February 6, 2026

Be wary of multi-cancer early detection tests

If you watch the Super Bowl this Sunday, you might catch a glimpse of Hims’ latest prime-time commercial: a minute-long slot featuring Galleri, a multi-cancer early detection test. The test is one of several that haven’t yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. But telehealth platforms are still permitted to market them — […]

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Chikungunya vaccine update: Experimental adjuvant-free particles aim to prevent months of joint pain

by Griffith University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Graphical abstract. Credit: Biomaterials (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2026.124000 Griffith University researchers are on the cusp of a new vaccine to prevent chikungunya, a global health threat which attacks human joint tissue. Professor Bernd Rehm, from Griffith’s Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics, said

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Plastic surgeons urge waiting until age 19 for gender surgery

by I. Edwards edited by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source A major group of U.S. plastic surgeons is now urging doctors to delay gender transition surgeries for young patients until they are at least 19 years old. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) announced the change Tuesday. It said there

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Bioactive Peptides in Culinary Spices and Their Potential Health Benefits

By Hugo Francisco de SouzaReviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. What are functional peptides? How spices contain functional peptides Antioxidant activities Anti-inflammatory potential Enzyme inhibition and metabolic actions Spices of interest Food processing and peptide availability Limitations and research gaps References Further reading This article examines how culinary spices contain protein-derived bioactive peptides that emerge through processing and

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Why “low testosterone” has become a profitable masculinity crisis online

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MDReviewed by Lauren HardakerFeb 6 2026 How influencers, clinics, and online masculinity culture are turning “low T” into a crisis, and creating a profitable medical marketplace for men seeking to measure up. Study: Selling masculinity – A qualitative analysis of gender representations in social media content about “low T”. Image credit: PeopleImages/Shutterstock.com Social media often

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Tiny ‘mini-me’ organs grown from children’s cells are transforming cystic fibrosis care

by University of New South Wales edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source An artistic rendering of airway organoids spiralling around DNA, capturing how each child’s unique biology shapes their path to the right cystic fibrosis treatment. Credit: Shafagh Waters When UNSW Associate Professor Shafagh Waters explains cystic fibrosis

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Fitbit Founders Return With Luffu AI That Watches Over Your Whole Family’s Health

James Park and Eric Friedman built Fitbit into a household name. Now, two years after leaving Google, they’re back with something different. Their new startup, Luffu, uses artificial intelligence to help families keep track of everyone’s health—from aging parents to household pets. Luffu app product shot – Family Morning Brief example. Image credit: Luffu Key

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Tapping the engines of cellular electrochemistry and forces of evolution

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have a unique resource in the form of the Center for Biomolecular Condensates at the McKelvey School of Engineering, which draws scientists from around the world to study the biochemical reactions of condensates, constantly shifting, membrane-less organelles that govern how a cell functions. Biological condensates are clumps of molecules that condense and

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New nanoparticle technology offers hope for hard-to-treat diseases –

A newly published paper in Nature Nanotechnology details groundbreaking nanoparticle technology, with research led by UTS Chair Professor in Nanomedicine Bingyang Shi. Nanoparticle – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay (Free Pixabay license) A newly published perspective article in Nature Nanotechnology details groundbreaking nanoparticle technology to eliminate harmful, disease-causing proteins in the body. The technology marks a transformative

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Statins do not cause the majority of side effects listed in package leaflets, large-scale analysis finds

by University of Oxford edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Tara Winstead from Pexels Statins do not cause the majority of the conditions that have been listed in their package leaflets, including memory loss, depression, sleep disturbance, and erectile and sexual dysfunction, according to the most comprehensive

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