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Study Makes Economic Case for Teen Weight-Loss Surgery

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 EST

Metabolic and bariatric surgery for teens with severe obesity was found to be cost-effective over 10 years, according to the new analysis from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago published in JAMA Network Open.

Immune Activation May Determine Success of Dual-Target CAR T Therapy in Glioblastoma

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 EST

Dual-target CAR T cell therapy for recurrent glioblastoma (GBM), delivered directly into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), triggers a broad immune response, with natural killer (NK) cell activation linked to better patient outcomes and longer overall survival. CSF of individuals who did not respond to the therapy exhibited a higher proportion of activated regulatory T cells (Tregs) and high baseline levels of immunosuppressive scavenger myeloid cells, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine and Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania, published today in Cell.

IU Collaboration to Use AI in Identifying Possible Drug Targets for Alzheimer's Patients

Indiana University — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:50:44 EST

The IU School of Medicine and the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering will attempt to find new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

Expert on New World Screwworm Population Growth, Infection, Pets, and More

University of Notre Dame — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:50:38 EST

Researchers Use NASA Satellite Mission to Reveal Hidden Transitions Between Rivers and Lakes

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:35:05 EST

Using data from NASA's SWOT satellite mission, Illinois researchers helped introduce a new framework for understanding how rivers and lakes interact as connected systems. The study provides the first direct observations of these dynamic transition zones, opening new possibilities for studying water management, ecosystems, and sediment transport around the world.

Flipping the Quantum Switch

Brookhaven National Laboratory — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:30:55 EST

What would it take to instantly transform a material from an electrical insulator into a conductive state without ever touching it? Using ultrafast laser pulses and powerful X-rays, scientists at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) -- a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science user facility at DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory -- developed a methodology to generate "hidden" phases and understand why they work.

NASA's Chandra Finds Unexpected Fireworks in Aftermath of Stellar Explosions

Chandra X-ray Observatory — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:05:41 EST

The aftermath of a stellar explosion should be a slowly fading cloud of hot gas. So when astronomers pointed NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory at the nearby galaxy M83, the last thing they expected to find was a population of supernova remnants appearing to dramatically change in brightness.

Obesity Rewrites Global Heart Disease Trends, Driving Rising Deaths In Midlife And Developing Nations

Endocrine Society — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 EST

Researchers warn that obesity is reshaping the global cardiovascular disease crisis, with heart disease now peaking in people aged 50-54. A study presented at ENDO 2026 reveals alarming trends, particularly in South Asia, projecting over 1.37 million premature cardiovascular deaths attributed to obe

Clinical Trials Suggest GLP-1s May Improve Fertility in Men with Obesity

Endocrine Society — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 EST

GLP 1s do not harm male hormones or fertility after long-term use, according to a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill. In fact, the research team found GLP-1s may improve testosterone levels and sperm quality in men with obesity related low testosterone, while also addressing the underlying effects of obesity.

Long Naps May Increase the Risk of Chronic Liver Disease in People with Diabetes

Endocrine Society — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 EST

People with type 2 diabetes who nap longer than 30 minutes every day, regardless of their sleep patterns at night, increase their risk of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), according to a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

Which GLP-1 Medication Is Most Effective for Weight Loss?

University of Georgia — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:45:06 EST

GLP-1 medications are marketed to help you lose weight, but one may be better at it than the rest, according to a new meta-analysis from the University of Georgia.

Penn Health Economist Named MedPAC Chair

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:40:40 EST

Amol Navathe takes the helm as chair of MedPAC, which advises Congress on Medicare policy affecting millions of Americans.

Scientist.com to Host Expert Webinar on New Approach Methodologies for Drug Discovery and Development

Scientist.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:15:50 EST

Scientist.com, the life science industry's leading AI-enabled research orchestration platform and digital marketplace, today announced an upcoming expert webinar, "New Approach Methodologies (NAMs): Key Considerations and Applications," taking place Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PT.

cliexa and OpiSafe Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive AI-Powered Opioid Stewardship and Behavioral Health Platform

cliexa, Inc. — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:10:33 EST

cliexa, an AI-powered clinical intelligence company, and OpiSafe, a leader in opioid prescribing, monitoring, and stewardship technologies, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver a next-generation behavioral health medication management platform designed for health systems, payers, government agencies, and provider organizations.

Think You'd Never Eat Bugs? Research Says You Might--and You May Even Like It

American Psychological Association (APA) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:00 EST

People who are hesitant to try insect-based foods may enjoy the experience more than they expect - and can become more open to expanding their diets in the future, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Well-Timed Nudges Help Care Providers to Honor the Wishes of Patients with Cancer According to JNCCN Study

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:00 EST

New research in JNCCN--Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that small, targeted prompts delivered to cancer patients and providers at the right moment can significantly increase the number of serious illness conversations that take place.

Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (CSII) Selected as Thailand's Sole Representative in the Future Universities Alliance's Inaugural Innovation Sandbox

Chulalongkorn University — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:55:07 EST

Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (CSII) has been selected as the only institution from Thailand for the Future Universities Alliance's inaugural Innovation Sandbox, a 12-month global peer-learning program incubated at Duke University to share breakthrough educational models and drive real change in higher education worldwide.

New Study Suggests Novel EHR-Based Marker Can Identify At-Risk Transplant Patients and Reduce Organ Rejection

Mount Sinai Health System — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:45:59 EST

A new multicenter study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai suggests that a novel electronic health record-based marker can help clinicians identify transplant patients at high risk for organ rejection due to not taking their medications as prescribed--and intervene before the rejection happens.

Pixels Preserve World's Most Endangered Marine Mammal, the Vaquita

Florida Atlantic University — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:30:27 EST

How do you preserve one of the world's rarest animals when so few remain? Researchers created an unprecedented 3D digital archive of the vaquita -- the world's most endangered marine mammal. Using advanced CT and micro-CT imaging, the team captured the skeleton of a female porpoise collected in 1966, in extraordinary detail, from its overall anatomy to microscopic bone structures. Freely available online, the models provide a lasting resource for research, education and conservation, ensuring this critically endangered species on the verge of extinction can be studied for generations to come.

دراسة تكشف عن استراتيجية علاج مناعي واعدة للمرحلة المبكرة من سرطان البروستاتا

Mayo Clinic — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:50 EST

أظهرت دراسة متعددة المراكز قادتها مايو كلينك ونُشرت في Cell Reports Medicine أن الجمع بين الجيل التالي من العلاج المناعي مع العلاج الهرموني القياسي قبل الخضوع للجراحة قد يساعد على تخطي عقبة منيعة في علاج سرطان البروستاتا في مرحلته المبكرة.

Can't Pay Attention? Binghamton Sociologist Explores the Structural Forces Behind Brain Rot

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:55:11 EST

Chemists Achieve Breakthrough: Editing Molecules Instead of Rebuilding Them

University of Vienna — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:20:06 EST

For more than a hundred years, chemists have been building complex molecules step by step--bond by bond, atom by atom. But what if, instead of painstakingly reassembling molecules, they could be directly "rewritten"? This is exactly what a research team led by organic chemist Nuno Maulide from the University of Vienna has now achieved.

Dr. Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg Installed as President of American Academy of Sleep Medicine

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:26 EST

Today, Dr. Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg became president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors.

Australia Must Tackle Unemployment to Reduce Suicide Rates

Adelaide University — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:21 EST

More than 3000 Australians die by suicide each year, yet one of the strongest known drivers of suicide risk - unemployment - remains largely overlooked in Australia's suicide prevention programs.

Turning Natural Hydrogels Into Smart Sensors

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:45:08 EST

Natural biomass hydrogels are emerging as promising building blocks for intelligent sensors because they combine softness, water-rich structures, tunable networks, and abundant functional groups.

Newswise: Latest News

Study Makes Economic Case for Teen Weight-Loss Surgery

Immune Activation May Determine Success of Dual-Target CAR T Therapy in Glioblastoma

IU Collaboration to Use AI in Identifying Possible Drug Targets for Alzheimer's Patients

Expert on New World Screwworm Population Growth, Infection, Pets, and More

Researchers Use NASA Satellite Mission to Reveal Hidden Transitions Between Rivers and Lakes

Flipping the Quantum Switch

NASA's Chandra Finds Unexpected Fireworks in Aftermath of Stellar Explosions

Obesity Rewrites Global Heart Disease Trends, Driving Rising Deaths In Midlife And Developing Nations

Clinical Trials Suggest GLP-1s May Improve Fertility in Men with Obesity

Long Naps May Increase the Risk of Chronic Liver Disease in People with Diabetes

Which GLP-1 Medication Is Most Effective for Weight Loss?

Penn Health Economist Named MedPAC Chair

Scientist.com to Host Expert Webinar on New Approach Methodologies for Drug Discovery and Development

cliexa and OpiSafe Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive AI-Powered Opioid Stewardship and Behavioral Health Platform

Think You'd Never Eat Bugs? Research Says You Might--and You May Even Like It

Well-Timed Nudges Help Care Providers to Honor the Wishes of Patients with Cancer According to JNCCN Study

Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (CSII) Selected as Thailand's Sole Representative in the Future Universities Alliance's Inaugural Innovation Sandbox

New Study Suggests Novel EHR-Based Marker Can Identify At-Risk Transplant Patients and Reduce Organ Rejection

Pixels Preserve World's Most Endangered Marine Mammal, the Vaquita

دراسة تكشف عن استراتيجية علاج مناعي واعدة للمرحلة المبكرة من سرطان البروستاتا

Can't Pay Attention? Binghamton Sociologist Explores the Structural Forces Behind Brain Rot

Chemists Achieve Breakthrough: Editing Molecules Instead of Rebuilding Them

Dr. Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg Installed as President of American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Australia Must Tackle Unemployment to Reduce Suicide Rates

Turning Natural Hydrogels Into Smart Sensors

Think You'd Never Eat Bugs? Research Says You Might--and You May Even Like It