December 29, 2025

Researchers turn cancer resistance mutations into targets for new immunotherapies

December 29, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / immunotherapy

by Weizmann Institute of Science edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain One of the most challenging moments in cancer treatment comes when a therapy stops working. In many metastatic cancers, drugs that are initially effective lose their potency over time, as malignant cells acquire mutations that enable them to survive […]

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Ditch the antibacterial soap this cold and flu season

December 29, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / flu

You still need to wash your hands with soap and warm water though. Alisha McDarris Published Dec 23, 2025 10:00 AM EST You still need to wash thoroughly with soap and water. Image: Getty Images Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Email addressSign up Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The

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New sprayable powder forms instant gel barrier to stop severe bleeding in seconds

December 29, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / severe bleeding

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The leading cause of death due to injuries in war is excessive bleeding. A KAIST research team, in which an Army Major participated, has tackled this issue head-on. By developing a next-generation powder-type hemostatic

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Power naps: How to perfect the short snooze to beat the midday slump

December 29, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / power naps

by Friederike Ostermeyer edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain You might take one after your early shift, during your lunch break while working from home, or at the weekend. Many people swear by afternoon naps. What are their benefits and how can you get the most out of daytime

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Oral bacterium tied to disability severity in multiple sclerosis

December 29, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / multiple sclerosis

by Hiroshima University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders through chronic inflammation. However, its role in multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, has been unclear. A research team has

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Machine learning identifies statin and phenothiazine combo for neuroblastoma treatment

December 29, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / neuroblastoma

by Erika Svantesson, Lund University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes Credit: EMBO Molecular Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s44321-025-00349-6 Using machine learning and a large volume of data on genes and existing drugs, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified a combination of statins and phenothiazines that is particularly promising in the treatment of the aggressive

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Popcorn Lung’: Connecting the Dots to a Historically Difficult Diagnosis

December 29, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / popcorn lung

Joe Darrah June 18, 2025 Among the many things that the Industrial Revolution gave rise to was the potential for more rapid spread of public health crises. Communicable diseases such as cholera, typhus, and tuberculosis all spiked during this era due to urbanized living, increased mass communication, and still-evolving sanitation safety measures. The early 20th

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MOLECULAR DIFFERENCE IN BRAINS OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM

December 29, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / autism

DECEMBER 23RD, 2025 POSTED BY YALE (Credit: Getty Images) SHARE THIS ARTICLE Facebook Twitter Reddit Email You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. TAGS AUTISM BRAINS UNIVERSITY YALE UNIVERSITY Scientists have discovered a molecular difference in the brains of autistic people compared to their neurotypical counterparts. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition

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Researchers create world’s smallest programmable, autonomous robots

December 29, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / robots

by Ian Scheffler, University of Pennsylvania edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes Credit: Marc Miskin, University of Pennsylvania Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan have created the world’s smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots: microscopic swimming machines that can independently sense and respond to their surroundings, operate for months and cost

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Breaking Through the Stigma as Access Expands to GLP-1s

December 29, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / GLP 1

Julie Peck December 19, 2025 As GLP-1 receptor agonists move into wider use for diabetes and weight management, many primary care clinicians are discovering that prescribing the medication is only half the challenge. The other half lies in the conversation. The number of scripts for GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have surged. There

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