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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 26-Dec-2025 03:11 ET (26-Dec-2025 08:11 GMT/UTC)

20-Nov-2025

Community program boosts diet, fitness, and disease prevention for rural Latino families

University of California - Riverside
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A University of California, Riverside-led study has found that a community-based health program, ¡Coma, Muévase y Viva! (“Eat, Move, and Live!”), is helping Latino families in rural Southern California make lifestyle changes that improve diet, physical activity, and chronic disease management.

Journal: BMC Public Health
Funder: NIH/National Institutes of Health

20-Nov-2025

A microRNA cocktail to weaken brain tumors

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A patented RNA-based cocktail developed at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia) has emerged as a promising active agent against tumors of the central nervous system, such as glioblastoma. The study, published today in the scientific journal Molecular Therapy – Nucleic Acids, demonstrates the effectiveness of a combination of 11 different non-coding RNAs, known as microRNAs (miRNAs), in slowing the growth of cancer cells and enhancing the activity of chemotherapeutic drugs. Tests were carried out on patient-derived cells and on preclinical models. Further validation steps will be required for medical use of the compound.

Journal: Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids

20-Nov-2025

The Injury Free Coalition for Kids® continues its lifesaving work: Holds 6th National Injury Prevention Day

Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health
Business Announcement

Organizations across the nation recognized National Injury Prevention Day (NIPD) on November 18^th, a day to increase awareness about the burden of injuries and violence, the leading cause of death and hospitalization for Americans ages 1-44. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, NIPD empowers individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to prevent injuries and promote safety for all.This nationwide initiative, now in its sixth year, is led by the Injury Free Coalition for Kids^®, based in the Columbia Center for Injury Science and Prevention (CCISP) at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

20-Nov-2025

Medical School research laboratory team awarded $11.3M to study innovative tools to treat genetic disorders

University of Minnesota Medical School
Grant and Award Announcement

A research team co-led by the University of Minnesota Medical School was recently awarded a 6-year, $11.3 million Synergy grant from the European Research Council to identify and pursue new approaches for treating genetic disease.

Funder: European Research Council

20-Nov-2025

Global Virus Network experts: New flu strain underscores urgent need for vigilance, vaccination, and investment in virus science

Global Virus Network
Business Announcement

Global Virus Network today issued a statement on the emergence of a new influenza A (H3N2) variant known as H3N2 subclade K that is spreading rapidly and may contribute to a more intense flu season worldwide.

20-Nov-2025

Texting helps UCSF reach more patients with needed care

University of California - San Francisco
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A combination of outreach methods – including texts, automated messages, and live phone calls – can significantly improve follow-up care for hard-to-reach patients after they have been discharged, according to a new nursing study from UCSF Health.

Journal: Journal of General Internal Medicine

20-Nov-2025

Prediction of optic disc edema progression during spaceflight

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: The findings of this study suggest crewmembers who did not develop optic disc edema (ODE) on flight day 30 were unlikely to develop clinically concerning ODE on flight day 150. The data suggest that optical coherence tomography imaging during spaceflight missions provides an opportunity to predict the magnitude of ODE that may develop during a longer-lasting mission.

Journal: JAMA Ophthalmology