February 16, 2026

Evidence behind intermittent fasting for weight loss fails to match hype

February 16, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / intermittent fasting

by Cochrane edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Intermittent fasting is unlikely to lead to greater weight loss in overweight or obese adults than traditional dietary advice or doing nothing, a new review appearing in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews finds. Obesity is a significant public health […]

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AI model flags insulin resistance as a risk factor for 12 cancers

February 16, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / 12 cancers

by University of Tokyo edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source AI-IR was trained using independent cohorts from the United States and Taiwan, a collection of anonymized medical data on over half a million people. Through rigorous testing and verification, the team concluded AI-IR is superior to current standard

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When AI meets physics: Unlocking complex protein structures to accelerate biomedical breakthroughs

February 16, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / biomedical breakthrough

by the National University of Singapore edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source A structural model of a protein (left) predicted by D-I-TASSER, a computational tool developed by Prof Zhang Yang (right) and his team. The tool uses deep learning to forecast three-dimensional protein conformations from amino-acid sequences.

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Pancreatic and ‘Skinny Fat’ Linked to Brain Risks

February 16, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / pancreatic fat

The effect of body fat on brain health may depend not only on the amount of fat an individual has but also on where that fat is stored, new research revealed. While previous research has established a link between obesity and brain and cognitive health, particularly in people with higher ratios of visceral fat, the current study

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Why more men should be on Viagra… and it’s nothing to do with sex

February 16, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / viagra

Erection pills could help reduce stroke risk and increase blood circulation across the body, according to research Laura Donnelly Health Editor Laura Donnelly is the Health Editor for The Telegraph, leading award-winning coverage on the NHS, medical science breakthroughs, and public health policy across the UK. See more 14 February 2026 7:00am GMT Related Topics

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A 15-minute VR eye test could flag vision changes tied to brain health

February 16, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / eye health

by Lisa Howard, UC Davis edited by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source A resident at Eskaton Village takes part in a virtual eye exam. Credit: UC Davis Health In the recreation room at Eskaton Village in Carmichael, Bonnie Dale, one of the residents, is trying on a virtual reality (VR) headset. Colorful

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First vaccine against SARS virus family enters human trials

February 16, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / first vaccine

A vaccine intended to broadly protect against COVID-19 and related coronaviruses — including some that haven’t yet jumped from animals to people — has begun clinical testing in Australia. Amodel of the GBP511 sarbecovirus vaccine showing pieces of several viruses attached to a computer-designed nanoparticle. Image credit: Ian C. Haydon / University of Washington The vaccine candidate

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Acupuncture can reduce migraine pain, and brain scans reveal who might benefit

February 16, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / acupuncture

by Paul Arnold, Medical Xpress edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Acupuncture may be an effective treatment for migraine without aura, a type of migraine that occurs without warning signs like flickering lights. A new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open showed that real acupuncture (inserting

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Menopause, hormones and the brain: How hormone therapy could help protect against Alzheimer’s

February 16, 2026 / Alzheimer's disease, Research update / InnovateMed Author / menopause

by George E. Barreto, Miguel G. Borda, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Anna Shvets from Pexels As dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases become more common worldwide, researchers are searching urgently for ways to protect the brain as we age. One area attracting growing attention

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Honeysuckle compounds target key inflammatory signaling pathways

February 16, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / inflammation

Compuscript LtdFeb 13 2026 Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Inflammation is a complex biological response essential for tissue repair in acute settings, yet chronic dysregulation contributes to progressive tissue damage and the pathogenesis of numerous diseases. Lonicera japonica Thunb. (honeysuckle), a traditional Chinese medicinal herb renowned for its “heat clearing and detoxifying” properties, exhibits

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