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Feb 2026
Niacin shows promise in improving treatment for glioblastoma patients
Edward (Ed) Waldner had no idea why he didn't feel well but he knew he didn't feel like himself. At 55-years of age he felt exhausted all the time.
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Feb 2026
Defective ASTN1 gene linked to developmental delay and neurological disorders
Nearly 30 years ago, researchers began studying the gene Astn1, which encodes the cell adhesion protein astrotactin 1 in mice, and its role in brain development.
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Feb 2026
Eating fewer foods of concern may protect the heart beyond pills
A prospective cohort study in adults with hypertension and or hypercholesterolemia found that lower intake of ultra processed foods or foods flagged by front of pack nutrition warnings was associated with reduced cardiovascular disease risk. These associations persisted regardless of cardioprotective medication use, suggesting dietary quality contributes independently to cardiovascular prevention.
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Feb 2026
New nanoparticles enable the removal of melanoma tumors with low-power laser
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed and tested in a mouse model a new type of nanoparticle that enables the removal of melanoma tumors with a low-power laser.
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Feb 2026
Stress hormones rewire immune system during periods of food scarcity
When food is scarce, stress hormones direct the immune system to operate in "low power" mode to preserve immune function while conserving energy, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.
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Feb 2026
Fall prevention programs in emergency departments improve safety for seniors after discharge
Falls are one of the most common reasons older adults are treated in the emergency department, and many patients are discharged home the same day.
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Feb 2026
Researchers uncover mechanisms of three mismatch repair deficient high-grade glioma subtypes
Researchers have uncovered the mechanisms behind three unique subtypes of mismatch repair deficient high-grade gliomas.
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Feb 2026
Work productivity declines for adults living with tinnitus symptoms
A new study has revealed the significant effect tinnitus can have on people's working lives, with nearly one in five adults reporting they have had to cut their working hours or leave employment altogether because of the condition.
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Feb 2026
Study suggests shingles vaccine may help lower Alzheimer’s and dementia risk
A large observational electronic health record study found that older adults receiving the recombinant zoster vaccine showed substantially lower rates of diagnosed dementia compared with matched unvaccinated individuals. The association persisted after multiple sensitivity analyses, although causality remains unproven and longer follow-up is required given the long latency of dementia.
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Feb 2026
Large language models excel in tests yet struggle to guide real patient decisions
A randomized study of 1,298 UK adults found that while large language models perform well on medical tasks alone, they do not improve and can worsen decision-making when used by the public. Failures stem from human–AI interaction issues, showing that benchmark accuracy does not predict safe or effective real-world medical support.
