February 23, 2026

Proximity to nuclear power plants associated with increased cancer mortality

February 23, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / cancer mortality

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain U.S. counties located closer to operational nuclear power plants (NPPs) have higher rates of cancer mortality than those located farther away, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. […]

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Do gut microbes shape heart health?

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

by Alicea Hibbard, American Society for Microbiology edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Dietary quaternary amine transformation routes in the gut. Red meat and certain vegetables have elevated quaternary amines, and, upon consumption, these compounds travel to the gut, where they are degraded by microorganisms and exported to

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Six cancers rising faster in younger adults than older ones, analysis shows

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

by Alvin Powell, Harvard Gazette edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Alexander Pol Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: fauxels from Pexels Six cancer types are rising faster in younger adults than in those who are older in at least five countries, a new study of global cancer incidence shows, and two types—colorectal and

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High-fiber diet linked to reduced risk of heart disease in night shift workers

February 23, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / high fiber diet

by Uppsala University edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Alexander Pol Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Sami Abdullah from Pexels People who work at night have a higher risk of coronary artery disease, a type of heart disease. A new study suggests that a higher fiber intake in the diet may help reduce this

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First evidence of a ‘critical priority’ fungal pathogen becoming more deadly when co-infected with tuberculosis

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

by Microbiology Society edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Pre-activation of alveolar-like macrophages with IFN-γ and MTb cues reduces their capacity to restrict C. neoformans growth. Credit: Ross et al. (2025) Cryptococcus neoformans is one of four fungi classified as “critical priority” on the WHO’s Fungal Pathogens Priority List,

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Shoulder scans in most people above 40 show rotator cuff abnormalities, pain or not

February 23, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / shoulder scan

by Sanjukta Mondal, Medical Xpress edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source 99% of adults aged 41–76 had at least one RC abnormality on MRI. Credit: www.pexels.com/photo/magnetic-resonance-imaging-machine-13176358/ Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors, affecting approximately 18–31% of the global population each month. Up

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How to Take the Wegovy Pill: 5 Tips for Best Results

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

Written by Alyssa Billingsley, PharmD | Reviewed by Christina Aungst, PharmD Published on January 15, 2026 Key takeaways: The Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide) must be taken once daily on an empty stomach to work properly. Take it with no more than 4 oz (one-half cup) of plain water. After taking the Wegovy pill, wait at least 30 minutes before

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How blast waves can damage the brain without a head injury

February 23, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / head injury

by Arshad Majid, Favour Felix-Ilemhenbhio, Klaudia Kocsy, The Conversation edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An explosion does not need to strike the head to injure the brain. When a blast occurs, it generates a sudden pressure wave that can pass through the body

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Your gut microbes can be anti-aging—scientists are uncovering how to keep your microbiome youthful

February 23, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / gut microbes

by Bill Sullivan, The Conversation edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain People have long given up on the search for the Fountain of Youth, a mythical spring that could reverse aging. But for some scientists, the hunt has not ended—it’s just moved to a different

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Researchers find promising new way to boost the immune response to cancer

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

Researchers at the University of Southampton have developed a promising new way to bolster the body’s immune system response to cancer. Microscopy image depicting immune receptor distribution analysis in human T cells. The same-coloured spots represent receptors that are clumped together in a single cluster. Image credit: University of Southampton In a study published in Nature

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