Mpox inflammation traced to AIM2 protein: New insights into immune overdrive

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic image illustrating the overall study. Credit: Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyA team of researchers, affil

Updated on: March 19,2026

Mpox inflammation traced to AIM2 protein: New insights into immune overdrive

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic image illustrating the overall study. Credit: Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyA team of researchers, affil

Updated on:March 19,2026

Most Americans still get nicotine wrong

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicotine is the drug that keeps people coming back to cigarettes, but not the substance that causes serious health effects in people

Updated on: March 19,2026

Most Americans still get nicotine wrong

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicotine is the drug that keeps people coming back to cigarettes, but not the substance that causes serious health effects in people

Updated on:March 19,2026

Occupational factors strongly influence long COVID risk, finds study

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Clara Soler ChopoWork-related factors play a significant and independent role in the risk of developing long COVID, shows a new study based on the COVICA

Updated on: March 23,2026

Occupational factors strongly influence long COVID risk, finds study

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Clara Soler ChopoWork-related factors play a significant and independent role in the risk of developing long COVID, shows a new study based on the COVICA

Updated on:March 23,2026

Mosquito warning: Beware of Ross River virus as the temperature warms

byUniversity of AdelaideCredit: Ravi Kant from PexelsAustralian holiday-makers are being urged to prevent mosquito bites this summer, after research mapping studies from across the country found that

Updated on: March 18,2026

Mosquito warning: Beware of Ross River virus as the temperature warms

byUniversity of AdelaideCredit: Ravi Kant from PexelsAustralian holiday-makers are being urged to prevent mosquito bites this summer, after research mapping studies from across the country found that

Updated on:March 18,2026

Flu season starts early in NYC as cases rise fast

by I. EdwardsFlu season is getting an early start in New York City, with doctors reporting a sharp jump in cases weeks sooner than normal.Data from theU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(C

Updated on: March 04,2026

Flu season starts early in NYC as cases rise fast

by I. EdwardsFlu season is getting an early start in New York City, with doctors reporting a sharp jump in cases weeks sooner than normal.Data from theU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(C

Updated on:March 04,2026

Global study finds stable acute kidney injury mortality with shifting age patterns

byAmerican Society of NephrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA five-year study has revealed a stability in global acute kidney injury (AKI)–related mortality rates with differing patterns that in

Updated on: March 05,2026

Global study finds stable acute kidney injury mortality with shifting age patterns

byAmerican Society of NephrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA five-year study has revealed a stability in global acute kidney injury (AKI)–related mortality rates with differing patterns that in

Updated on:March 05,2026

Guideline-concordant care rate in seniors is approximately 60% after positive lung cancer screen

by Elana GotkineAmong persons with a first positive lung cancer screening result at age 65 years or older, the rate of guideline-concordant care is 59.7% overall, according to a studypublishedonline D

Updated on: March 07,2026

Guideline-concordant care rate in seniors is approximately 60% after positive lung cancer screen

by Elana GotkineAmong persons with a first positive lung cancer screening result at age 65 years or older, the rate of guideline-concordant care is 59.7% overall, according to a studypublishedonline D

Updated on:March 07,2026

How gray hair and cancer may be linked

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGray hair is an inevitable hallmark of aging. It's a visual reminder of the passing years and all the bodily changes that accompany it.B

Updated on: March 12,2026

How gray hair and cancer may be linked

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGray hair is an inevitable hallmark of aging. It's a visual reminder of the passing years and all the bodily changes that accompany it.B

Updated on:March 12,2026

New immune response patterns for tuberculosis discovered outside the lungs

byUniversity of BonnWhole-blood RNA-sequencing analysis for detection of EPTB immunotypes. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-65561-xTuberculosis (TB) is one of the world'

Updated on: March 21,2026

New immune response patterns for tuberculosis discovered outside the lungs

byUniversity of BonnWhole-blood RNA-sequencing analysis for detection of EPTB immunotypes. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-65561-xTuberculosis (TB) is one of the world'

Updated on:March 21,2026

Rapid test developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus

by Elana GotkineA rapid, highly accurate test has been developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a study published online Dec. 10 in theJournal of Infectious Diseases.Jennifer L.

Updated on: March 27,2026

Rapid test developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus

by Elana GotkineA rapid, highly accurate test has been developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a study published online Dec. 10 in theJournal of Infectious Diseases.Jennifer L.

Updated on:March 27,2026

Research highlights care challenges faced by children and adolescents with hereditary angioedema

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay from PexelsTwo new studies presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)Annual Scientific Meetin

Updated on: March 27,2026

Research highlights care challenges faced by children and adolescents with hereditary angioedema

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay from PexelsTwo new studies presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)Annual Scientific Meetin

Updated on:March 27,2026

Mapping pre-myelinating oligodendrocytes: New mouse line links neuronal activity to cell survival

byIngrid Fadelli, Medical XpressSchematic showing the potential effect of neuronal activity on oligodendrogenesis, acting through its influence on both OPCs and preOLs. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2025

Updated on: March 16,2026

Mapping pre-myelinating oligodendrocytes: New mouse line links neuronal activity to cell survival

byIngrid Fadelli, Medical XpressSchematic showing the potential effect of neuronal activity on oligodendrogenesis, acting through its influence on both OPCs and preOLs. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2025

Updated on:March 16,2026