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Medical Xpress / From purling to puzzles, these hobbies could reduce dementia risk

Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia.

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / Satellites track SO₂ emissions following March 2026 refinery fires in Tehran, Iran

On the evening of March 7, 2026, a series of explosions and fires occurred at multiple oil storage and refining facilities in Tehran, Iran. A research team has utilized a constellation of satellites to investigate and quantify ...

May 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / DNA repair protein gene gone rogue may unlock new cancer treatments

When it comes to cancer, tumor suppressor genes are usually thought of as the "good guys." These genes make proteins that protect and repair DNA in cells. If they stop functioning or there's not enough, cancer risk goes up. ...

May 24, 2026
Phys.org / Ancient seas get a new T. rex as massive mosasaur emerges from Texas fossils

There's a new T. rex in the fossil record, only this one terrorized the ancient seas. New research led by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, and Southern ...

May 21, 2026
Medical Xpress / Girls with ADHD from deprived backgrounds may face a higher risk of long-term health conditions

Girls from a deprived background who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more likely to experience multiple long-term health conditions, or multimorbidity, in adulthood, according to ...

May 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / Direct-to-consumer pharmacies could save commercially insured patients 85% on high-cost generic drugs, report suggests

A report comparing the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC) to copayments or coinsurance under employer-sponsored insurance found that patients with high-cost generic prescriptions could lower their out-of-pocket costs ...

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / America's tech-filled classrooms are facing a backlash against school-assigned devices

Just a few years ago, America's public schools were rushing to get every child a laptop. Los Angeles middle school teacher Anna Soffer remembers it well: "The idea was that technology is the future, so we need to put tech ...

May 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / Beyond hot flashes: What menopause can do to your heart—and why it matters

As women navigate hot flashes, sleep issues and changing waistlines, there's another quieter change that can often occur during perimenopause and post-menopause that deserves just as much attention: heart health.

May 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / 3D printed models improving surgical outcomes, says expert

Researchers published a story on how 3D-printed anatomical models are being used to improve surgical outcomes. Authored by ICU nurse and health writer Jenna Congdon, BSN, RN, "Printing Personalized Medicine: 3D Models Bring ...

May 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / Residual risks of liver cancer persist after hepatitis C cure, finds study

National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH), in collaboration with multiple medical centers across Taiwan, has found that patients with hepatitis C remain at a significantly elevated risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ...

May 26, 2026
Science X / The first few weeks of fatherhood don't just change lives—they rapidly rewire men's brains in ways few expected

While motherhood's impact on the brain is well-studied, what happens to new fathers' minds has remained largely a mystery. Now, a new study reveals profound, unexpected changes in the paternal brain.

May 20, 2026
Phys.org / Mille Lacs walleye return to the same spawning hotspots, highlighting critical need for habitat protection

Spring peepers are singing, and walleye harvesters are ready to go out on Mille Lacs Lake, as they have for hundreds of years. The walleye spawn is on.

May 25, 2026