Could a gut microbe help reduce weight regain after dieting? New study suggests it might Losing weight is hard. Keeping it off is often even harder. Jun 2, 2026 0 6
The hidden assumptions that leave nurses exposed to sexual harassment Three in five nursing staff and students who responded to a 2021 survey by Nursing Times and Unison said they had experienced sexual harassment at work. For many, it had come to be treated as part of the job. Jun 2, 2026 0 3
Brain cells fine-tuned to disappointment may inspire new therapies for depression and addiction University of Oregon neuroscientists have identified a group of brain cells that essentially act as a "disappointment meter," announcing when reality is falling short of expectations. Jun 2, 2026 0 10
Phone calls from a pharmacist could help people achieve healthy cholesterol, say researchers Regular follow-up calls from a pharmacist can help people lower their "bad" (LDL) cholesterol by reminding them to take their medication, based on research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester. Jun 2, 2026 0 6
New RNA sequencing method reveals hidden layer of immune system control Researchers at University Medical Center Utrecht have uncovered a previously underappreciated mechanism that helps immune cells to respond rapidly to infections. Using advanced long-read RNA sequencing, the team shows that ... Jun 2, 2026 0 8
Analysis suggests that 90–120 weekly minutes of strength training may be optimal for lowering death risk Clocking up 90 to 120 weekly minutes of strength (resistance) training may be the sweet spot for lowering the risk of death, suggests a 30-year study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Jun 2, 2026 0 35
GLP-1 agonists linked to significantly lower long-term risk of knee replacement GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, used for the treatment of diabetes—and more recently, weight loss—are associated with a significantly lower long-term risk of knee replacement surgery as a result of osteoarthritis, finds an ... Jun 2, 2026 0 7
Existing drug enhances muscle repair during GLP-1 weight-loss treatment in mice Millions of Americans are currently taking GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss. But along with the fat, many are quietly losing something else: muscle. Unlike fat, muscle doesn't return quickly, and ... Jun 2, 2026 0 13
Simple blood test may help detect and stage Alzheimer's disease Scientists may be one step closer to staging Alzheimer's disease with a simple blood test. Jun 2, 2026 0 5
AI helps accelerate breast cancer diagnosis for high-risk women Women with abnormal mammograms often have to wait for weeks to find out whether they have breast cancer. Now, researchers at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley have found a way to help reduce the wait and the worry by using ... Jun 2, 2026 0 12
