September 4, 2025

A smart sensor for muscles and tissues provide real-time insights

September 4, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / smart sensor

by Ken Kingery, Duke University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Professor Xiaoyue Ni flexes her arm while wearing a prototype of the new tissue stiffness sensor. The device could underpin a wide array of medical applications such as the monitoring of wound healing, chronic conditions like skin cancer, fluid management during resuscitation efforts and […]

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Research reveals insights into the link between menopause and cardiovascular health

September 4, 2025 / Cardiovascular health, Research update / InnovateMed Author / menopause

by Arizona State University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: AI-generated image Deep in the Bolivian Amazon exists a forager-horticultural community called the Tsimane. Researchers look to them for insights on how the human body functioned prior to modern technologies, as their lifestyles remain the closest to that of our ancestors. Oftentimes, researchers find how

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Weight-loss drug semaglutide shown to reduce cocaine use in rats

September 4, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / Weight loss

by European College of Neuropsychopharmacology edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Scientists have found that the diabetes/weight loss drug semaglutide, sold commercially under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy, significantly reduces cocaine-seeking behavior in rats. This work needs to be confirmed in humans, but it suggests that semaglutide is a candidate

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Study shows how smoking drives pancreatic cancer

September 4, 2025 / Cancer, Research update / InnovateMed Author / pancreatic cancer

by University of Michigan edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan IL-22 producing cells are present only after exposure to chemical carcinogen. Credit: Rogel Cancer Center A new study explains why smokers have a higher chance of developing pancreatic cancer and why they tend to have worse outcomes than nonsmokers. Researchers from the University of Michigan

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New treatment offers hope to end the pain of neuropathy for millions

September 4, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / neuropathy

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert, Northeastern University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Ganesh Thakur’s lab aims to harness the body’s pain control systems to reduce pain of neuropathy. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University For people suffering from the burning, tingling and shooting pain of neuropathy, current treatments are limited and often fail to bring lasting relief.

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Not getting enough iodine? Pediatric endocrinologist reveals why iodine deficiency is on the rise

September 4, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / iodine deficiency

by Jonathan Garris, Brown University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Doctors and researchers are puzzled by a recent rise in what might seem like an antiquated problem: iodine deficiency. Iodine, a trace element that helps regulate metabolism and produce vital hormones, is essential for many aspects of human development, especially in

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How to tell if you have a food allergy or intolerance

September 4, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / allergy

by Tufts University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Marta Branco from Pexels If you’ve ever had an adverse reaction to something you’ve eaten or experience ongoing digestive issues, you may wonder if you have a food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity. Though these terms are often used interchangeably, the differences between them are significant. Food

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Molecule shows promise for MASH, endometriosis and other chronic diseases

September 4, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / endometriosis

by Isabella Backman, Yale University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Proposed model. Credit: Journal of Clinical Investigation (2025). DOI: 10.1172/JCI194879 Macrophages are the first line of defense of the immune system, helping fight infections and keeping tissues healthy. But in the context of some chronic diseases, these immune cells undergo changes and become pathogenic, helping drive disease

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Everything Patients Need to Know About Aging on GLP-1s

September 4, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / GLP 1

Sara Novak September 03, 2025 Eight percent of US adults older than 65 years have taken a GLP-1 agonist either to lose weight or to treat comorbidities like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Older adults are drawn to the medications because of the many antiaging benefits — some medical experts have even called them a veritable

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How does anesthesia work? Experts still have questions.

September 4, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / anesthesia

From ether to modern drugs, anesthesia is full of secrets. RJ Mackenzie Published Sep 3, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Anesthesia keeps patients safely unconscious during surgery—though researchers are still learning exactly how it works. Image: Halfpoint Images / Getty Images Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Email address

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