January 27, 2026

New screening tool adapted for US older adults to detect oral frailty

January 27, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / oral frailty

by American Academy of Otolaryngology edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: SHVETS production from Pexels An international collaboration of researchers have successfully adapted a Japanese oral health screening tool for use among English-speaking older adults in the United States, potentially enabling earlier detection of oral frailty—an age-related […]

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Comfort them or let them tough it out? How parents shape a child’s pain response

January 27, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / childs pain response

by Joshua Pate, The Conversation edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Atlantic Ambience/Pexels It happens in slow motion. Your 6-year-old daughter is sprinting across the playground at school drop-off time when her toe catches on uneven ground. She goes down hard. The playground goes silent. She freezes and

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Copper peptides: These powerful molecules are worth the skincare hype

January 27, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / copper peptides

by Ahmed Elbediwy, Nadine Wehida, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: SHVETS production from Pexels Peptides have become one of the skincare industry’s most popular ingredients. It’s no wonder why, with evidence showing these powerful molecules hold the secret to healthier, firmer, and more radiant

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Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles—a neurologist explains how to boost your brain health

January 27, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / Brain health

by Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger. Of course, muscles only grow when the challenge

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As taurine fuels leukemia, it may also impact bone health

January 27, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / leukemia

by Leslie Orr, University of Rochester Medical Center edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source TauT loss promotes oxidative stress and MSC senescence. Credit: Cell Death & Disease (2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41419-025-08233-4 In a basic science study last year, researchers discovered that taurine, available in energy drinks and as a supplement, feeds

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Malaria researchers are getting closer to outsmarting the world’s deadliest parasite

January 27, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / malaria

by Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Jimmy Chan from Pexels Every year, malaria kills more than 600,000 people worldwide. Most of them are children under 5 in sub-Saharan Africa. But the disease isn’t confined to poor, rural areas—it’s a global threat

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Rapamycin helps protect immune cells against DNA damage

January 27, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / rapamycin

by University of Oxford edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Rapamycin attenuates DNA lesional burden and improves survival after exposure to a DNA-damaging agent. Credit: Aging Cell (2026). DOI: 10.1111/acel.70364 As people age, their immune systems deteriorate. This makes them more susceptible to infections and can mean that vaccines are

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Study suggests link between viral infection and ALS

January 27, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / ALS

by Ann Kellett, Texas A&M University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Theiler’s murine encephalomyelitis virus mRNA expression in the lumbar spinal cord varied by strain but was absent in all strains by 14 dpi. Credit: Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology (2025). DOI: 10.1093/jnen/nlaf127 A large, multidisciplinary team led by

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New study may offer hope to women suffering menopausal hot flashes, night sweats

January 27, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / hot flashes, menopause, night sweats

by University of Victoria edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A woman’s insulin levels in midlife are linked to the timing and duration of menopausal hot flashes, night sweats and cold sweats, according to new research from the University of Victoria (UVic). The study

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Creatine for women: Should you add this supplement into your diet?

January 27, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / creatine

by Justin Roberts, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Creatine is one of the most popular sports supplements out there. It’s shown to help build muscle and improve strength, boost speed and power in athletes and benefit sports performance all around. Research also suggests this superstar nutrient may have other health

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