodontics rese

Allergy&Clinical immunology May 09,2026

Orthodontics researchers evaluate microplastics' effect on immune system

by Laurie Kaiser,University at BuffaloCharacterization of orthodontic-derived plastic particles. Credit:Progress in Orthodontics(2026). DOI: 10.1186/s40510-026-00608-3In a new study, orthodontics rese

Allergy&Clinical immunology May 09,2026

When it comes to surgery, your doctor's leadership skills play a crucial role

by Steve Granger, Julian Barling, Michaela Scanlon, Nick Turner,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou're scheduled for surgery next week. You've likely looked up your surgeon&#3

General Surgery May 09,2026

When it comes to surgery, your doctor's leadership skills play a crucial role

by Steve Granger, Julian Barling, Michaela Scanlon, Nick Turner,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou're scheduled for surgery next week. You've likely looked up your surgeon&#3

General Surgery May 09,2026

Genetic overlap between several mental health disorders could help predict vulnerability

byIngrid Fadelli, Medical XpressThe study integrates multi-ancestry GWAS data for bipolar disorder (BD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and schizophrenia (panel 1), revealing extensive polygenic ove

Medicial Breakthroughs May 09,2026

Genetic overlap between several mental health disorders could help predict vulnerability

byIngrid Fadelli, Medical XpressThe study integrates multi-ancestry GWAS data for bipolar disorder (BD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and schizophrenia (panel 1), revealing extensive polygenic ove

Medicial Breakthroughs May 09,2026

No link found between childhood atopic dermatitis and markers of cardiovascular risk

by Lori SolomonAtopic dermatitis (AD) during childhood is not associated with increases in markers of cardiovascular risk, according to a study published online March 24 inJAMA Network Open.Morgan Ye,

Allergy&Clinical immunology May 08,2026

No link found between childhood atopic dermatitis and markers of cardiovascular risk

by Lori SolomonAtopic dermatitis (AD) during childhood is not associated with increases in markers of cardiovascular risk, according to a study published online March 24 inJAMA Network Open.Morgan Ye,

Allergy&Clinical immunology May 08,2026

Breakdown products from 'eco-friendly' plastics impede fetal development in mice, study shows

byPublic Library of SciencePLA plastic breakdown product oligomeric nanoplastics can penetrate the placental barrier and reach the fetus. Credit: Dr. Jia Lv (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.org/licenses/by

Medicial Breakthroughs May 08,2026

Breakdown products from 'eco-friendly' plastics impede fetal development in mice, study shows

byPublic Library of SciencePLA plastic breakdown product oligomeric nanoplastics can penetrate the placental barrier and reach the fetus. Credit: Dr. Jia Lv (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.org/licenses/by

Medicial Breakthroughs May 08,2026

Guidance for safer AI-enabled medical devices: Researchers highlight the importance of human factors

byDresden University of TechnologyCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsAI-enabled medical devices promise improved medical care and support for health care professionals. However, the safety and perform

Technology & AI May 08,2026

Guidance for safer AI-enabled medical devices: Researchers highlight the importance of human factors

byDresden University of TechnologyCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsAI-enabled medical devices promise improved medical care and support for health care professionals. However, the safety and perform

Technology & AI May 08,2026

Genetically modified marmosets as a model for human deafness provide a foundation for future gene therapies

by Susanne Diederich,The German Primate CenterMyrabello, a genetically modified marmoset. Credit: Katharina DiederichWhy are some people unable to hear from birth, even though their inner ear appears

Medicial Breakthroughs May 08,2026

Genetically modified marmosets as a model for human deafness provide a foundation for future gene therapies

by Susanne Diederich,The German Primate CenterMyrabello, a genetically modified marmoset. Credit: Katharina DiederichWhy are some people unable to hear from birth, even though their inner ear appears

Medicial Breakthroughs May 08,2026

E-bike crash study links severe brain injuries to older men riding unhelmeted

byTechnical University MunichCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince 2023, more e-bikes have been sold in Germany than conventional bicycles. But the number of crashes has been rising just as sharply.

Geriatrics May 08,2026

E-bike crash study links severe brain injuries to older men riding unhelmeted

byTechnical University MunichCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince 2023, more e-bikes have been sold in Germany than conventional bicycles. But the number of crashes has been rising just as sharply.

Geriatrics May 08,2026