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Medical Xpress / Substance use on the rise among Gen Z in their early 20s

Around seven in 10 (68%) young adults who are part of generation Z report binge drinking in the past year, with almost a third (29%) regularly consuming six or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting, according to new UCL research.

Mar 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Trial suggests GLP-1 combo therapy cuts fat while preserving muscle in obesity

A recent research study found that a combination of the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide and bimagrumab, an antibody that blocks activin signaling pathways, results in greater weight loss while also preserving lean mass, ...

Mar 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Brain-clearing cells offer clues to slowing Alzheimer's disease progression

Accumulation of the protein tau in the brain is one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. In a paper published in Cell Press Blue, researchers report a previously unknown mechanism that appears to enable the buildup of ...

Mar 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Herpes simplex virus liquefies cell nuclei to build viral 'factories'

Herpes simplex virus partially liquefies the tightly packed, gel-like interior of human cell nuclei to copy itself faster, a new study shows. The research centers on how the nucleus of each human cell houses the genetic machinery ...

Mar 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Intracellular signaling proteins emerge as a key target in drug development

In a recently published review, a research team led by MedUni Vienna has highlighted a promising new approach to drug discovery. The focus is on the targeted modulation of certain intracellular signaling proteins as a strategy ...

Mar 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Multiple types of post-amputation pain revealed, each needing different treatment

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have identified a critical gap in how post-amputation pain is evaluated and treated. The study shows that pain after lower limb amputation is not a single uniform condition ...

Mar 6, 2026
Phys.org / Real-time imaging of microplastics in the body improves understanding of health risks

Microplastics (MPs), defined as plastic fragments with sizes ranging from millimeters (

Mar 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Scientists engineer 'living eye drop' to support corneal healing

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers have developed an early-stage, experimental "living eye drop" that uses naturally occurring eye bacteria to support corneal wound healing. The proof-of-concept study, ...

Mar 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Spray-on 'immune-shield' coats transplant organs to curb rejection

A new technology has been developed to suppress immune rejection, the biggest challenge in organ transplantation, without causing systemic side effects. A research team from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) ...

Mar 6, 2026
Phys.org / NASA rules out asteroid smashup on the moon in 2032

Here's one less thing to worry about—or to look forward to: NASA has ruled out any chance that an asteroid called 2024 YR4 will hit the moon in 2032. Last year, the uncertainty surrounding the space rock's orbital path ...

Mar 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Follow motion or light? How the brain deals with multiple visual inputs

Imagine arriving at a busy location with people moving around and a multitude of visual and other sensory cues vying for your attention. How does the brain integrate such floods of sensory information and reach a decision ...

Mar 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Single saRNA shot helps with healing after a heart attack

For people who have survived a heart attack, the notion of one shot in the arm to help the heart heal, for weeks after, may seem far-fetched. But thanks to a team of researchers, including a Texas A&M University professor, ...

Mar 5, 2026