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  • Prediabetes leaves lasting fat tissue changes after bariatric surgery
    on April 22, 2026 at 5:05 am

    Prediabetes may leave a lasting molecular "footprint" on adipose (fat) tissue which appears to make maintaining weight loss after bariatric surgery more difficult, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May).

  • AI improves imaging pathology and treatment decisions in breast cancer
    on April 21, 2026 at 2:29 am

    Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with over 2.3 million new cases diagnosed each year. Traditional diagnostic methods rely heavily on human judgment, which can lead to inconsistent outcomes.

  • AGA update calls for better surveillance of hepatocellular carcinoma
    on April 17, 2026 at 9:41 pm

    A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) urges stronger prevention efforts and better early-detection tools for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the leading cause of cancer-related death in patients with cirrhosis, and the third most common cause of cancer-related death worldwide.

  • ACP recommends biennial mammography for women aged 50 to 74
    on April 17, 2026 at 9:01 pm

    New guidance from the American College of Physicians (ACP) says all asymptomatic, average-risk females ages 50 to 74 should receive biennial screening mammography for breast cancer.

  • New findings explain why eccentric training prevents common sprinting injuries
    on April 16, 2026 at 12:14 pm

    Hamstring injuries are among the most common injuries in sports, particularly in activities involving sprinting and rapid acceleration. They account for roughly 10 % of injuries in field-based sports and often result in significant time away from competition. Despite their frequency, the mechanisms underlying the effectiveness of certain training programs in preventing these injuries remain poorly understood.