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Screening-detected atrial fibrillation linked to threefold heart failure risk13:13 Heart failure is common in people who have atrial fibrillation detected during screening, according to a presentation today at EHRA 2026 the annual congress of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Natural peptide PEPITEM shows promise in reducing arthritic joint swelling13:13 Scientists investigating the naturally occurring immunopeptide PEPITEM have shown reductions in arthritic joint swelling to a degree comparable to the current standard of care, and reduce the inflammatory changes that cause joint damage. Stanford researchers create noninvasive way to deliver light deep inside the body13:13 Light has an increasing number of applications in biology and medicine – it can be used to stimulate cell growth, manipulate neural signals, and treat some cancers – but it doesn't easily pass through tissue. Mobile breathalyzers may help heavy drinkers reduce alcohol consumption13:13 Researchers analyzed data from tens of thousands of people who used low-cost mobile breathalyzers to test their blood-alcohol concentration when drinking. Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback13:13 North America's largest coke plant hugs the west bank of Pennsylvania's Monongahela River, belching out emissions from turning superheated coal into a carbon-rich fuel. How to make a high-deductible health plan work for you12:40 An elementary school teacher chose a low-price health insurance plan but soon realized she wasn't clear about what it would mean for her family's finances. Higher mortality risk in IBS patients using antidepressants12:08 Research indicates that antidepressant use in IBS is linked to a 35% higher risk of all-cause mortality, highlighting safety issues with long-term treatment. Moving more, sitting less, and sleeping well may lower dementia risk11:36 Findings suggest that regular physical activity and adequate sleep may lower dementia risk, emphasizing the need for evidence-based lifestyle guidelines. 1 in 10 health ad dollars go to sites spreading misinformation10:31 Advertising on health misinformation websites reached $336.4 million, with $35.7 million from public health entities, threatening credibility in health info. Study reveals brain mechanisms behind post-stroke urinary incontinence7:18 A new USC-led study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals the neural mechanisms that contribute to urinary incontinence, a common condition affecting stroke survivors that has a significant impact on their quality of life. |