{"@attributes":{"version":"2.0"},"channel":{"title":"Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/","language":"en-us","description":"Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine.","item":[{"title":"Therapy may be judged by the wrong standards, argues new analysis","description":"Psychological therapies may be evaluated using research methods designed for drugs rather than talking treatments\u2014potentially limiting patient choice and shaping mental health services in the wrong way\u2014according to a new academic analysis from The University of Manchester.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-therapy-wrong-standards-analysis.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:01 EDT","guid":"news699881400"},{"title":"Fungus threatens food and human health, researchers argue","description":"A looming public health crisis may be spreading from Britain's fields to its hospitals, experts\u2014which include University of Manchester scientists\u2014have warned\u2014with common farm chemicals potentially fueling deadly infections.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-fungus-threatens-food-human-health.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:40:01 EDT","guid":"news699882770"},{"title":"New PET tracer identifies DVT in legs and lungs","description":"A novel PET radiotracer can accurately detect deep vein thrombosis in the legs and reveal whether clots have migrated to the lungs. By enabling whole-body imaging of blood clots in a single scan, the approach may support faster and more efficient diagnosis\u2014particularly for patients who also require evaluation for potentially life-threatening pulmonary embolism. This research was presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) 2026 Annual Meeting, and the collection of images showcasing the visualization of blood clots in the legs and in the lungs has been selected as the 2026 SNMMI Henry N. 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This is according to a major study published today in Diabetes and presented at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions conference in New Orleans.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-infections-major-health-hazard-people.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:50:01 EDT","guid":"news699884075"},{"title":"Drug nearly doubles survival in advanced pancreatic cancer\u2014how daraxonrasib overcame an 'undruggable' disease","description":"For a long time, the likelihood of surviving pancreatic cancer has been extremely low. For patients who were diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer between 2015 and 2021, about 97% died within five years of their diagnosis.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-drug-survival-advanced-pancreatic-cancer.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:01 EDT","guid":"news699706917"},{"title":"Researchers develop world's first AI for objective pain assessment","description":"A research team has developed technology that uses artificial intelligence to analyze electroencephalogram signals triggered by thermal stimuli and objectively classify pain intensity. The study is published in IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-world-ai-pain.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:00:01 EDT","guid":"news699547574"},{"title":"Some tumors eliminate healthy neighboring cells to grow, study reveals","description":"Chromosomal instability is a common feature in many solid tumors and is associated with greater aggressiveness. For years, its main contribution to cancer was thought to be driving the evolution of tumor genomes, causing cells to gain chromosomes with growth-promoting genes or lose chromosomes with tumor-suppressor genes.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-tumors-healthy-neighboring-cells-reveals.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:20:01 EDT","guid":"news699875179"},{"title":"First leishmaniasis vaccine enters phase one trial as disease spreads to US","description":"A phase 1 clinical trial testing the safety of a leishmaniasis vaccine is set to begin in the coming months\u2014the first vaccine created to protect against the disfiguring skin disease common in tropical regions of the world and gaining ground in the United States.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-leishmaniasis-vaccine-phase-trial-disease.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:04 EDT","guid":"news699978389"},{"title":"Integrated care may cut ER visits and hospital stays for adults with developmental disabilities","description":"University of Cincinnati and Ohio State University researchers have found that adults with developmental disabilities who have integrated care were less likely to go to the emergency room or be hospitalized than those who did not.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-er-hospital-stays-adults-developmental.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:01 EDT","guid":"news699978147"},{"title":"Common arthritis drugs reduce systemic Sj\u00f6gren's disease activity in 24 weeks","description":"A combination of two widely available anti-rheumatic drugs offers the first effective and affordable treatment for patients with Sj\u00f6gren's disease with systemic disease activity, according to new results from a clinical trial coordinated by UMC Utrecht. The study showed that treatment with leflunomide and hydroxychloroquine reduced disease activity in patients with moderate-to-severe disease while maintaining a favorable safety profile.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-common-arthritis-drugs-sjgren-disease.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:40:03 EDT","guid":"news699978269"},{"title":"Newborn balance testing could flag hidden vestibular problems alongside hearing loss","description":"A new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet shows that the balance system can be assessed during the first months of life. Using new, child-friendly methods, health care services can detect vestibular dysfunction in children with hearing impairment at an earlier stage and offer targeted habilitation.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-newborn-flag-hidden-vestibular-problems.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:30:01 EDT","guid":"news699873064"},{"title":"Researchers discover way to inhibit brain cancer's infiltration mechanism in glioblastoma","description":"A team of experimental oncology researchers at the University of Alberta is shedding light on how the deadly brain cancer glioblastoma spreads. In newly published research, they identify a potential treatment target to slow or even stop it. Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of cancer that affects 4 in 100,000 people, according to Brain Tumor Canada, with an average survival of 12 to 18 months.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-inhibit-brain-cancer-infiltration-mechanism.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:00:05 EDT","guid":"news699866873"},{"title":"Clarifying the interplay between host and gut microbiota in selenium metabolism","description":"Selenium (Se) is an essential trace mineral found in everyday dietary items, such as seafood, meat, and whole grains. Our bodies depend on it for many biological functions, from the synthesis of antioxidant enzymes to immune system regulation. However, Se is unusual among nutrients in that the quantity window between too little and too much is quite narrow. Se deficiency has been linked to weakened immunity, while excess intake can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. This makes understanding how the body absorbs, processes, and eliminates Se especially important.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-interplay-host-gut-microbiota-selenium.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:00:04 EDT","guid":"news699543790"},{"title":"GLP-1-based meds are linked to fewer heart events in adults with obesity, autoimmune disease","description":"Among adults with both obesity and an autoimmune disease, those taking a glucagon-like peptide-receptor 1 agonist (GLP-1RA) medication had lower rates of emergency department visits and were less likely to experience serious cardiac events, such as stroke, pulmonary embolism or death when compared to similar adults who were not taking these medications, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. This research was presented at the American Diabetes Association 2026 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-glp-based-meds-linked-heart.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:30:01 EDT","guid":"news699809701"},{"title":"Cohort makes data from more than 5,800 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 available to the scientific community","description":"The Biostatistics Unit at the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), in collaboration with researchers from several Catalan health care and research institutions, has published the DIVINE study database in Scientific Data. The journal specializes in publishing datasets and promotes the accessibility, proper documentation and reusability of these resources by the scientific community.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-cohort-patients-hospitalized-covid-scientific.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:20:01 EDT","guid":"news699874739"},{"title":"Can 'grip strength' exercises actually help you live longer?","description":"If you follow wellness channels on social media, you might've come across the claim that your grip strength\u2014or how firmly you can squeeze something with your hands\u2014can predict how long you will live.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-strength-longer.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:00:04 EDT","guid":"news699700600"},{"title":"New study highlights maternal-fetal TORCH infection risk","description":"The TORCH complex is a group of pathogens that can cause infections with mild or silent symptoms in an expecting mother, but in a developing fetus can lead to serious complications that include stillbirth, lifelong disability, or birth defects. Researchers from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, recently assessed long-term trends in TORCH infections in a region where reliable data have been lacking. TORCH includes pathogens that cause toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), herpes simplex virus and other infections.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-highlights-maternal-fetal-torch-infection.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:06 EDT","guid":"news699883458"},{"title":"Bile acid receptor emerges as sleep apnea target to curb artery plaque","description":"Studies in mice reveal a new target for potentially treating and preventing life-threatening cardiovascular complications in the millions of patients with sleep apnea worldwide. The study, presented at ASM Microbe 2026, showed how microbes modify bile to help protect mice from sleep apnea's heart and metabolic toll.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-bile-acid-receptor-emerges-apnea.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:05 EDT","guid":"news699885241"},{"title":"Food insecurity linked to gut microbiome changes in children","description":"Food insecurity may leave a measurable biological signature in the gut microbiome of children, according to new research presented at ASM Microbe 2026.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-food-insecurity-linked-gut-microbiome.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:01 EDT","guid":"news699885181"},{"title":"Autism may have two distinct subtypes based on brain connectivity patterns","description":"Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), commonly referred to as autism, is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in social interactions, communication, behavior and the processing of sensory stimuli. Notably, the experiences, aptitudes and needs of autistic people can vary significantly.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-autism-distinct-subtypes-based-brain.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:40:01 EDT","guid":"news699529113"},{"title":"Stroke patients split into three sedentary profiles during inpatient rehab, study finds","description":"Researchers at Kanazawa University and the Japanese Stroke & Physical Activity Multiple Center Research Team have identified distinct sedentary behavior patterns among patients with stroke undergoing inpatient rehabilitation.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-patients-sedentary-profiles-inpatient-rehab.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:30:01 EDT","guid":"news699872936"},{"title":"Antibody fragment prevents hemorrhages associated with new Alzheimer's treatments","description":"In 2025, the European Medicines Agency approved two antibodies for Alzheimer's disease: lecanemab (LeqembiTM, from Biogen) and donanemab (Kisunla, from Eli Lilly and Co.), both based on immunotherapy (the use of molecules from the immune system to treat diseases). These antibodies, obtained in the laboratory, act against the A\u03b2 peptide, a protein fragment that accumulates in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease. Elimination of this protein by the immune system helps slow the characteristic cognitive decline of the disease.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-antibody-fragment-hemorrhages-alzheimer-treatments.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:40:01 EDT","guid":"news699875268"},{"title":"Argentina expands hantavirus probe, sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza","description":"Argentina on Friday said it was expanding its investigation into the origins of the hantavirus outbreak that struck an Atlantic cruise ship last month, sending scientists to trap and test rats in the western province of Mendoza while lab results are pending from the southernmost city of Ushuaia.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-argentina-hantavirus-probe-teams-rats.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:20:02 EDT","guid":"news699949248"},{"title":"PET imaging links brain metabolism patterns to effectiveness of Alzheimer's disease treatment","description":"A specific pattern of brain metabolism visualized with PET imaging can predict which patients are most likely to benefit from Alzheimer's disease therapy. In a retrospective study of patients who received Alzheimer's treatments, those with the identified pattern experienced stabilized cognitive performance, while patients with other patterns had significant cognitive decline. This study was presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) 2026 Annual Meeting, where it received top recognition as the Abstract of the Year.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-pet-imaging-links-brain-metabolism.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:00:02 EDT","guid":"news699540201"},{"title":"Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures","description":"The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could grow to 20,000 cases or more, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated to slow the spread, according to a new analysis by U.S. health officials.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-ebola-outbreak-central-africa-cases.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:40:02 EDT","guid":"news699949215"},{"title":"First AI-designed 'universal vaccine' tested in humans: UK researchers","description":"A vaccine targeting a broad range of viruses that was designed using artificial intelligence had a \"modest\" effect on immune systems in a small, early trial, according to a new study.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-ai-universal-vaccine-humans-uk.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:28:24 EDT","guid":"news699949669"},{"title":"RFK Jr. seeks to peek at Americans' medical records for clues on autism and vaccines","description":"U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pursuing federal government access to most Americans' medical records, in a quest to research a link between vaccines and autism\u2014a connection the medical establishment studied for decades and flatly rejects.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-rfk-jr-peek-americans-medical.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:20:01 EDT","guid":"news699860049"},{"title":"Brain surgery for pituitary tumor helps Illinois mom have second baby","description":"A suburban Chicago woman who feared she might never have another child is now celebrating a growing family after brain surgery at Northwestern Medicine.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-brain-surgery-pituitary-tumor-illinois.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:40:02 EDT","guid":"news699881442"},{"title":"FDA approves first treatment for chronic hepatitis delta virus infection","description":"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Hepcludex (bulevirtide\u2010gmod) injection to treat chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in adults without cirrhosis or compensated cirrhosis. Approval of Hepcludex was granted to Gilead Sciences.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-fda-treatment-chronic-hepatitis-delta.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:20:01 EDT","guid":"news699860042"},{"title":"'We need to rethink what is safe when it comes to parental alcohol use,' say experts","description":"\"Every time you drink heavily, even if you do so infrequently, it can affect your role as a parent,\" says doctoral research fellow Barbara Carvalho. She led a comprehensive systematic review conducted by researchers at the University of Agder, in collaboration with Oxford Brookes University.","link":"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-06-rethink-safe-parental-alcohol-experts.html","category":{},"pubDate":"Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:40:01 EDT","guid":"news699860185"}]}}