Medical ResearchFeb 20, 2026
The NIH Just Redefined What Counts as a Clinical Trial—Here's Why It Matters for Research
The NIH reclassified basic science studies involving humans, removing them from clinical trial requirements.
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Medical ResearchFeb 20, 2026
A Historic VA-NIH Partnership Is Finally Hunting for Answers to Gulf War Illness
A groundbreaking collaboration between the VA and NIH is launching Project IN-DEPTH to understand why up to one-third of 700,000 Gulf War veterans remain sick...
Medical ResearchFeb 18, 2026
A New Implant Could Transform Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment—Without Drugs
A vagus nerve implant safely reduced joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis patients who failed medication.
Medical ResearchFeb 16, 2026
Why Brain Health Researchers Are Struggling to Compare Test Results Across Studies—And How They're Fixing It
Scientists are harmonizing neuropsychological test data across multiple studies to unlock insights that individual trials can't reveal alone.
Medical ResearchFeb 13, 2026
How AI and Precision Medicine Are Reshaping Clinical Trials in 2026
A major new report reveals AI is transforming how researchers identify the right patients for trials and predict treatment success.
Medical ResearchFeb 13, 2026
AI Just Got Better at Spotting Early Alzheimer's—Here's Why That Matters for Millions
A new AI method dramatically improves how doctors detect amyloid buildup in the brain, catching early Alzheimer's changes that standard scans miss.
Medical ResearchFeb 11, 2026
The Pregnancy Drug Gap: Why Doctors and Pregnant Patients Are Making Decisions in the Dark
Over 90% of pregnant people take medications, yet fewer than 1% of clinical trials include them—leaving doctors and patients with decades-old or indirect evidence.
Medical ResearchFeb 8, 2026
Beyond Birth Control Pills: How Researchers Are Redesigning PCOS Treatment From the Ground Up
New precision medicine approaches target the root causes of PCOS instead of just masking symptoms—and they could transform treatment for millions of women.
Medical ResearchFeb 5, 2026
Your Doctor's Toolkit Is About to Get a Major Upgrade—Here's What's Coming in 2026
From AI that outperforms cardiologists to personalized gene therapies, seven groundbreaking medical innovations are set to transform healthcare in 2026.
Medical ResearchFeb 4, 2026
The Invisible Engine Behind Cancer Breakthroughs: Why Data Systems Matter as Much as New Drugs
Behind every cancer breakthrough lies a hidden infrastructure of data systems and trial coordination that transforms lab discoveries into patient treatments.
Medical ResearchFeb 2, 2026
Cancer Drugs Are Getting Smarter: How New Clinical Trials Are Tripling Response Rates
New cancer treatments are showing remarkable results, with some therapies tripling response rates compared to standard care in late-stage trials.
Medical ResearchFeb 2, 2026
The NIH Just Made a Major Move for Disability Health Research—Here's Why It Matters
The National Institutes of Health announced its first-ever strategic plan for disability health research, marking a watershed moment for a population historically overlooked by federal science funding.
Medical ResearchJan 30, 2026
NIH Shifts Away From Fetal Tissue Research—Here's What That Means for Medical Breakthroughs
The NIH is ending federal funding for research using human fetal tissue, betting on newer lab technologies to drive medical discoveries instead.
Medical ResearchJan 30, 2026
How Better Research Methods Are Changing What We Know About Medicine
New research techniques are revolutionizing medical studies, making findings more reliable and helping doctors make better treatment decisions.
Medical ResearchJan 29, 2026
How One Scientist's 60-Year Career Changed Sickle Cell Treatment Forever
Dr. Alan Schechter's groundbreaking research at NIH led to hydroxyurea becoming a life-changing treatment for sickle cell patients worldwide.
Medical ResearchJan 27, 2026
Parkinson's Disease Research Is About to Get Exciting: 4 Clinical Trials That Could Change Treatment
Four groundbreaking Parkinson's trials launching in 2026 could revolutionize treatment—from gene therapy to brain-penetrating drugs.
Medical ResearchJan 25, 2026
Why Medical Breakthroughs Often Never Reach Patients—And How That's Changing
Despite billions in research funding, only 14% of medical discoveries ever reach patients—but translational medicine is changing that.
Medical ResearchJan 23, 2026
Cancer Breakthroughs in 2026: What These 10 Advances Mean for Patients
From personalized cancer vaccines to AI-powered treatment tools, ten major breakthroughs are transforming how we fight cancer in 2026.
Medical ResearchJan 20, 2026
How America's Medical Research System Could Get a Major Makeover—And Why It Matters
New bipartisan legislation aims to transform NIH funding with a startup-style approach, potentially unlocking hundreds of millions for high-risk medical breakthroughs.
Medical ResearchJan 20, 2026
Only 7% of Cancer Patients Join Clinical Trials—New AI Tool Could Change That
Mount Sinai's new AI platform automatically matches cancer patients to clinical trials, potentially breaking down barriers that keep 93% of patients out.
Medical ResearchJan 20, 2026
Medical Research Gets a Second Chance: How Hundreds of Stalled Studies Are Moving Forward
After legal pressure, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is approving hundreds of grant applications it previously rejected or shelved, potentially unlocking billions in funding for critical health research.
Medical ResearchJan 20, 2026
Big Medical Breakthroughs Are Coming in 2026—Here's What Could Change Your Health
From revolutionary mRNA vaccines to needle-free patches, 2026 promises game-changing medical advances that could transform how we prevent and treat diseases.
Medical ResearchJan 20, 2026
A New Weight-Loss Drug Could Beat the Current Bestseller—Here's What 2026 Will Reveal
Eli Lilly's breakthrough obesity drugs have made it the first pharmaceutical company to hit $1 trillion in market value, with even more powerful treatments in development.
Medical ResearchJan 18, 2026
How Scientists Are Building Tiny Brain Models to Crack Neurodegenerative Diseases
Lab-grown brain organoids are revolutionizing how researchers study Alzheimer's, ALS, and other brain diseases by mimicking human brain tissue.
Medical ResearchJan 18, 2026
An HIV Vaccine Trial Almost Didn't Happen—Here's Why It Matters
A groundbreaking HIV vaccine trial nearly ended before it started, but last-minute intervention saved what could be a game-changing medical breakthrough.
Medical ResearchJan 18, 2026
Lab-Grown Brain Tissue Is Revolutionizing How Scientists Study Deadly Neurological Diseases
Australian researchers developed antibodies that recognize a sugar found only on bacteria, successfully clearing deadly infections in mice.
Medical ResearchJan 14, 2026
Scientists Discover Why a Common Bacteria Stops Wounds From Healing—And How to Fix It
Researchers reveal how bacteria hijack viral weapons to target human cells, opening new paths for targeted drug delivery.
Medical ResearchJan 13, 2026
The UK Just Made It Faster to Test New Medicines—Here's Why That Matters for You
New UK rules will cut clinical trial approval times to just 14 days for early-stage studies, potentially getting breakthrough treatments to patients faster.
Medical ResearchJan 12, 2026
Your Body Could Soon Be Its Own Medicine Factory: How New Gene Therapies Are Changing Treatment
Scientists are developing treatments that turn your body into its own pharmaceutical factory, eliminating costly lab procedures.
Medical ResearchJan 12, 2026
The Weight-Loss Drug Revolution Is Here—But Not Everyone Can Get It
New obesity drugs like Mounjaro show remarkable results, but strict NHS rules and high costs are creating a two-tier system where wealth determines access.
Medical ResearchJan 8, 2026
Your Sleep Data Could Predict 100+ Diseases Years Before They Strike
Stanford researchers created an AI model that analyzes one night's sleep to predict over 100 health conditions with up to 89% accuracy.
Medical ResearchJan 7, 2026
Scientists Crack the Code: How Thousands of Genes Work Together to Cause Disease
New genomic mapping reveals how entire networks of genes collaborate to drive complex diseases, bridging the gap between genetic clues and treatments.
Medical ResearchJan 7, 2026
2026 Could Be a Breakthrough Year for Medicine—Here's What to Watch
From personalized gene therapies to AI-powered diagnostics, 2026 promises major medical advances that could transform how we treat cancer, heart disease, and more.
Medical ResearchJan 3, 2026
Want to Live a Decade Longer Without Disease? Harvard Study Reveals the Five Habits That Matter Most
Harvard researchers tracked 100,000+ people for decades and found five simple habits can add nearly 10 disease-free years to your life.
Medical ResearchJan 3, 2026
How Medical Breakthroughs Have Quietly Transformed Our Lives—And What's Coming Next
From the first non-opioid surgical painkiller in decades to treatments that slash cholesterol by 94%, 2025's medical breakthroughs are changing lives right now.
Medical ResearchJan 3, 2026
Why Some Head and Neck Cancer Patients Don't Respond to Immunotherapy—And What Bacteria Have to Do With It
Cleveland Clinic researchers discovered bacteria in tumors block immune response, explaining why immunotherapy fails for many cancer patients.
Medical ResearchJan 3, 2026
A Shingles Shot May Lower Your Dementia Risk—Here's What the Latest Research Shows
A groundbreaking study in Wales found people who got the shingles vaccine were 20% less likely to develop dementia over seven years.
Medical ResearchJan 3, 2026
Five Medical Breakthroughs in 2025 That Could Change How We Treat Disease
From slowing Huntington's disease by 75% to the first successful bladder transplant, 2025 delivered game-changing medical advances.
Medical ResearchDec 28, 2025
2025's Game-Changing Health Discoveries: From Dementia Prevention to Male Birth Control
Scientists made breakthrough discoveries in 2025, from shingles vaccines reducing dementia risk by 20% to the first male birth control pill passing safety trials.
Medical ResearchDec 25, 2025
2025's Game-Changing Medical Breakthroughs: From Hot Flash Relief to Allergy Innovation
Scientists delivered remarkable wins in 2025 despite budget cuts, creating needle-free allergy treatments and custom gene therapies.
Medical ResearchDec 23, 2025
A New Hope for ALS: Drug Shows Rare Ability to Slow—and Even Improve—Symptoms
FDA approves tofersen, the first drug to stabilize ALS progression and improve muscle function in patients with a specific genetic form.