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- Adding a Mirena IUD during surgery can reduce the risk of hysterectomy in women with heavy menstrual bleeding
on 22 October 2026 at 14:40Fitting a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) during surgery to help manage heavy menstrual bleeding reduces a woman’s risk of needing a hysterectomy in the following two years by more than half, according to a new open-label randomized controlled trial published in The Lancet.
- Dehydration, UTIs and cognitive health: Getting enough to drink is complicated for people with brain disorders
on 22 October 2026 at 14:20For older adults with dementia or Parkinson’s disease, staying hydrated can be more complicated than simply drinking more water.
- Clinical trials generate promising results for improving kidney health
on 22 October 2026 at 14:00The results of numerous high-impact Phase III clinical trials that could affect kidney-related medical care were presented in person at American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2026, Oct. 22–25.
- How long until wearable brain‑computer interfaces become mainstream?
on 22 October 2026 at 14:00Devices that link human minds to computers are progressing rapidly. Already, these brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are allowing patients with severe paralysis to communicate, use digital devices or control smart homes with their brains.
- Drug-free approach shown to reduce depression relapse among new and expectant moms
on 22 October 2026 at 13:40A free, online program developed by University of Colorado Boulder researchers has been shown to reduce the risk of depression relapse by double digits among new moms and moms-to-be who have struggled with it before.
- Research finds young adult cancer survivors face gaps in long-term care
on 22 October 2026 at 13:40Young adult cancer survivors face gaps in follow-up care caused by factors including geographic mobility and insurance changes, according to an analysis by UTHealth Houston researchers. While most young adults are navigating college, the workforce or relationships, survivors face that and more as they learn to manage their long-term health.
- Hands-on training may help pediatric residents communicate better with families of medically complex children
on 22 October 2026 at 13:20New research from Advocate Health’s Advocate Aurora Research Institute suggests that giving pediatric residents hands-on training with medical devices may help them communicate more effectively with the families of children frequently hospitalized in pediatric units.
- Open-source software standardizes tau PET image analysis for neurodegenerative disease research
on 22 October 2026 at 13:00In neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and progressive supranuclear palsy, abnormal accumulation of tau protein occurs in the brain. Identifying the location and extent of tau accumulation in vivo is crucial for understanding disease mechanisms and progression.
- Petting your dog may help your body handle the next stressful situation better
on 22 October 2026 at 13:00Coming home to a four-legged furry friend wagging their tail can ease the stress accumulated throughout the day. Since time immemorial, humans have found comfort in petting their dogs. A large body of research acknowledges the well-being benefits of pet ownership, but the mechanisms that drive those benefits remain murky.
- Certain children are more prone to serious eating problems in later life
on 22 October 2026 at 12:40Emotional overeating, sometimes called “comfort eating,” is not just an innocent habit.