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

The oral cavity is the vestibule of the brain: Study links gum disease and Alzheimer's

by Wroclaw Medical UniversityCredit: Wroclaw Medical UniversityAlzheimer's disease is most commonly associated with memory impairment, disorientation, and irreversible neurodegenerative changes in

Stomatology April 12,2026

The oral cavity is the vestibule of the brain: Study links gum disease and Alzheimer's

by Wroclaw Medical UniversityCredit: Wroclaw Medical UniversityAlzheimer's disease is most commonly associated with memory impairment, disorientation, and irreversible neurodegenerative changes in

Stomatology April 12,2026

Kidney transplant system could be missing opportunity to save more lives and reduce costs

by Savannah Erdman,University of MinnesotaCredit: Image generated by the editorial team using AI for illustrative purposes.Despite an urgent demand for kidney donors in the U.S., about 1 in 4 donor ki

Public Health & Prevention April 12,2026

Kidney transplant system could be missing opportunity to save more lives and reduce costs

by Savannah Erdman,University of MinnesotaCredit: Image generated by the editorial team using AI for illustrative purposes.Despite an urgent demand for kidney donors in the U.S., about 1 in 4 donor ki

Public Health & Prevention April 12,2026

Small molecule could slow or stop progress of Parkinson's disease and related brain disorders, not just treat symptoms

byNew York UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi and the University of Denver has identified a promising small molecule that could help slow or halt the

Neurology April 12,2026

Small molecule could slow or stop progress of Parkinson's disease and related brain disorders, not just treat symptoms

byNew York UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi and the University of Denver has identified a promising small molecule that could help slow or halt the

Neurology April 12,2026

Adapted swim lessons can improve water safety skills for autistic children

byFlorida International UniversityMilaya (left) participates in an adapted swim lesson with Tana Carson (right), FIU assistant professor of occupational therapy and researcher, as part of a water safe

Psychiatry & Mental Health April 12,2026

Adapted swim lessons can improve water safety skills for autistic children

byFlorida International UniversityMilaya (left) participates in an adapted swim lesson with Tana Carson (right), FIU assistant professor of occupational therapy and researcher, as part of a water safe

Psychiatry & Mental Health April 12,2026

3D-printed ATLAS platform helps model cancer cell clusters behind metastasis

by Silvia Cernea Clark,Rice UniversityElectron microscopy image of blank printed wells, viewed from the top. Credit: Alexandria Carter / Rice UniversityMetastasis, the spread of cancer from a primary

Technology & AI April 12,2026

3D-printed ATLAS platform helps model cancer cell clusters behind metastasis

by Silvia Cernea Clark,Rice UniversityElectron microscopy image of blank printed wells, viewed from the top. Credit: Alexandria Carter / Rice UniversityMetastasis, the spread of cancer from a primary

Technology & AI April 12,2026