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Wastewater Reveals Increase in New Synthetic Opioids During Major New Orleans Events

Researchers publishing in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology Letters show how monitoring wastewater revealed an increase in the use of relatively new dangerous synthetic opioids during Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras in New Orleans in 2025.

February 10, 2026

February 13 2026

• Top HHS Officials Out as White House Shores up Midterm Election Strategy
• Thousands of NYC Nurses Return to Work, but One Major Strike Goes On
• States Sue to Block $600 Million Cut to Public Health Funds
• Trump Scuttles Key Climate Finding Used to Control Greenhouse Gases
• Swap TV For Activity To Ward Off Depression, Study Suggests
• From the Lab to the Living Room: Decoding Parkinson's Patients Movements in the Real World
• One Simple Step Can Reduce Risk Of Preeclampsia, Study Says
• Tween Screen Addiction Linked To Mental Health Problems, Substance Use
• Physical Inactivity Drives Diabetes Complications, Study Finds
• Traveling To The Big City For Cancer Care? That Might Not Be Necessary For All Rural Patients, Study Says
• Food Choice Matters More Than 'Low-Carb' or 'Low-Fat' Labels
• Toxic Chemicals Found in Popular Hair Extensions
• Living in the Gap Between Neurology and Cardiology: Rebecca's Story
• Life-Destroying Addiction Can Start at a Corner Store
• SciComm Webinar on the Challenges in Peer Review, Preprints, and Predatory Publishing - Registration Open Now

February 12 2026

• Researchers Identify Promising Alzheimer's Disease Drug Target
• FAMU-FSU Engineering joins Mayo Clinic to research Alzheimer's disease treatments
• Ketamine May Fight Chronic Fatigue, Study Suggests
• Distinct Frontal Brain Signal Tied to Compulsive Behaviors in People with OCD
• High-Risk Pregnancy Specialists Present Research on AI Models That Could Predict Pregnancy Complications
• Lung Cancer Drug Offers a Surprising New Treatment Against Ovarian Cancer
• Exposure to Intense Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Increased Likelihood of Autism
• MD Anderson Shares Latest Research Breakthroughs
• Child Poisonings Spur Oregon to Weigh New Limits for Cannabis Edibles
• Measles Cases Rise in North Carolina as Public Exposures Are Reported
• Why Bedroom Temperature Matters More for Sleep as We Age
• Your Cat’s Purr May Say More Than Its Meow, Study Finds
• Mental Health Risk Doubled For Women Who Quit Antidepressants During Pregnancy
• COVID Vaccines During Pregnancy Not Linked To Autism
• FDA Declines to Review Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Application
• Smartwatches May Soon Predict a Depression Relapse
• Tinnitus Harms 1 in 5 Careers, Survey Finds
• Most U.S. Baby Food Is Ultra-processed, Study Finds
• Mount Sinai Study Strengthens Landmark Evidence Supporting Lung-Sparing Surgery, Offering Hope for Mesothelioma Patients
• Mayo Clinic Scientist Uses AI, Wearables and Implants to Decode Brain Rhythms and Forecast Seizures
• From Sweat to Signal: A Wearable Optical System for Glucose Detection
• How Might GLP-1 Medications Improve Management for Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes?
• Gut Microbiome May Be the Link to Gluten Sensitivity Without Celiac Disease
• Unraveling the Mystery of Why Some Cancer Treatments Stop Working
• A Wearable Textile Sensor Sets New Standard for Continuous Heart and Vessel Monitoring

February 11 2026

• Research Sheds Light On Potential Causes of Infertility
• New Clinical Trial Will Assess Brain Tumor Changes After Blood-Brain Barrier Opening
• Major Depressive Disorder Shares Immune Abnormalities and Potential Therapeutic Targets With Inflammatory Skin Diseases, According to New Study
• Study Pairs Key Air Pollutants with Home Addresses to Track Progression of Lost Mobility Through Disability
• Neuromodulation Clinical Trial Launched to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
• MRI Marker Shows Reduced Placental Function in Congenital Heart Disease
• Antibody-Drug Conjugate Achieves High Response Rates as Frontline Treatment in Aggressive, Rare Blood Cancer
• New Study Shows How to Protect the Brain to Prevent Depression and Cognitive Impairment Caused by Whole Brain Radiotherapy
• Genetic Study Links Ancestry to IBD Severity in Hispanics
• Immunity Against Common Virus Leveraged Against Pancreatic Cancer
• Breast Cancer 2026 Progress Outlook: New Research Discoveries and Opportunities
• International Research Team Solves Mystery Behind Rare Clotting After Adenoviral Vaccines or Natural Adenovirus Infection
• AMA Launches Independent Vaccine Review After CDC Criticism
• Trump Pulls $600M in Public Health Funds From Four States
• TBI of Any Severity Associated with Greater Chance of Work Disability
• Keeping Your Mind Active Throughout Life Associated with Lower Alzheimer's Risk
• FDA Reviews Safety of Food Preservative BHA Over Cancer Concerns
• Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie Recalled Over Possible Choking Risk
• Study Finds Gaps in Concussion Reporting Across Texas High Schools
• Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy and Risk of IBD Flare in the February Issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology
• Brain Stimulation Can Prompt People To Behave Less Selfishly, Experiment Shows
• Worried About Getting Older? You Could Be Contributing To Your Own Accelerated Aging, Study Says
• Minimally Invasive Surgery Restores Active Dad's Mobility
• Obesity Linked To 1 In 4 Infectious Disease Deaths In U.S.
• Brief, Intense Exercise Beats Relaxation for Panic Relief
• Pregnancy, Breastfeeding May Shield A Woman's Aging Brain
• Vanderbilt Health to Lead Expanded Multisite Study of Immunomodulation in Long COVID
• Study Suggests Migraine May Be Overlooked in Women with Enlarged Breast Tissue
• New Findings Highlight Two Decades of Evidence Supporting Pecans in Heart-Healthy Diets
• Rural Cancer Patients Do Just as Well When Having Surgery Close to Home
• FAU Study: Tiny Worm Offers Clues to Combat Chemotherapy Neurotoxicity
• When Standing Meets Vision: Posture-Driven Retinal Signals Predict Diabetic Retinopathy Progression
• Osimertinib plus or minus Savolitinib in MET-EGFR NSCLC Trial
• From Images to Insight: AI Builds the First Pediatric Reference Map for Meibomian Glands
• From Blood to Lens: Telomere Length Signals Cataract Development
• Biomarkers Predict Patients with Glioblastoma Who Will Survive Longer After Treatment with Cancer-Targeting Virus
• Two Years, One Insight: How Lens Design Changes Shape Myopia Control

February 10 2026

• Next Generation Genetics Technology Developed to Counter the Rise of Antibiotic Resistance
• Signal Carriers From Cells Embedded in Tissue Send Short-Range Messages
• Connecting Patients to Public Benefits Works Better with Texts Than Paper Flyers, Penn Research Finds
• Why People Won't Quit a Weight Loss Drug - Even When It Makes Them Feel Sick
• Growth of Spreading Pancreatic Cancer Fueled by 'Under-Appreciated' Epigenetic Changes
• Early Stroke Sign and Symptom Recognition Tool for Spanish-Speaking Populations Developed by UTHealth Houston Shows Promise
• Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in Many Healthy Birthing Moms and Their Newborns
• UWF Awarded $2 Million NSF Grant to Support Stem Students
• Using Gene Expression in Blood to Personalize Care for APS
• UCLA Report Reveals a Significant Global Palliative Care Gap Among Children
• UWM Professor is Fighting Superbugs in Milwaukee and Around the World
• Dr. Oz Urges Measles Shots as Outbreaks Grow
• Brain-Training Game Linked To Lower Dementia Risk Decades Later
• Can Diet Cure Schizophrenia? RFK Jr. Said Yes — Experts Say No
• Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic Comeback Ends in Crash and Broken Leg
• Apple Watch's High Blood Pressure Alert Has Gaps Regarding Seniors, Study Warns
• Coffee And Tea Help Protect Brain Health
• Outdated Medicare Rule Keeps Seniors In Hospital Longer Than Necessary
• Food Allergies Aren't Entirely Driven By Genetics, Review Finds
• Most Women Wary Of At-Home Cervical Cancer Tests, Researchers Find
• Intermittent Fasting Eases Crohn's Disease, Trial Finds
• Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer at Higher Risk for Meningiomas
• Wastewater Reveals Increase in New Synthetic Opioids During Major New Orleans Events
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Medicine Researchers Identify Strategies for Preventing the Most Infectious Strains of S. aureus in the NICU
• Creating New Tools for Radioligand Therapy
• Tiny Device Illuminates the Big Impact Force has on the Body
• Researchers Discover Genetic Link to Barrett's Esophagus Offering New Hope for Esophageal Cancer Patients
• New Study Shows mRNA Therapy Could Protect Patients From Radiation-Induced Skin Damage Caused by Cancer Treatment
• ADHA Affirms Essential Role of Dental Hygiene Diagnosis in Professional Practice
• 'Stiff' Cells Provide New Explanation for Differing Symptoms in Sickle Cell Patients
• Parents of Children with Medical Complexity Report Major Challenges with At-Home Medical Devices

February 9 2026

• Global Study Marks Major Treatment Advance for Tough-to-Treat High-Risk Blood Cancer
• Firearm Injury Survivors Face Long-Term Health Challenges
• Physical Pressure on the Brain Triggers Neurons' Self-Destruction Programming
• Building an Algorithm for Oral Health
• Engineered Immune Cells Help Reduce Toxic Proteins in the Brain
• Antibodies Block Bacteria That Cause Tuberculosis, Study Shows
• University Hospitals Awarded Once Again for Exceptional Cardiovascular Care of Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment
• Clinical Trial Gives Patients the Best Shot at a Stroke-Free Future
• What Would Bring Nurses Back? New Research Shows How Hospitals Can Reverse Nursing Workforce Losses
• Playing His Heart Out
• Study Shows Advanced PET/CT Imaging Can Help Improve Long-Term Outcomes for Men with Recurrent Prostate Cancer
• Love, Luck and Beating Cancer
• Study Links Popular GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs to Increased Risk of Hair Loss
• First in-Human Study Finds Novel Immune Cell Therapy is Safe and Effective in Advanced Lymphoma
• Can Medical AI Lie? Large Study Maps How LLMs Handle Health Misinformation
• Physicians Are Not Providers: New ACP Paper Says Names in Health Care Have Ethical Significance
• NFL Launches Contest To Redesign Football Helmet Facemasks To Cut Concussion Risk
• Hims Pulls Cheaper Wegovy Pill After Federal Scrutiny
• New TrumpRx Site Aims to Cut Drug Costs for Popular Prescription Drugs
• California Warns Against Foraging as Toxic Mushrooms Kill Four
• AI-Powered Stethoscope Doubles Detection Of Heart Problems
• Young People At Risk From Psychiatric Drug Combos, Study Says
• Experimental Pill Slashes 'Bad' Cholesterol Levels
• Therapy Dogs Ease Loneliness Among People Hospitalized For Mental Illness
• Statin Drugs Are Safer Than Warnings Suggest, Evidence Shows
• Water-Damaged Homes, Heavy Air Pollution Increase Asthma Risk In Kids
• New Study Reveals Gaps in Smartwatch's Ability to Detect Undiagnosed High Blood Pressure
• Mount Sinai Scientists Uncover Link Between Influenza and Heart Disease
• What Drives Food Allergies? New Study Pinpoints Early-Life Factors That Raise Risk
• Diet Worsens Endometriosis Due to Caramelized Sugars Called AGEs
• New Study Explores Link Between Hormonal Contraceptives and Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Women
• Itaconate Identified as a New Target for Pediatric Brain Tumors Called Ependymomas
• Mayo Clinic Study Finds Chemotherapy Before Surgery Improves Survival in Early-Stage Pancreatic Cancer
• Study Uncovers the Body's Fat-Burning Strategy - And It's Math-Driven!
• Simple Blood Test May Help Identify Colorectal Cancer Patients At Higher Risk for Recurrence and Death
• A Hidden Switch in Artery Cells Fuels Plaque Instability in Atherosclerosis
• Simple at-Home Tests for Detecting Cat, Dog Viruses
• New Gut-Brain Discovery Offers Hope for Treating ALS and Dementia
• New Study in JNCCN Unlocks Important Information About How to Treat Recurring Prostate Cancer
• Cognitive Speed Training Linked to Lower Dementia Incidence Up to 20 Years Later
• Sleep Experts Urge Adoption of Permanent Standard Time to Protect Public Health as Americans Prepare to 'Spring Forward'
• Health Equity Research Goes Global--Without Waiting for Perfect Data

February 8 2026

• What to Know About Nipah Virus After New Cases in India

February 7 2026

• Watching the Super Bowl? Doctors Warn About Hidden Health Risks for Fans

February 6 2026

• How Two Urologists at Rutgers Are Improving Quality of Life for Their Male Patients
• Killing Cancer Cells with RNA Therapeutics
• Research Tip Sheet: Zombie Cells, GLP-1RAs, Heart Surgery and Breast Cancer
• Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Rising, but Better Access Needed to Reach More
• Americans Prefer to Screen for Cervical Cancer in-Clinic vs. At Home
• Air Ambulances Linked to Higher Survival After Severe Injuries
• FDA Makes It Easier for Foods to Say 'No Artificial Colors'
• American Medical Association Says Gender Surgeries for Minors Should Wait
• Norovirus Sickens 13 Finnish Hockey Players, Postpones Canada Match
• Surgical 'Add-On' Lowers Risk Of Ovarian Cancer
• Americans Optimistic About Heart Health Prospects, But Face An Uphill Battle, Survey Suggests
• Keto Diet A Potential Treatment For Depression, Trial Shows
• Born to the Beat: Newborns Show Innate Understanding of Musical Rhythm
• Redesigned Sunscreen Aims to End the 'Chalky' Look for Good
• Dual-Action Molecule Design Concentrates Cancer Treatment in Tumor Cells to Allow Higher Doses
• A 'Natural' Option For IVF Is As Effective In Producing Healthy Babies, Trial Shows
• Words as medicine: FSU poet explores healing through the arts
• How Acupuncture Calms the Brain in Pain-Induced Emotional Disorders
• Big data and LASSO improve health insurance risk prediction
• AI Model Can Read and Diagnose a Brain MRI in Seconds
• Switching Immunotherapy On Only Where It Matters: A Smarter Path to Safer Cancer Treatment
• How Hospitals Can Use AI Without Exposing Patient Data
• When Materials Move with the Body: A Stretchable Platform for Sensing, Healing, and Recovery

February 5 2026

• Body Processes Good Fats and Bad Fats Differently, UCLA Health study finds
• Study Identifies Why Some Breast Cancers Evade Treatment
• Eye Cancer Genes Predetermine Its Spread to the Liver
• Bridging Fontan Patients to Transplant--at Home
• What Parents Need to Know About a Measles Outbreak
• Penn Nursing Study Identifies Key Predictors for Chronic Opioid Use Following Surgery
• Method Spots Early Signs of Infection After Breast Cancer Reconstruction
• New Tool for Examining Cancer Genomic Data Could Improve Treatment
• Ultra-Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Helps Active Dad Walk Without Pain
• The Science of Being a Winter Olympian: The Brains, Endurance and Cold-Sensing Abilities That Make It Possible
• New Research Creates Blueprint for Designing T Cells to Kill
• Study: Blocking a Key Protein May Create Novel Form of Stress in Cancer Cells and Re-Sensitize Chemo-Resistant Tumors
• Simulations and Supercomputing Calculate One Million Orbits in Cislunar Space
• A 'Major Steppingstone' Against Alzheimer's
• Methadone: Public Transit is a Barrier for Accessing Treatment
• Why Antibiotic Allergy Labels Deserve a Second Look
• Agent Orange Exposure Linked to Higher Risk of Rare Melanoma in U.S. Veterans, Study Finds
• Diabetes Drug May Slow Kidney Aging, Study in Fast-Aging Fish Finds
• Plastic Surgeons Urge Waiting Until Age 19 for Gender Surgery
• New Mexico Baby Dies From Listeria Linked to Raw Milk, Health Officials Warn
• Measles Spreads to College Campuses as Cases Rise Across 17 States
• The Reason Why Many Older Americans Skip Seasonal Vaccines
• Mediterranean Diet Can Lower Stroke Risk
• Beyond Grip Strength: Study Shows Daily Movement is Key to Living Well With Osteoarthritis
• Family Meals Protect Teens From Drinking, Drug Use
• Researchers Identify Two Emerging Animal Viruses as Potential Global Health Threats
• Wildfire Smoke Contributes To Tens Of Thousands Of U.S. Deaths Annually
• Scientists ID Genetic Basis for Muscle Formation
• New Approach to HIV Treatment Offers Hope to Reduce Daily Drug Needs
• University of Maryland School of Medicine Researchers Discover That Vaginal Bacteria Don't Always Behave the Same Way
• FAU Study Links Ultra-processed Foods to Greater Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
• Extreme Temperature Changes Increase Number of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests, Model Finds
• New Stem Cell Treatment May Offer Hope for Parkinson's Disease
• Family Dinners May Reduce Substance-Use Risk for Many Adolescents

February 4 2026

• RWJBarnabas Health Expert Discusses Human Trafficking Risks and Prevention in New Jersey
• RWJBarnabas Health on Cancer Prevention and Screenings
• UNC Research Finds Immune System Protein Drives Antibiotic Tolerance
• Risk for Lyme Disease in Ohio is Equal to Connecticut, Study Shows
• UNC Study Shows CAR T-Cell Therapy Improves Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis
• Researchers Develop New Metric to Monitor Lung Health, Chronic Conditions
• Updated Guidelines Standardize How Tumor Response Is Measured After Surgery
• Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center Celebrates World Cancer Day
• Mediterranean Diet Associated with Lower Risk of All Stroke Types
• Dad’s Early Bond May Affect a Child’s Health Years Later, Study Finds
• Two Measles Cases Found at Texas Immigrant Detention Center
• Slashed Foreign Aid May Cost 9.4 Million Lives by 2030, Study Says
• RFK Jr. Expands Faith-Based Addiction Care as Drug Use and Homelessness Rise
• Ultra-Processed Foods Might Shorten The Lives Of Cancer Survivors
• Pink Noise Might Interfere With Healthy Sleep, Trial Finds
• Pill Can Reduce Hot Flashes Among Prostate Cancer Patients
• Most Teens With IBS Outgrow Symptoms by Adulthood, Study Finds
• From Injury to Inspiration: Teen’s Lego Project Brightens Hospital Recovery
• New Combo Therapy Extends Survival By More Than A Year In Advanced Triple Positive Breast Cancers
• Brain Network Responsible for Parkinson's Disease Identified
• New Report Highlights CHOP's Pioneering Approach to Advancing Pediatric Ventricular Recovery
• Nanoparticle-Mediated Photodynamic Therapy Takes on Triple-negative Breast Cancer
• 1 in 4 Young People Using Psychotropic Drugs are Taking Dangerous Combinations
• Neurosurgeon Appointed to Federal Alzheimer's Advisory Council
• First Clinical Trial Using Immunotherapy in Nigeria Now Enrolling Patients with Colorectal Cancer
• Researchers at Children's Hospital Los Angeles Launch New Trial Testing Suicide Prevention Tool for Autistic Youth

February 3 2026

• CHLA Joins Trial of Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
• Backward Walking Study Offers Potential New Treatment to Improve Mobility and Decrease Falls in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
• CHLA Joins Trial of Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
• The Doctors Company Cardiology Claims: February Malpractice Risk Review--Insights to Reduce Patient Harm and Malpractice Exposure
• Battling the Other 'Alzheimer's Protein': Study Shows How to Prevent Toxic Tau in the Brain
• UCLA Researchers Develop Mineral Sunscreen That Reduces White Cast
• The Statin Gap: Survey Reveals Many Americans Are Unaware of Life-Saving Cholesterol Alternatives
• New Mississippi Survey Finds Violence Is Widespread, Often Begins in Childhood and Is Closely Linked to Economic Hardship
• WHO Says Nipah Virus Risk Is Low After Two Cases Reported in India
• Couples Are Happier When They See Their Partner as a Saver, Study Says
• Baby Formula Pulled in Europe After New Safety Limits on Harmful Toxin
• NASA’s Crew-12 Begins Quarantine Before February Launch to Space Station
• Grief Best Managed Through Talk Therapy, Evidence Shows
• Stroke Rehab Focused On 'Good' Arm Shows Better Results, Trial Finds
• Widespread HPV Vaccination Could Dramatically Cut Cervical Cancer Screenings
• High Blood Pressure Uncontrolled in 4 Out of 5 Americans
• Insulin Levels Linked To Hot Flashes, Night Sweats In Menopause
• Faced With Common Heart Failure Symptoms, Most Young Adults Wouldn't Seek Care
• Running the Distance: Patient Teams with Johns Hopkins Medicine Dermatologists to Treat, Understand Rare Hereditary Cancer Syndrome
• Study Identifies Key Protein Regulating Cholesterol Release
• Atomically Engineered Nanozymes for Immunotherapy and Disease Treatment
• CT Scans Unwrap Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Life
• Why Aren't More Older Adults Getting Flu or COVID-19 Shots?
• Emphasising the Strengths of People with Depression Helps Those Affected
• Medical AI Models Need More Context To Prepare for the Clinic

February 2 2026

• Children's Hospital Los Angeles Kicks off Annual Valentine's Day Card Drive on CHLA.org
• Detecting Early-Stage Cancers with a New Blood Test Measuring Epigenetic Instability
• Lurie Children's Advances Pediatric Orthopedic Research Toward Closing Access Gaps
• Protecting Young Athletes from Spine Stress Injuries
• Study Shows Strong Evidence for Effectiveness of Metastasis-Directed Radiation Therapy in Prostate Cancer
• New Discovery Reveals How a Tiny Cellular Signal Helps Shape the Human Heart
• Roswell Park Team Provides First Direct Evidence of CD28 Effects on CAR T-Cell Therapy
• New Genetic Tools Offer More Accurate Breast Cancer Prediction for Women of African Ancestry
• Tip Sheet: Experts for Health and Wellness, Better Prevention Outcomes for Rural and Indigenous Communities -- and New Treatments for Gastroesophageal and Neuroendocrine Cancers
• Researchers Uncover Potential Pathway To Address Williams-Beuren Syndrome
• Zooming In on COPD: A Single-Cell Atlas of the Diseased Lung
• Scientists Say These Two Viruses May Become the Next Public Health Threats
• University of Maryland School of Medicine Launches Clinical Trial of Investigative Nasal Spray Medicine to Prevent Illnesses from Respiratory Viruses
• Danish Pediatrician Warns Denmark's Childhood Vaccine Schedule Is Not One the U.S. Can Copy
• Psychotherapy Emerges as Top Treatment for Grief, Review Finds
• Both High and Low Maternal Hemoglobin Levels Raise Newborn Health Risks
• Study Finds Genetics May Shape Up to 55% of How Long You Live
• 52 Kids Have Died From Flu So Far This Season as Child Hospitalizations Rise
• Arizona Confirms Measles Case in ICE Custody as State Total Rises
• Two Companies Tied to Milk Powder in Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak
• Docs Miss Stroke Warning Signs in More Than a Quarter of Pregnant Women, New Mothers
• Early Menopause Symptoms Might Not Be What Most Women Expect
• Millennials, Gen Z Suffering Increased Rates Of Psychosis, Schizophrenia
• Survey Finds Gaps In Americans' Knowledge Of Unhealthy Cholesterol
• Non-Stimulant Pill Helps Early-Bird Workers Remain Awake And Alert
• Infectious Mononucleosis: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and More
• Pink Noise Reduces REM Sleep and May Harm Sleep Quality
• At the Bedside: UTHealth Houston Physicians Give 22-Year-Old Second Chance After Rare Brain Condition Led to Psychosis
• Driving Performance and Clinical Decision-Making
• Study Reveals Better Hearing with Cochlear Implants Leads to Increased Music Listening Time
• Five Things to Know About AMD That Could Save Your Vision
• From Static to Dynamic: A Chip That Lets Immune Cells Truly Interact with Living Tissues
• Better Brain-Machine Interfaces Could Allow the Paralyzed to Communicate Again
• Georgia Insurance Claims Database Provides Health Care Cost Comparisons
• School of Nursing Taps World-Renowned NIH Investigator as Inaugural Vice Dean of Research

February 1 2026

• New Guide Aims to Improve UTI Care as Telehealth Use Grows
• Aortic Hemiarch Reconstruction Safely Matches Complex Aortic Arch Reconstruction for Acute Dissection in Older Adults
• February 2026 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: "Restorative Neurosurgery and Machine Interface"
• Japanese Men in Recovery From Alcohol Dependence Do Better if They Attend Self-Help Groups, Worse if They Turn to Cigarettes or Non-Alcoholic Beer
• Inadequate Nutrition and Lower Education Linked to Worse Outcomes for Children Exposed to Alcohol in Utero, Highlighting the Role of Socioeconomic Vulnerability
• Drinking Behavior in Early Adulthood Predicts Likelihood of Alcohol Use Disorder Symptoms at Age 35
• Viewing Alcohol Ads Linked to Increased Alcohol Craving and Consumption
• High-Risk Rounds Reduce Healthcare-Associated Conditions

January 31 2026

• Groundhog Day Explained: Why This Furry Forecaster Still Matters
• Gastroesophageal Cancer: A New Risk Model for Esophagectomy Draws on the STS National Database
• Late-Breaking STS Study Finds Off-Pump CABG by Experienced Surgeons Reduces Perioperative Complications, With Comparable Long-Term Survival
• Late-Breaking Study Finds Comparable Long-Term Survival Between Two Leading Multi-Arterial CABG Strategies
• Study Examines Prediction of Surgical Risk in Growing Population of Adults with Congenital Heart Disease
• Lymph Node Examination Should Be Expanded to Accurately Assess Cancer Spread in Patients with Lung Cancer

January 30 2026

• New Cystic Fibrosis Report Shows Progress in Earlier Diagnosis, But More Needs to Be Done to Improve Outcomes
• Focused Ultrasound for Glioblastoma (GBM): Clinical Results and Follow-On Trial in Taiwan
• Focused Ultrasound Device Earns FDA Clearance to Treat Kidney Stones
• New Research Finds Crosstalk Inside Cells Helps Pathogens Evade Drugs
• Common Bacteria Discovered in the Eye Linked to Cognitive Decline
• After Devastating Injury and Successful Surgery, Teen Creates Lego Kits to Raise Spirits and Inspire Other Patients
• New Dashboard Helps Predict and Plan for Disease Outbreaks
• Research on Cardiac Surgical Expenditures, the Link Between for-Profit Hospital Care and Patient Mortality, and More Will Be Presented at the Annual Academic Surgical Congress
• New Federal Plan Aims to Use More Donor Organs, Improve Transplant Safety
• Most Doctor-Made YouTube Health Videos Lack Strong Proof, Study Finds
• Gerber Recalls Arrowroot Baby Biscuits Over Possible Plastic, Paper Pieces
• U.S. Life Expectancy Hits Record High as Death Rates Fall Nationwide
• Salty Drinking Water Increases High Blood Pressure Risk, Review Concludes
• Afternoon Naps Are Good For The Brain — And Researchers Now Know Why
• AI-Assisted Mammograms Catch More Hard-To-Detect Breast Cancers, Clinical Trial Shows
• Approved Immunotherapy Shrinks, Eliminates Rare, Aggressive Melanoma, Clinical Trial Finds
• Tylenol Safe For Babies, Clinical Trial Finds
• Stroke Survivors Are Twice As Likely To Have Another During Pregnancy, Researchers Find
• Nasal Vaccine Combats Bird Flu Infection in Rodents
• Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine Discover Genetic Ancestry is a Critical Component of Assessing Head and Neck Cancerous Tumors
• Dissolved Bubble Microneedles Enable More Efficient Therapy of Acne Vulgaris