February 23, 2026

Off-label antipsychotic use widespread among older adults, study finds

February 23, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / antipsychotic

by University of Oulu edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Alexander Pol Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A large registry study in Finland by the University of Oulu and the University of Eastern Finland shows that many older adults receive antipsychotic medications for purposes other than those officially approved. Known as

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MCT Oil Benefits for Weight Loss, Metabolism, and Fat Burning

February 23, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / Weight loss

By Hugo Francisco de SouzaReviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Introduction What is MCT oil? MCT structure and metabolism Effects on energy expenditure Effects on fat oxidation Mechanisms of action Considerations and limitations Practical takeaways Conclusions References Further reading Medium-chain triglycerides are rapidly absorbed fats that increase postprandial energy expenditure, enhance fat oxidation, and stimulate ketogenesis, with modest

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Smart T-shirt could reveal heart conditions in danger of being missed

February 23, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / heart condition

by Kaamya Mehta, British Heart Foundation edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Carly holding the T-shirt. Credit: British Heart Foundation A smart T-shirt with the power of AI could in the future detect heart conditions as people go about their daily lives, thanks to research at Imperial College

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Patients want bigger benefits from statins before they consider taking them, finds new study

February 23, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / statins

by Sanjukta Mondal, Medical Xpress edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Most people in both the US and Japan require greater benefits from statins than the drugs typically provide to consider taking them. Credit: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1537787?utm_content=shareClip&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pxhere Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. To lower

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HIGH DOSES OF ANTIOXIDANTS LINKED TO OFFSPRING BIRTH DEFECTS

February 23, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / antioxidants

FEBRUARY 16TH, 2026POSTED BY TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY (Credit: Getty Images) SHARE THIS ARTICLE Facebook Twitter Reddit Email You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. TAGS ANTIOXIDANTS BIRTH DEFECTS DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS SPERM UNIVERSITY TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY A new study finds that regularly consuming high doses of antioxidants negatively influences sperm DNA and

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ULTRAPROCESSED FOODS HAVE ADDICTIVE QUALITIES SIMILAR TO TOBACCO

February 23, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / processed food

FEBRUARY 20TH, 2026POSTED BY U. MICHIGAN (Credit: Getty Images) SHARE THIS ARTICLE Facebook Twitter Reddit Email You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. TAGS FOOD UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Addictive qualities in ultraprocessed foods are similar to those of tobacco, researchers report. The researchers from the University of Michigan, Harvard University,

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New potential for treating ageing and metabolic disorders

February 23, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / aging

University of Queensland researchers say the discovery of a new stress reduction role for a naturally occurring molecule in the body could lead to new drugs and treatment for metabolic disorders and ageing. DNA – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay (Free Pixabay license) Professor Steven Zuryn, a molecular geneticist from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute, was part of a

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Blood test boosts Alzheimer’s diagnosis accuracy to 94.5%, clinical study shows

February 23, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / alzheimer

by Sanjukta Mondal, Medical Xpress edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source p-tau217 tests significantly increased diagnostic confidence in patients with cognitive symptoms. Credit: Pexels A protein lurking around in the blood can help with the accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. In a recent study, researchers from Spain investigated how

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How physical activity may help cancer survivors live longer

February 23, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / cancer survivors

by Paul Arnold, Medical Xpress edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Victor Freitas from Pexels Staying fit and active has long been associated with better heart and overall health. It might also improve the chances of survival for people with some forms of cancer. A study published in the

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