New discovery may aid in early detection of rare genetic disease
Virginia Tech researchers discovered an indication hidden in the brain that may help doctors identify children suffering from a rare genetic disease earlier. Their findings
Month: January 2026
Silencing a specific brain circuit can prevent and reverse chronic pain
A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary pain into pain that can last months
Purdue researchers discover new therapeutic target for triple-negative breast cancer
A Purdue University team led by Kyle Cottrell has discovered a new therapeutic target for triple-negative breast cancer.
Antibody-producing plasma cells shape effectiveness of PD-1 immunotherapy
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified an important immune response that helps explain why some cancer patients benefit from
MRI measures of glymphatic activity may improve noninvasive intracranial hypertension diagnosis
A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that a brain waste- “clean-up” system is influenced by intracranial pressure.
Three brothers die after falling in frozen Texas pond
Their mother says she tried to rescue them by lifting them out but the ice kept breaking.
‘I don’t let bullies win’: US congresswoman Omar defiant after substance thrown at her
The Minnesota Democrat was uninjured and continued to speak at her event, after being sprayed with an unidentified liquid.
Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal
The African nation argues it is owed payments but the Home Office says it will fight the case.
Malaysia football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal
Fifa had accused Malaysia’s football association of doctoring citizenship documents.
Woman ‘took own life after benefits cut in error’
A coroner wrote to the DWP to express her concerns after the death of Tamara Logan in Tameside.
The clock is ticking for my five-year-old son with dementia
Tammy McDaid describes how she had a panic attack after waking up on Tate’s birthday.
‘I was diagnosed with OCD at 10′. Here’s how to spot the signs’
Most of us will have intrusive thoughts at some point. Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney explains when you should seek help.
This Albertan signed up to fight in Ukraine. He was nearly killed by friendly fire
David Rauser spoke to CBC News from western Ukraine after being accidentally shot in the head by a member of his team in Donetsk.
It’s genuinely frightening to wonder where America goes next
It’s hackneyed to frame America as divided. It’s the rawness which catches me these days.