https://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. Every day, across thousands of American hospitals, artificial intelligence quietly shapes decisions that determine patient outcomes. An algorithm flags a patient as high risk for sepsis; a risk score informs whether a woman receives additional cancer screening; a deterioration model triggers an alert that sends a care team to a bedside. These tools are embedded in the workflows of nearly two-thirds of U.S. hospitals, integrated into the electronic health record systems clinicians rely on daily. But many have never been reviewed by the FDA. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-ai-tools-patient-regulatory-oversight.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:00:03 EDT news700327261 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) for use in over-the-counter sunscreen products. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-fda-sunscreen-ingredient-decades.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:00:03 EDT news700315169 An unexpected lab observation has led a team of scientists to discover how diet can influence survival in animal models of glioma, one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of brain cancer. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating institutions report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences how limiting a single nutrient, the amino acid methionine, in the diet destabilized DNA organization and led to cancer cell death and increased animal survival. These findings open new possibilities for treating one of the most challenging forms of brain cancer. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-diet-remodels-chromatin-survival-glioma.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:20:08 EDT news700329661 Some alkaline mineral and medicinal waters may weaken the enteric coating of medications within just a few minutes, potentially reducing their effectiveness, according to a new study by Semmelweis University. The study, published in Pharmaceutics, found that if the active ingredient is released too early in the stomach rather than in the intestinal tract, it may reduce—and in extreme cases, even eliminate—the effectiveness of certain anti-reflux, gastroprotective, psychiatric or anti-inflammatory pain-relief medications. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-liquid-medication.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:05 EDT news700329001 The high cost of fresh fruits and vegetables and the need to restock them frequently can be barriers to healthy eating for low-income families. New research shows that online grocery shopping, combined with incentive programs, can help. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-online-grocery-fresh-york-snap.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:20:01 EDT news700322342 In 2022, about 149 million children younger than 5 worldwide suffered from childhood stunting. A critical marker of chronic undernutrition, stunting is more than a metric of physical height. It represents a lifelong constraint on human potential, carrying a heightened risk of mortality, chronic disease, impaired cognitive development and reduced economic opportunity. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-human-linked-childhood-stunting-africa.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:05 EDT news700322401 Governments put up railings and barriers and regulate supplies of certain drugs to prevent people from dying by suicide. But other products associated with fatal self-harm, such as firearms, pesticides and alcohol, remain widely available and publicly promoted. The difference in approach to regulation must be addressed to make progress in preventing suicide, according to an analysis published in PLOS Global Public Health by May van Schalkwyk of the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom and colleagues. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-suicide-overlooks-products-widely-sold.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:07 EDT news700242121 To better understand what drives the emergence of symptoms in Rett syndrome, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital took a closer look at brain cells in mice modeling Rett syndrome before symptoms appeared. They identified a set of dysfunctional genes and specific cell types that are vulnerable early to genetic changes. The study appears in Science Advances. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-early-rett-syndrome-clues-emerge.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:04 EDT news700303441 A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute has found that an ultrasensitive blood test called HPV-DeepSeek could help identify which people with HPV-associated head and neck cancer still had cancer cells in their bodies after surgery and may benefit the most from additional treatments. The results are published in Science Translational Medicine. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-ultrasensitive-blood-neck-cancer-relapse.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:03 EDT news700242001 In 2020, Jennifer Doudna won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for her work on the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology that allows scientists to precisely modify DNA by cutting it at specific locations. Six years later, a new study in Nature by a team led by Doudna has uncovered a powerful new approach to selectively kill cancer cells using a CRISPR enzyme called Cas12a2. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-crispr-enzyme-precisely-shreds-dna.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:20:01 EDT news700314843 If you follow child nutrition content on social media, you're bound to be confused when it comes to giving your kids milk. Some influencers claim you should avoid milk at all costs, for fear it could cause asthma, allergies or digestive problems. Others say your child probably isn't drinking enough. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-good-bad-kids-dairy.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:03 EDT news700307701 The Journal of Medical Internet Research released a feature story on the accuracy and utility of consumer wearables that estimate so-called biological age in its News and Perspectives section. In "Sorting Science From Marketing in the Era of Data-Driven Biological Aging Clocks," JMIR Correspondent Jenna Congdon breaks down the gimmick—how biosensor-enabled devices use proxy data to approximate age, the differences between consumer models and research-grade clinical clocks, and how users can best interpret these metrics. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-biological-aging-clocks-insights-diagnostics.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:20:06 EDT news700306743 Canadian women have to advocate for themselves when it comes to seeking treatment for high blood pressure, according to a new study from a team of researchers at the University of Alberta and the University of Ottawa. The findings are published in the journal CJC Open. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-canadian-women-advocate-treatment-high.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:00:05 EDT news700306082 People who attended or experienced the same event often remember it in completely different ways. For instance, one person might remember a family dinner as warm and enjoyable, while another might recall that the same dinner was uncomfortable or emotionally demanding. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-recollections-events-linked-similar-brain.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:20:01 EDT news700303796 As the world's best soccer players prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across North America this summer, teams are gearing up not only for opponents but also for the heat. In stadiums from Miami to Mexico City, soaring temperatures and humidity could affect matches, recovery times and ultimately championship outcomes. And behind one of the most storied teams in soccer history is a University of Florida scientist using the science of sweat to help athletes perform, recover and stay healthy in extreme heat. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-science-brazil-world-cup.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:06 EDT news700304161 A nationwide study tracking Japanese adults before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic found that health-related quality of life steadily declined over seven years and did not rebound after the public health emergency ended. Researchers say the decline may reflect the cumulative impact of pandemic-related changes in physical activity, mental well-being and social interaction among working-age adults across Japan. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-japan-quality-life-covid-restrictions.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:45:42 EDT news700303501 Interpreting medical ultrasound images is a difficult task, requiring a technician to look at 2D images and mentally arrange them into a 3D representation of what the tissue looks like. To make that job easier, MIT researchers have developed a new approach to ultrasound imaging that allows the user to visualize a 3D augmented-reality image of the object being scanned. Using a virtual-reality headset, they can see a precise 3D digital representation of what the object actually looks like, making it easier to identify and analyze. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-augmented-reality-medical-ultrasounds-easier.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:04 EDT news700237861 A new study from UTHealth Houston has found that the common sexually transmitted infection Mycoplasma genitalium, also known as MGen, does not appear to increase the risk of recurrent preterm birth. The findings are published in The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-common-infection-recurrent-preterm-birth.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:00:03 EDT news700242061 One of the most widely used chemotherapeutic agents for colorectal cancer is 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), a cornerstone treatment that has improved outcomes for countless patients. However, repeated treatment often leads to drug resistance, allowing cancer cells to adapt and gradually evade the effects of therapy. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-key-protein-chemotherapy-resistance-colorectal.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:40:01 EDT news700215948 Researchers at UTHealth Houston have identified different types of hidden systemic inflammation in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia, even when they are not experiencing acute illness. The findings are published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-hidden-inflammatory-patterns-primary-ciliary.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:20:01 EDT news700241701 Researchers at University of Tsukuba examined feint dribbling in soccer to clarify how skilled players successfully penetrate defensive pressure in one-on-one situations. Their findings demonstrate that effective dribbling is not simply a matter of speed; rather, it is a complex, coordinated skill that involves the integrated regulation of interpersonal distance (spacing), relative speed between attacker and defender, and acceleration in response to defensive movement. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-skilled-soccer-players-outsmart-defenders.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:20:02 EDT news700233186 Our parents' genes, even the ones we didn't inherit, leave a measurable lasting imprint on our lives. An international team led by researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health developed a new approach to analyze genetic data from tens of thousands of families. The study, published this Tuesday in Cell Genomics, found that for height, body weight, and school test performance, the environment shaped by our parents' genes can be nearly as important as the genes we actually inherited from them. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-human-traits-inherited-genes-imprint.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:20:01 EDT news700243681 People who are resilient to psychological stress are similar to each other—not in terms of appearance, but in the brain's response to stressful stimuli. Psychological resilience—the ability to cope effectively with adversity—plays a crucial role in how we feel about ourselves. So why are some people better able to cope with stress and mental strain over time than others? https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-brains-similar-stress-fmri-results.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:00:05 EDT news700215810 For patients diagnosed with IDH-mutant glioma, an incurable brain tumor that often affects adults in their 30s and 40s, treatment typically works at first. However, the cancer almost always returns, and when it does, it frequently stops responding to treatment. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-recurring-brain-tumors-paths-revealing.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:40:01 EDT news700234797 New research from the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC has discovered subtle but widespread differences in the brain's communication networks in people with bipolar disorder, offering new insight into how illness severity and treatment may relate to brain wiring. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-brain-network-linked-bipolar-disorder.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:20:01 EDT news700234227 Does a depressive mood inevitably lead to more pessimistic thinking or overanalyzing? A global meta-analysis, the largest of its kind to examine the relationship between a depressive mood and reality judgment, co-conducted by the Department of Psychology at Lingnan University, has found that the key lies in the nature of the judgment. The paper was published in Clinical Psychology Review. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-depressive-mood-sharpen-judgment-blur.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:05 EDT news700232004 In South Florida, heat shapes daily routines long before summer officially arrives. For people living with cancer, that heat can feel like an added, continuous health burden that influences daily decisions about care, movement and energy. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-reveals-extreme-cancer-decisions.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:03 EDT news700234739 University students who aren't always enthused about walking across campus for class can take heart in new research that suggests lots of daily steps translate to improved mental health and better sleep. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-linked-healthful-rest-college-students.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:20:05 EDT news700234149 It might soon be "game over" for the video game controller. Yale researchers have developed a new kind of brain-computer interface (BCI) that lets humans play video games directly with their brains. Using real-time fMRI (functional MRI), they confirmed that the technology could help humans control a computer with their brain activity in a highly efficient way. The study appears in the journal Nature Neuroscience. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-brain-interface.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:02 EDT news700235475 By their nature, cancer cells have different nutritional needs than healthy cells. "Cancer cells have a distinct metabolism," said Gary Patti, the Michael and Tana Powell Professor of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis and a professor of genetics and medicine at WashU Medicine. Cancer cells are also ravenous eaters. Patti is trying to turn their hunger against them. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-cancer-cells-hunger-reveal-ways.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:50:01 EDT news700233797