Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a common yet under-recognised cause of heart attacks in younger women, which is distinct from heart attacks caused by atherosclerosis.

Results from a prospective Serbian registry suggest that stent implantation is not beneficial in many patients with SCAD.

Further studies are needed to understand more about the condition and appropriate management strategies. The ESC’s large, multinational SCAD registry is underway.

Africa’s rich livestock genetic resources hold untapped potential to drive productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable development, according to a new open-access reference, African Livestock Genetic Resources and Sustainable Breeding Strategies: Unlocking a Treasure Trove and Guide for Improved Productivity. The book, officially launched today by the African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet) in partnership with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH), and the African Union’s Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), consolidates decades of research on livestock genetics, breeding, and adaptation strategies for Africa.

To improve brain health for all, 200 neurologists from 47 states will ask federal lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to support lifesaving neuroscience research as the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) holds its 24^th annual “Neurology on the Hill” February 22-24, 2026. Neurologists will also ask lawmakers to make telehealth flexibilities permanent and address ongoing Medicare payment cuts that reduce access to neurological care.

Malnutrition is a critical developmental obstacle in Timor-Leste, with poor maternal health and nearly half of its children under five suffering from stunting from diets that are chronically low in nutrient-rich foods, including fish. A new study from Timor-Leste, published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE, shows that when it comes to improving intake of dietary nutrition, increased fish supply only works in tandem with public awareness and not alone.  

The study, conducted by WorldFish scientists in collaboration with Mercy Corps  examined the effects of increasing pelagic fish catch through nearshore Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) and social behaviour change (SBC) communication on improving fish consumption among inland, nutritionally vulnerable communities. 

Mayo Clinic is opening a representative office in the Cayman Islands to help patients, their families, health insurers and others interested in connecting with Mayo Clinic. The office on Grand Cayman Island is Mayo's first in the Caymans and third in the Caribbean. 

The School of Medicine moves up in national Blue Ridge rankings, landing among the top 10 public medical schools.