February 2, 2026

Infectious mononucleosis: What it is, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more

February 2, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / mononucleosis

by Dr. Sarah Adams edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Infectious mononucleosis, often called “mono,” is a viral illness best known for causing extreme fatigue, sore throat and swollen glands. Mono is often referred to as the “kissing disease,” because it spreads through saliva, but that is […]

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Immunotherapy could prevent the loss of neurons in Parkinson’s disease

February 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / parkinson

by Autonomous University of Barcelona edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source In green, mouse dopaminergic neurons (substantia nigra). In magenta, microglia. In blue, cell nuclei. Credit: Inc-UAB By analyzing tissue from patients with Parkinson’s disease, and animal and cellular models of the disease, a research team from the

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Using the microbiome to combat lung pathogens

February 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / lung pathogen

In the next 25 years, more than 39 million people worldwide could die from antibiotic-resistant infections. With superbugs on the rise due to antibiotic misuse and overuse, researchers are searching for new ways to effectively fight bacterial infections to save lives. Fluorescent petri dish. Image credit: Maximilian Paradiz via Flickr, CC BY 2.0 Now, a multidisciplinary team of scientists

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How sleep loss can damage your brain’s wiring

February 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / brain wiring

by Paul Arnold, Medical Xpress edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Widespread and inter-species effects of SL on brain WM. Credit: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2026). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2523438123 Sleep loss damages the fatty insulation protecting the nerve cells in our brain, according to a paper published in the journal Proceedings

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Scientists finally may know why kidney patients die of heart disease

February 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / heart disease

More than half of people with advanced kidney disease develop cardiovascular problems. A new study finds that diseased kidneys release tiny particles that are toxic to the heart. February 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. ESTYesterday at 5:00 a.m. EST 5 min Make us preferred on Google (Washington Post illustration; iStock) By Allyson Chiu For years, scientists

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Taming tumor chaos: Researchers uncover key to improving glioblastoma treatment

February 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / glioblastoma

by Brown University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Graphical abstract. Credit: Cell Reports (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2025.116516 A study by Brown University Health researchers has identified a crucial factor that may help improve treatment for glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and common forms of adult brain cancer. The findings,

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One-third of young people are violent toward their parents

February 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / violent

Peer-Reviewed PublicationUniversity of Zurich Physical aggression by young people toward their parents occurs quite frequently – yet the subject remains taboo. Victims often struggle with shame and avoid seeking help, hoping to shield their children from repercussions. Now, in a first-of-its-kind longitudinal study, researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) have tracked the development of

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Liver metabolism of an essential amino acid may play a key role in gut health

February 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / liver metabolism

by Katie Bohn, Pennsylvania State University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: iScience (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.114680 Many biological processes exhibit daytime differences governed by rhythmic exposure to sunlight, termed circadian rhythms. Researchers at Penn State recently found, in mice, that a protein critical to intestinal barrier function—helping the gut

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Psychosis rates increasing in more recent generations

February 2, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / psychosis

Peer-Reviewed PublicationCanadian Medical Association Journal People born more recently are being diagnosed with psychotic disorders (e.g., schizophrenia) more often and at younger ages than people born earlier, suggests a large study of more than 12 million people in Ontario, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.250926. “Individuals with psychotic disorders face substantial morbidity and risk of premature death,

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Do you need to control your cortisol? Probably not, doctors say

February 2, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / cortisol

by Devi Shastri edited by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source A German soccer fan reacts at a fan zone after a quarter final match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany, July 5, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File Cortisol, what is known as the

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