New imaging technique detects subtle skin changes in scleroderma patients

by rss feed | Oct 15, 2026 | News Feeds

Scleroderma (systemic sclerosis) is a rare, chronic, autoimmune disease that causes the body to produce too much collagen, leading to the hardening and thickening of the skin and internal organs. Read Original...

Precise brain circuit targeting may improve depression treatment outcomes

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Stimulation of specific brain connections was associated with sustained improvement in people receiving deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treatment-resistant depression, Mount Sinai researchers reported. Read Original...

Epilepsy linked to higher risk of young-onset dementia

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People with epilepsy may be more likely to develop young-onset dementia than people without epilepsy, according to a study published October 14, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Read Original...

Losing weight is one thing. Keeping your muscle is another, experts say

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The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) position stand concludes that sustained calorie restriction drives weight loss, while adequate protein intake and resistance training help preserve lean mass. Reviewing intermittent fasting, ketogenic diets, and...

Does the type of hand sanitizer matter? A study involving 568 people suggests it might

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In a 72-day randomized trial involving 568 participants in Japan, an experimental hand sanitizer containing ethanol, benzalkonium chloride, and lactic acid was associated with a 40% lower cumulative incidence of upper respiratory symptoms than a commercial...