January 8, 2026

Opinion: Modern diets clash with Stone Age physiology, fueling lifestyle diseases and discomfort

by Simona Ryser, University of Zurich edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The modern world offers an abundance of convenience foods. But our Stone Age physiology isn’t built for modern diets, which are taking their toll on our bodies. Expert in evolutionary medicine Nicole Bender has some tips on how […]

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Can a retinal implant reverse macular degeneration?

Age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss and blindness for Americans 65 and older, is a progressive disease affecting central vision. Over time, faces, book pages and anything directly in front of a person become obscured by blurry, dark or blind spots. Regenerative Patch Technologies LLC Now, a novel clinical trial offers hope

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OpenAI Grants ChatGPT Direct Access to Your Medical Records

OpenAI just unveiled ChatGPT Health, a private workspace where users can plug in their medical records and fitness apps. The AI won’t diagnose diseases or prescribe treatments, but it can answer health questions using your actual data instead of generic advice. ChatGPT logo on the smartphone screen – illustrative photo. Image credit: Mojahid Mottakin via Unsplash,

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Are peptide drugs the only answer to the hundred-billion-level weight loss market?

Sponsored Content by ACROBiosystemsReviewed by Aimee MolineuxJan 7 2026 In 2023, the global market for anti-obesity drugs reached US $ 6 billion. Goldman Sachs forecasts a more than 16-fold increase by 2030, reaching a total of $100 billion. Image Credit: ACROBiosystems Recently, the glucago*-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) has become a primary target in diabetes and obesity treatment because of its

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How to Safely Return to Exercise After Prolonged Physical Inactivity

By Vijay Kumar MalesuReviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Introduction Health risks of sedentary periods Evidence-based return-to-activity strategies Aerobic training Resistance training Flexibility and mobility Injury prevention evidence Special populations References Further reading After weeks or months of inactivity, the body adapts in ways that make a rapid return to exercise risky. This evidence-based guide explains how to

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Understanding key differences between conventional and functional ultrasound

Sponsored Content by IconeusReviewed by Andrea SalazarJan 6 2026 Conventional ultrasound (cUS) and functional ultrasound (fUS) both utilize megahertz-level sound waves to image inside the body; however, beyond this, the similarities end. This article aims to clarify the differences between the two techniques by examining the underlying technology. We then discuss the unique advantages of fUS compared

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Development of an ultrasonic sensor capable of cuffless, non-invasive blood pressure measurement

KIMM–KIST jointly develop the world’s first skin-attachable PMN-PT ultrasonic sensor Peer-Reviewed Publication National Research Council of Science & Technology image: Research team at KIMM’s Department of Bionic Machinery (Dr. Shin Hur pictured on the left) view more  Credit: Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) A new technology has been developed that enables cuffless non-invasive blood

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Longer treatment with medications for opioid use disorder is associated with greater probability of survival

Peer-Reviewed Publication Society for the Study of Addiction image: Relative Predicted 6-Year Survival Probability by Treatment Duration for 30- and 50-Year-Old Male and Female Reference Participants view more  Credit: Hayes et al., 2026, doi: 10.1111/add.70211. A new study of over 32,000 US Veterans has found that the longer people stay on medications for opioid use disorder

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Popular omega-3 supplements fail to improve depressive symptoms in young people

by Sanjukta Mondal, Medical Xpress edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes Omega-3 supplementation did not outperform placebo in reducing depression severity in children and teens. Credit: PxHere Fish oil pills rich in omega-3 fatty acids gained attention as a possible add-on treatment for depression, as a few studies on adults found noticeable improvements in

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MIT study shows pills that communicate from the stomach could improve medication adherence

Capsules with biodegradable radio frequency antennas can reveal when the pill has been swallowed Peer-Reviewed Publication Massachusetts Institute of Technology image: MIT engineers have designed a pill that can report when it has been swallowed. The outer layer of the capsule is made from gelatin coated with a layer of cellulose and either molybdenum or

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