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Medical Xpress / Ion channel offers promising avenue for new Parkinson's drugs

Lysosomes are the recycling centers of human cells. Larger molecules are broken down inside the membrane-enclosed vesicles. Malfunctions can lead to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's.

Jan 16, 2026 in Medical research
Medical Xpress / 1 in 5 people say losing their pet was worse than losing a person

For one in five people, losing a pet has been more distressing than losing a human loved one. New research has revealed that 21% of those who experienced both types of bereavement found their pet's death harder to bear.

Jan 16, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
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 / Molecular 'switch' that turns on inflammation in obesity points to new therapeutic targets

A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered a molecular pathway that links obesity to widespread inflammation, providing long-sought insight into why obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, ...

Jan 16, 2026 in Inflammatory disorders
Medical Xpress / Dual therapy shows promise for childhood brain cancer

Researchers at the Children's Cancer Institute and UNSW Sydney have tested a new way of treating childhood brain cancer by combining two medicines in lab studies. They found using the two treatments together may work better ...

Jan 16, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / FDA-cleared brain stimulation device for ADHD is not effective, new clinical trial finds

A large multicenter clinical trial led by King's College London with 150 children and adolescents has shown that a device cleared by the US FDA to treat ADHD is not effective in reducing symptoms.

Jan 16, 2026 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Research reveals clues as to why standard antidepressants fail for so many

A study from the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Center reveals new clues as to why standard antidepressants fail for many Australians, opening the door for more effective, personalized treatments.

Jan 16, 2026 in Medications
Medical Xpress / Simulations predict antibody drug viscosity, paving way for easier self-injection

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) aid the body against autoimmune diseases and cancer, among other things. Patients have to pick up the medicine every few weeks. It would be easier for them to be able to inject the medicine themselves ...

Jan 16, 2026 in Medications
Medical Xpress / Asthma-related depression may be biologically distinct from primary depression

Researchers from Hiroshima University in Japan and collaborating institutions have found that adults with asthma who experience symptoms of depression have elevated blood levels of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic ...

Jan 16, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / What a study of 67,000 people reveals about sexual desire and age

Sexual desire is a fundamental part of being human and a driving force in many relationships, yet we still don't fully understand why it varies so much from person to person.

Jan 15, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Altered microbiome: Oral bacteria play a role in chronic liver disease, study reveals

Each year, more than two million people die from advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD). Previous research has linked gut microbiome disruptions to this condition and suggested that bacteria typically found in the mouth may ...

Medical Xpress / Parenthood 'inoculates' adults against disgust, new study reveals

From diaper changes to nursing care, exposure to unpleasant substances is a daily reality for millions of people, but how does the brain adapt? New research from neuroscientists at the University of Bristol reveals that repeated, ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry