Artery scans detect “silent atherosclerosis” in 1 in 13 adults under 30

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Researchers studying 16,808 adults aged 18 to 70 found that silent atherosclerosis was detectable in early adulthood, with plaque present in 57.1% of those who completed imaging across three arterial territories. Plaque prevalence and burden were higher in older age...

The gap between male and female runners is shrinking. What’s driving it?

by rss feed | Nov 10, 2026 | News Feeds

A study of 13,094 performances by 3,611 elite runners across 11 running disciplines found that the performance gap between women and men narrowed from 13.2% in 2001 to 11.9% in 2025. Women improved approximately twice as much as men, with the greatest relative gains...

Video-assisted informed consent shortens face-to-face cancer surgery consultations

by rss feed | Nov 10, 2026 | News Feeds

For patients undergoing gastric cancer surgery, informed consent (IC) can involve extensive information about surgical methods, complications, risks, benefits, and life after treatment. Read Original...

Targeting brain cleaning gene could help treat or prevent Alzheimer’s

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A gene responsible for compacting trash inside the brain appears to be a key player in Alzheimer's disease, and doctors may be able to target it to better treat or help prevent the devastating condition, new UVA Health research suggests. Read Original...

New patient-centered initiative aims to accelerate pediatric AML research and treatments

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Blood Cancer United today announced the launch of Dare to Dream REALworld: AML, a patient-centered initiative co-founded with Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research. Read Original...