Staying fit and active has long been associated with better heart and overall health. It might also improve the chances of survival for people with some forms of cancer. A study published in the journal JAMA Network Open reports that staying active is linked to longer survival after a cancer diagnosis, including in people with bladder, kidney and lung cancers.

Past medical research consistently showed that specific events unfolding during pregnancy can influence the health of their offspring after birth. While this has been widely observed in the context of physical health, for instance, when it comes to the effects of drinking alcohol, high caffeine intake or smoking during pregnancy, the link between a mother's health during pregnancy and their children's mental health remains widely unexplored.

People have long given up on the search for the Fountain of Youth, a mythical spring that could reverse aging. But for some scientists, the hunt has not ended—it's just moved to a different place. These modern-day Ponce de Leóns are investigating whether gut microbes hold the secret to aging well.

A new study from the Advocate Aurora Research Institute published in Hospital Pediatrics provides guidance for families and physicians caring for infants and young children hospitalized with a febrile urinary tract infection (UTI), one of the most common infections in early childhood.

People released from prison in Scotland are facing a mental health and substance use crisis, according to new research. The study tracked more than 8,000 former prisoners over four years to assess their contact with health services following release. The University of Strathclyde was a partner in the study, which was led at the University of Stirling. It has been published in BMJ Open.

Since the mass introduction of antibiotics last century, bacteria have been fighting back with an arsenal of defensive mechanisms. Some produce enzymes that can digest the antibiotic molecule before it takes effect. Others have developed cell membranes that can recognize antibiotics and close down the openings by which they would normally enter. Some can even eject the antibiotic molecule after taking it into the cell.

Antimicrobial resistance poses a growing global health crisis, with few new antibiotics in development.

Chronic hypoxia improves glucose tolerance in mice through insulin-independent mechanisms, with red blood cells acting as a major systemic glucose sink. Increased erythrocyte production and altered glycolytic flux help reduce circulating glucose while supporting oxygen delivery to tissues.

This systematic review in Nutrients evaluates human studies investigating whether polyphenol-rich berry consumption can modulate obesity-related metabolic dysfunction and support cognitive performance, particularly in individuals at risk of mild cognitive impairment. Evidence suggests modest memory benefits and possible metabolic improvements, although biomarker findings and long-term clinical relevance remain uncertain.

Emerging evidence suggests reduced plasma PPP2R5C levels may serve as an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease before overt clinical symptoms appear. The protein appears linked to tau regulation, autophagy pathways, and cognitive decline, supporting its potential diagnostic relevance.