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Breastfeeding patterns in India differ between slum and non-slum neighborhoods21:50 A new study from the University of Toronto shows that where a mother lives in an Indian city – in a slum or a non‑slum neighborhood – is linked to how she breastfeeds her baby. Genetic overlap links psychiatric disorders with many physical ailments21:50 For centuries, mental illness and physical disease have been viewed as two distinct categories, each with its own field of study, its own doctors, and its own menu of treatments. New steerable optical fiber reaches previously inaccessible larynx tumors21:16 Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers have developed a flexible optical fiber that can be threaded through a medical endoscope and steered into the larynx to destroy hard-to-reach tumors on the vocal folds, an advance that could expand outpatient laser treatment options for patients whose only other choice might be surgery under general anesthesia. Long-term excess weight is a stronger predictor of cardiovascular risk21:16 Obesity is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but people's weights can shift over time, and little is known about the cumulative impact of excess weight. Social support, physical health and spiritual engagement help older adults truly flourish21:16 Older Canadians who are socially connected, physically healthy, and spiritually engaged are significantly more likely to experience complete mental health, according to a new nationally representative study examining adults aged 65 and older. Study outlines principles for using CAR immunotherapies to treat neurodegenerative diseases20:42 A UAB research team defines the criteria that CAR immunotherapies for neurodegenerative diseases must meet to advance both conceptually and in trials, which are still at a very preliminary stage, in a review study published in the journal Trends in Pharmacological Sciences. Insilico Medicine nominates AI-driven drug candidate for cancer, Cushing's syndrome and obesity20:42 The NR3C1 (nuclear receptor subfamily 3 group C member 1) gene encodes the glucocorticoid receptor (GR), a nuclear receptor vital for maintaining physiological homeostasis, and inhibition of NR3C1 could increase the sensitivity of cancer cells to standard chemotherapy, particularly in ovarian cancer. New monoclonal antibody shows promise for preventing Lyme disease20:07 A Phase I clinical trial of a human monoclonal antibody discovered and developed at UMass Chan Medical School for the prevention of Lyme disease in the U.S. was well tolerated and showed lasting serum concentrations in participants, according to data presented by Mark Klempner, MD, at the World Vaccine Congress 2026 in Washington D.C. Study reveals how tau tangles spread from one brain region to another in Alzheimer's20:07 Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that slowly impairs memory, affects thinking skills, and eventually interferes with daily functioning. Food literacy program improves diabetes management for rural, uninsured adults20:07 A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), published by Elsevier, examined the impact of a Food is Medicine (FIM) and food literacy education program on rural, uninsured adults with type 2 diabetes. |