Just before National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month begins in March, a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult poll found that nearly half of Americans aren't aware that eating processed meat increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer.

Researchers have predicted that cases of glaucoma, a common eye condition that can lead to blindness if not treated, are expected to increase around the world in the coming years.

A research team led by Associate Professor Shinpei Yamaguchi and the late Professor Masako Tada of the Faculty of Science, together with Professor Yojiro Anzai and Lecturer Yohei Iizaka of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Toho University, have developed a new HepaRG cell line with markedly enhanced activity of CYP2D6, a major drug-metabolizing enzyme. This engineered human hepatocyte model enables more human-relevant evaluation of drug-induced hepatotoxicity mediated by CYP2D6. The study was published in the journal PLOS ONE on December 29, 2025.

As members of the public increasingly turn to AI with health concerns, University of Birmingham researchers are leading a global program to build the first definitive guide for safely navigating health information on AI-powered chatbots.

It's an increasingly common scenario. You fill in an online form to request an appointment with a doctor, and back comes a link asking you to upload a photo of your ailment. You pick up your phone, a couple of clicks and it's sent. While you wait for a call back, your GP is studying your image.

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have developed a simple, one-question screening tool that could help doctors quickly identify hoarding behaviors in patients with memory loss and other brain disorders. Early detection, they said, could lead to early intervention, helping to reduce safety risks, relieve caregiver stress and improve the quality of life for both patients and families.

Young adults who are not motivated to eat healthily can still be engaged with the right type of communication, according to new research from the European Food Information Council (EUFIC). Young adults often face unique dietary challenges, from limited resources and time constraints to social and emotional barriers to healthy eating. The study, "Healthy Eating for Young Adults: Communication in Early Stages of Behaviour Change," published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, explored how 18- to 25-year-olds in the U.K. respond to infographics about healthy eating designed for those not yet committed to changing their diets.

Long-acting antiviral medications are transforming HIV prevention and care, requiring only minimalistic dosing. But as the use of lenacapavir expands, scientists are probing a critical question: If the virus evolves resistance, does it also pay a cost?

Tiny RNA molecules carried by extracellular vesicles in the bloodstream can accurately predict kidney function decline and cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease (CKD), as reported by researchers from Science Tokyo. By analyzing blood samples from a large cohort, the team identified multiple microRNAs linked to disease progression and built a model to distinguish high-risk patients with CKD. Clinically applying this risk score model can contribute to improved patient outcomes.

Ketamine is a powerful anesthetic used for surgery and acute pain management. But in recent years, it has also gained a reputation as a potential treatment for certain mental health conditions like stress and anxiety. In a new study published in the journal Physiology & Behavior, scientists suggest another possible use for ketamine as a protective shield for the brain during turbulent adolescent years.