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Feb 2026
Type 2 diabetes and hypertension share a genetic link, study shows
Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure share a genetic link, new research from the University of Surrey, UK and the Université de Lille, France shows.
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Feb 2026
New genetic model reveals role of keratin 8 in colorectal cancer development
Researchers at Åbo Akademi University have identified a new molecular change in patients with colorectal cancer and developed a genetic disease model that forms tumors in the large intestine, resembling those seen in patients.
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Feb 2026
AI-powered stethoscopes enable early detection of heart valve disease
Artificial intelligence could help doctors detect serious heart valve disease years earlier, potentially saving thousands of lives, a new study suggests.
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Feb 2026
Brief oxidative stress promotes brain repair after injury
Oxidative stress is a direct consequence of an excess in the body of so-called "free radicals" – reactive, unstable molecules that contain oxygen.
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Feb 2026
Study uncovers how bacterial circadian clocks control gene expression
Our circadian clocks play a crucial role in our health and well-being, keeping our 24-hour biological cycles in sync with light and dark exposure.
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Feb 2026
Mindfulness enables unsedated endoscopy with higher patient satisfaction
A new study has shown that mindfulness helps patients to relax during an endoscopy, allowing doctors to carry out detailed examinations without the need for sedation or general anesthesia.
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Feb 2026
Study identifies neural mechanism underlying chills during infection
When running a fever during infection, we often feel chills, which prompt us to take action to warm ourselves, such as turning on a heater or adding layers of clothing.
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Feb 2026
Beta arrestin 1 emerges as key driver of pulmonary hypertension
Researchers have uncovered the pivotal role of a previously overlooked protein in the development of the serious illness.
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Feb 2026
US cancer institute studying ivermectin’s ‘ability to kill cancer cells’
The National Cancer Institute, the federal research agency charged with leading the war against the nation's second-largest killer, is studying ivermectin as a potential cancer treatment, according to its top official.
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Feb 2026
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won’t be clear for months
More Americans than expected enrolled in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for this year, after premium subsidies were dramatically cut — but it remains to be seen whether they’ll keep the coverage as their costs mount.
