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Phys.org / Study finds albumin, the most abundant blood protein, acts as a shield against deadly fungal infections

Scientists at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB-FORTH) and the University of Crete, together with collaborators from Greece, Europe, the U.S., and India, have discovered a novel role of albumin, the ...

21 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / 'One of our priorities': 'Superbug' still dangerous for Nevada

Cases of a potentially lethal fungus have stabilized in Nevada, according to public health officials, who urge continued vigilance against the drug-resistant "superbug."

Medical Xpress / Influence of dog ownership on exercise self-efficacy and physical activity: Differences before and after COVID-19

Researchers at University of Tsukuba examined how dog ownership and exercise self-efficacy affected physical activity among Japanese office workers before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jan 16, 2026 in Health
Medical Xpress / Decline in U.S. nursing home capacity since COVID-19: Rural areas hit hardest

Though the U.S. population is aging, nursing home capacity has declined nationwide since the COVID-19 pandemic began. According to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine this week, one quarter of U.S. counties experienced ...

Jan 16, 2026 in Medical economics
Medical Xpress / CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut looms

Wastewater testing can alert public health officials to measles infections days to months before cases are confirmed by doctors, researchers said in two studies published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Jan 16, 2026 in Health
Medical Xpress / How AI is transforming health care

By recognizing patterns in test results, AI can identify patients at risk of cancer, diabetes complications, heart disease and mental health issues.

Jan 16, 2026 in Radiology & Imaging
Medical Xpress / Obamacare enrollment drops after premium subsidies expire

Fewer Americans are signing up for Obamacare this year after extra financial help that lowered monthly premiums expired, new counts show.

Jan 15, 2026 in Medical economics
Phys.org / Earth keeps getting hotter, and Americans' partisan divide over science grows sharper

As global officials confirm that 2025 was Earth's third-hottest year on record, a new poll shows Americans are sharply divided over the role of science in the United States.

Jan 15, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / History offers warning on dollar and deficits

It's no secret that Uncle Sam has been living beyond his means. During the past 25 years, U.S. national debt as a percentage of gross domestic product has almost tripled to 98%, according to the Congressional Budget Office. ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / With telehealth coverage on the brink, study shows it hasn't driven up total visits

With another Congressional deadline looming this month for most telehealth coverage under Medicare, a new University of Michigan study adds more data to the debate.

Jan 15, 2026 in Medical economics
Medical Xpress / Researchers survey the ADHD coaching boom

More people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are turning to coaches for guidance. Those coaches, who often have ADHD themselves, offer similar services to psychologists but don't think of their work as ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Vaccines are helping older people more than we knew

The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that two shots provide at least 90% protection against a painful, blistering disease that a third of Americans will suffer in their lifetimes, one that can cause lingering ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Gerontology & Geriatrics