News for Healthier Living

Scientists Develop Nanoparticle Delivery System to Target Blood Cancer Cells

IU cancer researchers have developed a "smarter" nanoparticle delivery system that steers cancer therapies directly to multiple myeloma cells in the bone marrow while sparing healthy tissues.

June 10, 2026

June 22 2026

• Clover Hill Dairy Recalls All Cheese in Deadly Listeria Outbreak
• Immediate Treatment of Moderate Pre-Cancerous Cervical Cells May Be Safely Delayed Without Raising Cancer Risk
• Multivariable Screening Tool Outperforms PSA Alone in Detecting Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer
• Telehealth Program Shows Limited Added Benefit for Diabetes Control in Fee-for-Service Setting
• Antibiotic Use for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis Remains Widespread Despite Guideline Shifts
• Middle-Aged Women Drink More, Know Less About Breast Cancer Risk
• High Hurdles Thwart Kidney Patients' Pursuit Of Life-Saving Transplants
• Rising Healthcare Costs Leave Many Americans Less Secure
• Short Videos Help First-Time Dads Learn Newborn Safety Basics
• Federal Push To Increase U.S. Primary Care Docs Has Fizzled, Study Says
• They're Uninsured After Obamacare Became Too Costly. And They're Far From Alone.
• Study Finds Social Determinants of Health Can Match or Exceed Genetic Risk in Predicting Common Diseases
• A Two-Pronged Vaccine Approach to Prevent Genital Herpes
• YSM Research Areas Ranked Among Best in the World
• Study Links Physical and Mental Capacity to Disability Before Death
• Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorders Often Have an Unhealthy Relationship with Their Diet
• Older Adults Are at Risk of Dangerously Using and Co-using Alcohol and Other Substances
• In Time for Father's Day, the Journey of Lanay and Rene Lopez and a Reunion with a Doctor

June 21 2026

• Chatbot-Provided Information About Alcohol Consumption and Breast Cancer Risk Is Inconsistent
• Middle-Aged Women Have the Highest Problematic Alcohol Use and Lowest Awareness of the Alcohol/Breast Cancer Link
• Greater Awareness of the Link Between Alcohol and Cancer Risk Can Save Lives
• Scientifically Modified Hormone, Inspired by Gila-Monster Saliva, May Treat Alcohol Use Disorder
• Offspring From Households with Economic Deprivation Have a Greater Risk of Developing Substance Use Disorders
• Binge Drinking During Adolescence Will Disrupt Normal Brain Maturation
• The Problem of Cyber Sexual Aggression Among College Students Is Bigger Than People Realize
• The Risk of Alcohol Misuse and Suicide Is Greater Among College Students with Minority Identities
• Rodent Study Identifies Neurobiological Region That Contributes to Both Alcohol Use Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

June 19 2026

• Cleveland Research Team Identifies Key Driver of Age-Related Cognitive Decline
• Michigan's Aging Brains Need More Protection, Poll Shows
• Research Sheds New Light on Laser Polarization Effects in NIF Experiments
• Fish Oil Supplements May Be A Bust For Alzheimer's Prevention
• Dog Owners Feel Similar Grief Whether Pets Euthanized, Die Naturally
• Ozempic Might Cut Risk Of Broken Bones, Study Says
• Prehab Can Boost Seniors' Recuperation From Spinal Fusion Surgery, Trial Finds
• Massage Guns Can Cause Eye Damage, Vision Loss, Case Report Warns
• AI Reveals Unexpected Source of Antibiotic Candidates in Prion Proteins

June 18 2026

• Videos Help New Dads Learn about Infant Safety Before Bringing Newborn Home
• Fish Oil Supplements May Not Prevent Alzheimer's-Related Decline
• Jobs With High Exposure to Low-Level Explosions Associated With Increased Risk of Anger and Aggression
• Quick Optical Biopsy Could Be Early Detection Method for Endometrial Cancer
• In Advance of World Sickle Cell Day, Emotional Celebration Shines a Light on Triumph Over the Disease
• UAH Researchers Discover Ultrasound-Based Approach That May Help Reduce Harmful Inflammation and Support Joint Healing
• Spatial Map of Bladder Cancer Reveals Hidden Tumor Environments and New Paths Toward Precision Therapy
• UTSW Research: T Cells, Lung Health, Cash Support for Heart Patients
• The Paramount Problem With Hollywood's Next Big Merger
• UT MD Anderson Shares Latest Research Breakthroughs
• Ebola Infections Climb, Could Take Year To Contain, Health Officials Say
• AACI Meeting to Focus on Shaping Future of Clinical Research Innovation
• Board Adopts Balanced FY27 Budget, Receives Presidential Search Update
• Feeling Sleepy During the Day? It Could Be a Warning Sign for High Blood Pressure
• IU-led multi-university project to study the effect of immune cell aging on risk for Parkinson's
• Women Might Lower Their Heart Risk By Lifting Weights, Study Says
• Major League Pitchers Might Avoid Elbow Injuries By Altering Their Approach, Simulation Suggests
• Personalized Brain Implant Provides Step-By-Step Walking Boost For Parkinson's Patients
• Birth Control Pills Might Increase Binge Eating Risk, Study Finds
• Most Americans Are Surviving Cancer. But The Mental Health Challenges Can Persist.
• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Allergy Relief
• Researchers Find Caregivers of Children Hospitalized for Cancer, Blood Disorders at Risk for Food Insecurity
• Study Identifies Genetic Cause of Some Spinal Fluid Leaks

June 17 2026

• Ebola Virus Hides in the Central Nervous System, According to New Research Led by Microbiologists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• Radiation Therapy Enhances Immune Environment in Brain Metastases, Improving Treatment Response
• A Method to Prevent Falls Before They Happen
• Researchers Find a Common Weakness in Major Gut Pathogens
• Are Older People with Brain Diseases More Likely to Have a TBI?
• U.K. Moves To Ban Social Media For Children
• Pregnant Woman Exposed to 45 Common Chemicals, Study Finds
• New AI-Enhanced Tools Detect Electrical Arcing, Reduce Wildfires
• Vibrating Pill Could Help Predict Relapse Risk for Anorexia Nervosa Patients
• Study Explains How Colorectal Cancer Cells Maintain High Iron Levels
• Strep by Strep: Houston Methodist Researchers Unravel Genetics Powering Emerging Infectious Threat
• RWJBarnabas Health Invests $1.7 Million to Support Local Community Health Initiatives in Jersey City, Hudson County
• Lower Risk Of Death, Clots Among Autoimmune Patients Taking GLP-1 Drugs
• Surgical Menopause Tied To Worse Sexual And Urinary Symptoms
• A UTHealth Houston Physician Turned a Texas Teen's Frightening Diagnosis Into a Champion Title
• Post-Op Delirium Common In Seniors, But Not All Hospitals Screen For It
• University of Michigan Implants First-in-Human Paradromics Wireless Brain-Computer Interface, Designed to Restore Communication
• Minimally Invasive Procedure Eases Arthritis Knee Pain, Study Finds
• Early-Onset Cancers Are On The Rise. Knowing Your Family History Is Crucial.
• Beyond Bread and Beer: Alluring Yeast Species Could Yield New Mosquito Traps to Combat Malaria
• Premature Babies: A Simple Test to Gauge Neurocognitive Development
• Never Too Late: 87-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Known Woman in Illinois to Receive Life-Saving Kidney Transplant
• A Targeted Vaccination Strategy: Integrating Vaccines Into Biosafety, Biosecurity, and One Health Initiatives
• Can't Stick to a Diet? Try Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
• Researchers Link Use of GLP-1 Medications to Lower Risk of Violence

June 16 2026

• Study Identifies a New Cause of Age-Related Inflammation, Suggesting Promising Treatment Pathway
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles Transition-to-Work Program Prepares Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for Employment
• Many Cancers Evolve Through Early Bursts of Chromosome Changes and Originate From a Single Cancer Cell
• Researchers Offer New Insights on Cells that Build Protective Brain Barriers
• Nebraska 4-H Members Serve on National Conference Leadership Team
• UWF Student Receives Lafayette Fellowship
• IU Researchers Identify Proteins Fueling Rare Childhood Leukemia, Revealing New Treatment Strategy
• Surgical Manual from Roswell Park Created to Advance Bladder Cancer Surgery Worldwide
• JMIR News: Investigating AI Clinical Reasoning and Digital Fatigue in Modern Health Care
• A Lifetime of Care: Johns Hopkins Patient Reflects on Decades of Progress in Sickle Cell Treatment
• CDC, FDA Tackle New World Screwworm, Including Drug Authorization
• Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Your Risk For Multiple Chronic Diseases
• Cleveland Clinic Researchers Develop New Quantum Computing Paradigm Inspired by the Human Brain
• New Policy Roadmap Calls for Comprehensive Action to Reduce Added Sugars in Children's Diets
• Rutgers Researchers Find Gene That May Help Explain Mental Illness Among Family Members
• Machine Learning Improves Blood-Brain Barrier Opening Procedures
• At-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Reduces Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
• Family Finances Shape Children’s Brain Development, Study Finds
• People Walk, Exercise Less After Starting Ozempic, Zepbound
• Many Men Are Prescribed Testosterone Without Proper Testing
• Long-Awaited Rule Aims To Boost ACA Choices While Embracing Higher Deductibles
• New ACSM Expert Consensus Statement: Exercise is a Supportive Care Measure for Children and Adolescents with Cancer
• When Menopause Meets Shift Work
• Researchers Identify New Kidney Pathway with Help From 1940s-Era Drug, May Improve Polycystic Kidney Disease Treatment

June 15 2026

• Sylvester Cancer Tip Sheet - June 2026
• Living Life to the Fullest: Multiple Joint Replacements Enable 73-year-old "Bionic Man" to Maintain Athletic Lifestyle
• Targeting Delivery to the Lungs: Inhaled Vitamin D Could Be New Strategy
• A Model for Global Wellness: Tanzanian Study Demonstrates Vision Care is Foundation for Learning
• Supercharging T-Cells Against HIV's Weak Spots: A New HIV Vaccine Study Reveals New Hope--and New Challenges--for Aging Patients
• How Gun Violence Exposure Drives Racial Health Disparities
• Brain-Computer Interface Enables Independent, Accurate Communication for Man Living with ALS
• Later Menarche May Signal Childhood Factors Linked to Adult Health Risks
• ACP Issues New Living Clinical Guideline on Using Medications to Manage Overweight and Obesity
• Pre-Surgery Rehab Program Linked to Fewer Complications After Spinal Fusion in Older Adults
• Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Older Adults, Study Suggests
• Tirzepatide May Change How the Body Uses Energy
• Behavioral Modifications Like Goal Setting Could Lead to Greater Weight Loss on Tirzepatide
• Organic Baby Formula Recalled Following Botulism Cases
• JMIR Report: Written Exposure Therapy Provides Transformative, Scalable PTSD Care
• Children's Well-Being Plummets Across 29 States, Report Finds
• FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor for Children
• You've Won The Game
• Immune Activation May Determine Success of Dual-Target CAR T Therapy in Glioblastoma
• Study Makes Economic Case for Teen Weight-Loss Surgery
• Many Patients Stop And Restart GLP-1 Meds, Study Finds
• Long Naps May Increase the Risk of Chronic Liver Disease in People with Diabetes
• Clinical Trials Suggest GLP-1s May Improve Fertility in Men with Obesity
• Obesity Rewrites Global Heart Disease Trends, Driving Rising Deaths In Midlife And Developing Nations
• Which GLP-1 Medication Is Most Effective for Weight Loss?
• Trust In CDC Plummets Under Trump Administration, New Poll Shows
• Half Of U.S. Parents Track Their Adult Children’s Location
• Taking GLP-1s While On BP Meds May Up Your Risk Of Dizzy Spells, Fainting
• New Treatment Combination Delays Multiple Myeloma Progression and May Improve Survival, Study Finds
• Fentanyl Users Take Daily Doses 60 Times The Lethal Level
• New Study Suggests Novel EHR-Based Marker Can Identify At-Risk Transplant Patients and Reduce Organ Rejection
• Final Rules For Medicaid Work Requirements Are Out. Here's What You Need To Know.
• Common Dizziness Drug Class Shows Promise for Treating Vestibular Migraine
• ImmunoPRISM Trial Shows Teclistamab Improves Depth of Response and Progression-Free Survival in High-Risk Smoldering Multiple Myeloma
• Fixed-Duration Triplet Therapy Demonstrates Efficacy for Patients with Relapsed/Refractory CLL
• mRNA Flu Vaccine Offers Immune Protection Against Wide Array of Influenza Virus Strains
• Brain Stimulation That Adapts to Parkinson's Patients' Every Step
• Half of Parents Report Tracking Their Adult Kids, and 1 in 4 Trackers Say It Can Increase Their Anxiety

June 14 2026

• Menopausal Hormone Therapy Reduces Risk of Low Bone Mineral Density by 69%
• Semaglutide Linked to Lower Bone Fracture Risk
• Non-Hormone Medication Addresses Menopausal Symptoms in Women
• More Than Half of Those Who Stop GLP-1s Restart Within a Year

June 13 2026

• Phthalate Exposure in Early Life May Lead to Anxiety in Adult Male Rats
• EDCs Found in Breast Milk and Infant Urine Up to Age 6 Months
• Women's Thyroid Cancer Risk May Be Linked to Reproductive Lifespan and Hormone Therapy
• Testosterone Therapy in Men May Be Overprescribed, Inconsistent with Clinical Guidelines
• Testosterone Alone Is Not a Replacement for Lifestyle Changes in Older Men at Risk of T2D
• Type 1 Diabetes Diagnoses Surge Among Puerto Rican Teens
• Sugar-Free Diets May Disrupt Gut Microbiome
• Diabetes Substantially Increases Mortality Risk for Organ Transplant Recipients
• AI Model Identifies Patients at Risk of Underdiagnosed Cause of High Blood Pressure
• Exercise Decreases Among People Taking GLP-1 Medication
• Not All Children with Early Puberty Need the Same Level of Testing or Treatment

June 12 2026

• Researchers Identify Target with Potential to Improve CAR T-Cell Therapy Response in Patients with Blood Cancers
• New Data Find Strong Reliability in Gait Analysis Interpretation
• NIH Grant to Fund Innovative Bladder Repair Option for Children
• Finding Cell Subgroups Could Spur Retinal Cell Transplant Success
• Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Brain "Entrapment" Patterns Associated With Depression
• Research Tip Sheet: Knee Arthritis, In-Hospital Addiction Help
• Our Brains May Be Automatically Filtering Out Negative Words
• Influencers, Booze And Teens: What's Showing Up In Their Feeds?
• Health 'War Room,' Digital Tools Are Tracking Disease Risks During World Cup
• Studying the Studies: Shorter Clinical Trials of Medication for Alcohol Use Disorder Are as Useful or More Useful than Longer Trials
• Acceptance of Chronic Pain May Reduce the Link Between Pain Intensity and Alcohol Use Severity Among Veterans with Recurring Musculoskeletal Pain, Study Suggests
• Teens Frequently Encounter Alcohol Industry- and Influencer-Generated Alcohol Content on Social Media Platforms
• Tourette Patients Face High Suicide Risk, Pain And Discrimination
• Have A Risk-Taking Teen? This Brain Chemical Might Be Responsible, Researchers Say
• Food Labels and Restrictions Can Lower Childhood Obesity Rates, Study Finds
• Sepsis, Lung Infection Patients See No Benefit From Remote Monitoring
• Overlooked Social Connections Can Prevent Suicide

June 11 2026

• Closing the Gap: How Yale Is Advancing Women's Health Research
• Scientists Develop First Comprehensive Atlas of Human Cellular Senescence in Aging
• UCLA-Led Research Suggests Early Heart Changes May Predict Future Cancer Risk
• Antibody May Improve Treatment Response in Lung Cancer
• Nursing Job Turnover Has Nearly Doubled Since Pandemic
• Cannabis: what tips the balance for teens to start consuming?
• Cancer-Associated Mutations in Brain Immune Cells May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease
• How Tufts Researchers Are Tackling Chronic Lyme Disease
• Highlights From Cedars-Sinai Soccer Medicine Conference
• Discovery of Condensate 'Storage Units' in Cells Points to New Cancer Research and Treatment Targets
• UCLA Health Launches Research-Driven Center of Excellence to Evaluate AI Implementation in Health Care
• Mesothelioma Cases and Deaths Rise Despite Decades of Asbestos Regulation
• JMIR Report: The Frontier of Women's Health Care Innovation
• Socioeconomic Factors Linked to Lasting Imprint in Kids' Brains
• New Vaccine Schedule Released By American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
• Vitamin C May Be Key To A Healthier Brain As You Age
• Can Fasting Treat Gum Disease? Study Finds Reduced Inflammation
• Living With Cats Not Linked To Worse Asthma in Children
• Few Stroke, Brain Injury Survivors Get Top-Quality Hospital Rehab
• Popular Joint Pain Supplement Might Increase Alzheimer's Risk, Study Says
• Anguished Parents. Doctors In Tears. Utah's Long Measles Outbreak Takes A Toll.
• Data-Driven Modeling Captures Particle Motion in Turbulence
• Genetic Mapping Identifies Potential New Targets for Cocaine Addiction
• Novel Gene Therapy Platform Restores Muscle Function in Models of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

June 10 2026

• Using AI to Connect the Dots in Public Health
• Findings Could Boost Efforts to Develop Chlamydia Vaccine
• Retro Video Game Aids Stroke Recovery, Improves Arm Function
• ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Hospitals Screen Nearly All Older Surgical Patients for Delirium, Study Finds
• People Who Use Illicit Fentanyl Consume Daily Doses Equivalent to Nearly 9,000 Milligrams of Morphine
• Sleepy Days and Restless Nights Are a Dangerous Combination for Blood Pressure
• New Research Examines Financial Value People Place on Sleep
• Expecting Poor Sleep Is Associated with Worse Postpartum Sleep Quality
• Ear Acupressure Study Targets Chemotherapy Nerve Pain
• Husker Duo Bikes Whooper Highway to Spotlight Endangered Cranes
• Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Expands Specialized Emergency Care for Older Adults
• High Blood Pressure Associated with Lower Risk of Dementia in Frail People
• Fewer Than 1 in 4 with Stroke, 1 in 7 with Brain Injury Receive Inpatient Rehab
• Sugary Beverages May Raise Your Risk of Liver Cancer
• FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in Two Decades
• Healthy Sleep and Regular Exercise Can Mitigate the Genetic Cardiovascular Risk of Mutant White Blood Cells
• Implementing All Recommended Drug Guidelines for Heart Failure Could Reduce Hospitalizations and Cut Costs
• UT MD Anderson Joins Global Consortium Committed to Eliminating Cervical Cancer
• Teen Recovering From Concussion? A 'Sweet Spot' For Screen Time Could Speed Up Their Recovery
• Scientists Develop Nanoparticle Delivery System to Target Blood Cancer Cells
• Forsberg, Caven Cycling Whooper Highway to Raise Awareness of Habitat Loss
• The Medical Minute: How can I help my aging parent with depression?
• JMIR Report: Biological Aging Clocks Offer Insights, Not Diagnostics
• Inexpensive Drug Should Be Used in Most Major Surgeries to Prevent Blood Transfusion
• Women Hit Harder By Sleep Apnea Than Men, Study Finds
• Once-Daily GLP-1 Pill May Offer New Option for Weight Loss, Diabetes
• Protecting Hospital Patients From the Dangers of Bushfire Smoke
• Celebrating Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University Graduates

June 9 2026

• Mayo Clinic Maps Hidden Biology of Common Brain Tumors
• Study Finds Moderate Screen Time May Speed Recovery in Youth with Concussion
• When Global Warming Becomes Malnutrition: New Study Links Climate Change, Childhood Stunting and Local Inequality
• Study Finds Common Infection Does Not Increase Risk of Recurrent Preterm Birth
• Researchers Identify Hidden Inflammatory Patterns in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Paving Way for Personalized Treatment of Other Chronic Lung Conditions
• New Antibiotic Attacks Bacteria in Never-Before-Seen Way
• Machine Learning Model Improves Accuracy of Liquid Biopsy Results
• The Science of Seeing Inside Explosions
• Decade-Long Study Proves African Children Survive and Thrive on Hydroxyurea for Sickle Cell Anemia
• Disrupted Metabolism Linked to Heart Failure, UTSW Study Finds
• The National Cancer Institute Selects UChicago Medicine as a Lead Site for Clinical Trials
• Mayo Clinic Study Shows AI Can Help Clinicians Identify Brain Tumor Risks
• How Much Alcohol Is Actually Safe? A New Study Challenges Old Advice
• Air Pollution Might Contribute To Clogged Arteries, Heart Disease Risk
• Telehealth CBT Reduces Disability in IBD, in the June Issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology
• New Study Suggests No Major Adverse Outcomes With Early GLP-1 Exposure During Pregnancy
• Dreaming Under Anesthesia May Make Surgery Feel Less Scary, Study Finds
• Mapping Cancer's Hidden Protein Control System
• Feeding Babies Eggs Sooner May Cut Allergy Risk, Study Suggests
• NUTRITION 2026: The Leading Source for the Latest Science
• Could MRI Predict Kidney Disease Before It Develops? Award-Winning Study Suggests New Possibilities
• At A Tennessee Hospital, Nurse Stole Fentanyl And AI Missed It, State Records Say
• Oral Therapy Enables At-Home Treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• Engaging Local Middle Schoolers at Brain Education Day 2026
• Depression: The Hidden Toll of Parkinson's Disease
• Hydrogel Relieves Pain and Repairs Cartilage in Osteoarthritis
• Infections A ‘Major Health Hazard’ For People With Diabetes, Large Study Warns
• MAHA's Treatments For Autism: Camel's Milk, Stem Cell Injections — And Spelling Therapy
• Michigan's Medicaid Expansion Improved Both Health and Finances
• New Study Reveals How Extreme Heat Shapes Cancer Care Decisions
• Whole-Body Spatial Intelligence Beyond Weight-loss: nference Advances Cardiometabolism Moat for Precision Peptide Medicines and Healthy Longevity
• First-in-Human Clinical Trial Shows Promising Results for New Lassa Fever Vaccine
• New Research Links Even Low Alcohol Consumption to Cancer, Heart Disease, Premature Death: Results Not Included in Dietary Guidelines
• Paper Offers Roadmap for Pediatric Hospitals Considering Family Engagement in Research Program
• Key Protein Behind Chemotherapy Resistance in Colorectal Cancer Identified