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With the medical category, you can access reliable and scientific content about health, diseases, treatment methods and medical developments. In this category, you can find a wide range of content from the latest discoveries of modern medicine to traditional treatment methods, from expert opinions to evidence-based medical research.
Cancer Vaccines Enter Massive Clinical Push at NIH
The National Institutes of Health and private researchers are preparing a clinical push to accelerate cancer vaccines that train the immune system against tumors.
Helminth Proteins Inspire New Therapies for Immune Diseases
Researchers investigate how molecules secreted by parasitic worms could inspire new therapies for autoimmune diseases and chronic inflammatory disorders.
Kagan and Soai Win Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Mirror Molecules
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai for their breakthrough discoveries in asymmetric organic synthesis and mirror-image molecules.
Russian Officials Report No Emergency in Siberian Plague Lab
Russian health authorities reported no wider emergency after a researcher died from pneumonic plague at a Siberian laboratory, while global biosafety experts call for transparent reporting.
Why Zombie Cells Accumulate and Linger in Old Organs
Researchers found that declining chaperone-mediated autophagy allows senescent zombie cells to evade immune clearance by macrophages as bodies grow older.
Can Tumor Markers for Breast Cancer Predict Chemotherapy Need?
Secondary analyses from the CompassHER2-pCR trial reveal how tumor markers identify HER2-positive breast cancer patients who respond to less chemotherapy.
Social Listening Reshapes Communication in Health Crises
During a health crisis, broadcasting information is rarely enough. Research into COVID-19 response teams in South Africa demonstrates how circular social listening uncovers community doubts, tracks persistent misinformation, and improves emergency communication.
Karolinska Institutet Awards Optogenetics Nobel Prize
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine honors Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for pioneering optogenetics to control brain cells with light.
How Brainstem Breathing Neurons Trigger High Blood Pressure
Researchers in Brazil and New Zealand found that brainstem breathing neurons can constrict blood vessels and trigger neurogenic hypertension. The finding helps explain uncontrolled blood pressure and suggests neck sensors as a drug target.
Adelaide Scientists Trace Fetal DNA to Improve Prenatal Tests
A review led by Adelaide University researchers highlights how understanding fetal DNA packaging in maternal blood could reduce false alarms in prenatal tests.