https://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. Newton Tech, a developer of AI-powered movement intelligence technology for clinical research, has published a new study it co-authored in Nature Medicine showing that artificial intelligence can reveal extensive health information encoded in subtle patterns of human movement. In 3,328 adults, the model identified significant associations with 1,887 of 3,210 health measures spanning 18 body systems, from blood tests and liver imaging to sleep, mental health and clinical diagnoses. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-human-movement-health-multiple-body.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:20:01 EST news713453397 Over two decades of research into the cellular mechanisms underlying Lowe syndrome have led to the identification of a potential therapeutic strategy for this rare genetic disorder, which affects the eyes, nervous system and kidneys. 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Although astrocytes—star-shaped non-neuronal cells in the brain—have long been thought to participate in this process, exactly how they contribute has remained unclear. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-astrocytes-sustain-brain-blood-prolonged.html Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:40:05 EST news713097542 A research team led by the Joint University Institute for Sport and Health (iMUDS) at the University of Granada, in collaboration with the Granada Institute for Biomedical Research and the Biomedical Research Network Center, has studied the effects of combining intermittent fasting and supervised exercise in people with obesity as part of the TEMPUS project. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10-intermittent-fasting-boosts-fat-loss.html Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:20:19 EDT news711904922 Stomach pain and other gastrointestinal complaints are common among children and adolescents. When symptoms recur over a long period, the cause may be a form of DGBI (disorders of gut-brain interaction), in which communication between the brain and the gut does not function as it should. This can affect both intestinal motility and the way pain is perceived. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10-hypnosis-relieve-stomach-pain.html Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:01 EDT news711870255 Relief could be in sight for millions of people living with the pain and discomfort of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) thanks to a specially formulated fiber that's been created and trialed by researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU). The study is published in the European Journal of Nutrition. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10-gut-friendly-fiber-formula-ibs.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:05 EDT news711783854 Antibiotic use from childhood through early adulthood was associated with higher odds of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at age 24, with the odds increasing as the number of antibiotic prescriptions rose, according to a new study presented at UEG Week 2026. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10-antibiotic-childhood-linked-higher-odds.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:10:06 EDT news711367223 For patients with EGFR PACC-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the targeted therapy firmonertinib achieved durable antitumor activity in a Phase Ib trial led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, supporting an approach to selecting treatments based on the structural features of uncommon EGFR mutations. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10-therapy-patients-specific-egfr-mutated.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:13 EDT news711356106 Depression and gastrointestinal disorders frequently occur together. UC Irvine experts wondered if knowing which tends to be diagnosed first could shed light on the well-established but not yet fully understood gut-brain connection. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10-untangling-link-depression-gut-disease.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:40:12 EDT news711202093 Lymphatic vessels act as the body's "drainage system," collecting excess fluid from tissues. When lymphatic drainage is impaired because lymphatic vessels are underdeveloped, damaged or dysfunctional, lymphedema can develop, causing swelling, particularly in the arms and legs. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10-hidden-lymphatic-amplifier-treatments-lymphedema.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:17 EDT news710158561 In the brain, information travels among distributed networks, groups of interconnected regions that work together and contribute to specific behaviors, feelings or thoughts. To study how information travels through these networks under different conditions, many neuroscientists rely on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), a noninvasive imaging technique that measures blood-oxygen changes indirectly linked to neural activity. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-brain-framework-reveals-shifts-pain.html Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:20:01 EDT news709207805 Researchers have developed a roadmap for integrating the arts across health and well-being systems globally, from population health and prevention to community pathways and clinical care. Based on a wealth of international evidence, the roadmap is outlined in the Jameel Arts & Health Lab–Lancet Global Collection on Arts and Health. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-global-framework-arts-cultural-engagement.html Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:01 EDT news709200318 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with more than 1,200 risk genes, raising a fundamental question: Do these diverse genetic changes affect the brain in entirely different ways, or do they converge on shared biological mechanisms? https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-autism-mutations-reveal-opposing-patterns.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:20:07 EDT news708879661 A newly proposed International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) tumor budding–based grading system successfully identified patients with resected lung squamous cell carcinoma (SqCC) at higher risk of poor outcomes and showed potential to help guide selection for adjuvant chemotherapy, according to research presented at the IASLC 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC). https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-iaslc-tumor-budding-grade-high.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:20:01 EDT news708684006 An exploratory 8-year landmark update from the Phase III ADAURA trial showed that adjuvant osimertinib continued to provide a long-term overall survival benefit for patients with completely resected, EGFR-mutated stage IB–IIIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The findings were presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC). https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-sustained-survival-benefit-adjuvant-osimertinib.html Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:50:06 EDT news708350701 The investigational combination of pumitamig and elfetabart drozuntecan (elfe-D) demonstrated a manageable safety profile and encouraging early antitumor activity in patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC), according to first clinical data from the ongoing Phase Ib/II BNT324-01 trial presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC). https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-pumitamig-ifinatamab-deruxtecan-early-small.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:20:05 EDT news708248108 University of Warwick researchers have analyzed data from more than 1.9 million people across 23 studies and found that ADHD is linked to an almost 50% increase in overall gastrointestinal symptoms compared with people without ADHD. The association was even stronger for specific problems: nearly double the odds of constipation, a 58% increase in irritable bowel syndrome, and more than four times the odds of encopresis (loss of bowel control). https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-people-adhd-gut-problems-major.html Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:10:01 EDT news708257581 A new study by investigators at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University has identified differences in the makeup and organization of the small bowel microbiome between women and men. The findings, published in iScience, could offer new insights into why some conditions are more prevalent in women. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-small-bowel-microbiome-clues-women.html Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:20:08 EDT news708009843 Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that chemical signals produced by gut bacteria work together to control intestinal movement. One bacterial signal helps set the intestines in motion, while another primes gut cells to respond more strongly, amplifying the effect. The research expands scientists' understanding of how the gut microbiome communicates with the body, moving beyond the traditional focus on individual bacteria or bacterial molecules. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-scientists-uncover-microbiome-paths-ibs.html Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:40:07 EDT news707395262 Atherosclerosis, the process underlying most cardiovascular diseases, begins long before the first symptoms appear. An international study shows that the disease can already be detected in apparently healthy young adults and is much more common than previously thought. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-silent-artery-plaques-adults-age.html Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:00:02 EDT news707132041 What if amyloid plaques are not the whole story of Alzheimer's disease? New research suggests that a broad range of Alzheimer's pathologies may be orchestrated by a molecular switch called ERBB4 when it turns on in the wrong neurons. Once activated, this misplaced signal can set off a chain reaction that disrupts brain circuits, eliminates synapses, activates glial cells, increases amyloid pathology and impairs memory. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-rogue-neuronal-root-alzheimer-disease.html Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:20:05 EDT news706967991 A collaborative clinical study led by National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) and Taiwan Clinical Oncology Group, National Health Research Institutes (TCOG, NHRI) has yielded promising results for a new therapeutic regimen to treat primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL), a rare and aggressive cancer that develops in the brain or other parts of the central nervous system. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-drug-treatment-regimen-difficult-brain.html Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:40:02 EDT news706956042 Fewer cases of mpox virus (MPXV) infection were reported in 2025 than in 2024, but the number of reported cases during September to October 2025 was double that seen in 2024, according to research published in the Aug. 20 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-cdc-characterizes-epidemiology-mpox-infection.html Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:40:01 EDT news706797205 Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have an increased risk of incident psoriasis, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in the Journal of Global Health. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-term-incident-psoriasis-elevated-bowel.html Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:40:01 EDT news706275508 Puberty is a process regulated by the endocrine system, and its timing can be altered by environmental factors. Several recent studies point to a trend toward earlier onset of puberty in girls, a phenomenon linked to a complex interplay among genetics, lifestyle and exposure to chemicals capable of interfering with hormones. Among these substances are certain pesticides, widely used in agriculture and present in some everyday foods. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-links-exposure-fungicides-insecticides-age.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:02 EDT news704720762 Yoga is best known for improving flexibility, building strength and reducing stress. Research suggests it may also help ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common digestive disorder that affects millions of people. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-yoga-relieve-bowel-syndrome-symptoms.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:06 EDT news704613961 A study led by investigators at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) suggests that intensive cardiac surveillance programs routinely used for lymphoma patients with low to moderate cardiovascular risk who are treated with anthracyclines may have limited clinical value. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-intensive-cardiac-surveillance-cancer-patients.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:20:04 EDT news704550805 The brain continuously produces metabolic waste that must be removed to maintain healthy function. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) plays a central role in this process by carrying away proteins such as amyloid-β, phosphorylated tau and α-synuclein, which are linked to Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders when they accumulate abnormally. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-scientists-hidden-gateways-brain.html Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:40:01 EDT news703938817 Dozens of research teams around the world are working to halt, treat and even prevent Alzheimer's disease, which silently develops in the brain for more than a decade before symptoms appear. Although recent years have brought important advances, researchers continue to search for therapies that can more effectively alter the course of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-immune-therapy-alzheimer-phase-trial.html Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:20:04 EDT news703403060