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Feb 2026
Study finds microplastics in most prostate tumors
Small fragments of plastic were found in nine out of 10 patients with prostate cancer, and in higher levels inside tumors than in nearby noncancerous tissue, a new study finds.
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Feb 2026
Study links team creativity to lower clinician burnout
A new study from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health identifies team creativity as a powerful, measurable driver of well-being and effectiveness in primary care.
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Feb 2026
Rytvela lowers inflammation and improves newborn survival in preclinical study
New research shows that Rytvela, an anti-inflammatory drug candidate, decreased premature birth and infant mortality when administered after the onset of preterm labor in a preclinical mouse model.
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Feb 2026
Study captures real-time protein clumping linked to Alzheimer’s
An Oregon State University scientist and a team of undergraduate students have uncovered real-time insights into a chemical process linked with Alzheimer's disease, paving the way toward better drug designs.
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Feb 2026
New 3D liver reconstructions show how cirrhosis reshapes organ architecture
Never-before-seen 3D reconstructions of human liver tissue have been created at a cellular level. The details obtained by a team of UW Medicine and University of Washington engineers and physicians capture the spatial microstructure of multiple lobes of this multitasking organ.
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Feb 2026
Researchers call for personalized tiered model of postpartum care
A new study from researchers at the University of Liverpool and King's College London reveals that whilst women may value the convenience of virtual postpartum care, they remain concerned about the need for physical examinations and how to access them.
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Feb 2026
Five sessions a day TMS approach may reduce depression symptoms in one week
For the many patients with depression who haven't found relief through medication, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) - a noninvasive therapy that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain - has become an increasingly important treatment option.
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Feb 2026
Study connects vascular health to early Alzheimer’s brain changes
Subtle changes in how blood flows through the brain and how brain tissue uses oxygen may be closely linked to Alzheimer's disease risk, according to new research from the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
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Feb 2026
Natural compound from pomegranate leaves shows promise against TTR amyloidosis
A research team in Kumamoto University has discovered that a natural compound found in pomegranate leaves and branches can directly break down harmful protein aggregates linked to transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis, a progressive and potentially life-threatening disease affecting the nerves and heart.
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Feb 2026
Study finds most YouTube advice on morning sickness lacks scientific evidence and some may pose risks
Researchers analysed highly viewed YouTube videos on nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and found most recommendations lacked strong scientific evidence. Some advice appeared potentially unsafe, highlighting the need for clearer evidence-based guidance for pregnant women online.
