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Chia seeds may boost fetal brain DHA during obesity-linked pregnancy
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (285+ words) In obese pregnant rats, chia seed enrichment helped shift omega-3 metabolism, increasing DHA availability in maternal tissues, placenta, and fetal brain lipid profiles during a critical developmental window. Study: Chia seed enrichment in high-fat-high-sugar diet-induced obesity: a strategy to increase…...
Aged immune cells may drive memory decline by releasing a brain-aging protein
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (134+ words) A mouse study reveals how aging immune cells may impair memory outside the brain, showing that blocking CD8+ T cell activity or their secreted factor, granzyme K, helped restore cognitive performance in aged animals. Study: Aged circulating CD8+ T cells and their…...
AI eye scans reveal who may be at higher risk of osteoporosis
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (579+ words) A new study suggests that AI-powered retinal imaging may capture systemic aging signals linked to weaker bones, offering a potential low-cost route to identify people who may need formal osteoporosis assessment before fractures occur. Study: Retinal biological age correlates with…...
AI beats primary care doctors in simulated diagnosis study using images and ECGs
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (651+ words) A state-aware medical AI system interpreted images, ECGs, and clinical documents during live diagnostic chats, outperforming primary care physicians in simulated consultations while raising urgent questions about how such tools should be tested before real-world care. Study findings revealed that…...
Time in nature may improve disadvantaged children's mental health
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (193+ words) Growing up in disadvantaged communities can take a toll on children, with greater stress leading to mental health issues and delays in psychological development. But a decade's worth of research suggests there's an effective and nearly free remedy that may…...
Fewer radiotherapy sessions for prostate cancer show minimal side effects
13+ hour, 40+ min ago (699+ words) Two larger doses of radiotherapy for prostate cancer cause no additional side effects compared to the standard five doses of radiotherapy, according to results presented at the Congress of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO 2026). Experts say the…...
Vaginal birth after cesarean more common at Black-serving hospitals
13+ hour, 24+ min ago (532+ words) Low-risk patients at predominantly Black-serving hospitals (BSH) who previously gave birth through Cesareans are likelier to attempt and successfully deliver vaginally in a subsequent pregnancy than they are at hospitals treating few Black patients, new UCLA-led research finds. Still, Black…...
Targeted radiotherapy may delay progression in metastatic breast cancer patients
13+ hour, 33+ min ago (305+ words) News-Medical Targeted radiotherapy may delay progression in metastatic breast cancer patients Treating breast cancer that has begun to spread around the body with targeted radiotherapy could help patients to live longer without their cancer getting worse, according to the results…...
Prenatal chemical mixtures may influence fetal growth and placental health
14+ hour, 45+ min ago (259+ words) Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are widely present in daily life, found in food, water, personal care products, and household environments. These substances-including phthalates, phenols, parabens, pesticides, and emerging compounds such as bisphenol S (BPS)-can enter the body through ingestion,…...
Cancer-driving MYC protein also helps tumors repair damaged DNA
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (758+ words) A protein best known for driving cancer growth also helps damaged tumor cells survive by repairing their DNA, according to a new study that could influence how some cancers are treated. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University found that the…...