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The Aging Brain Is Not Declining. It’s Adapting

Manasi Praharaj
19 Sept 2026
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The aging brain is often viewed through a lens of cognitive decline, with older adults seen as compensating for their fading memory. New research in Perspectives on Psychological Science challenges that view. Drawing evidence from molecular biology and neuroimaging, researchers at the University of Arizona argue that late-life cognition is a natural phase of human development, one that prioritizes wisdom over...

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Study Identifies Candidate Treatment Targets for High-Grade Glioma in Children and Young Adults

Manasi Praharaj
19 Sept 2026
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New York, NY September 19, 2026:   Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have identified candidate treatment targets and potential prognostic markers for high-grade glioma, an aggressive brain cancer, in children, adolescents, and young adults. The study found that high-grade glioma varies by developmental stage and sex, showing distinct tumor biology and outcomes across...

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India Steps Up Flood Relief for Nepal, Sends Another 11 Tonnes of Essential Supplies

Bhumika Lenka
19 Sept 2026
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New Delhi, Sep 19: India has stepped up its humanitarian support for flood-hit Nepal, sending another 11 tonnes of relief supplies to help affected communities cope with the aftermath of the floods. The latest consignment is part of India’s continued relief assistance to Nepal as several communities deal with the impact of flooding, displacement and disruption to daily life. The...

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Cortisol in Saliva May Be Indicator for Cognitive Decline

K Puspa
19 Sept 2026
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Sep 19: Cortisol in Saliva May Be Indicator for Cognitive Decline  An irregular pattern and consistently higher levels of a stress hormone called cortisol found in the saliva were associated with cognitive decline later in life — Blacks specifically had lower overall cortisol levels and less change in their levels during the day than whites — according to newly published...

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Northern Nevada-based Cancer Care Specialists joins UC Davis Cancer Care Network as affiliate

K Puspa
19 Sept 2026
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Sep 19: Cancer Care Specialists, an oncology and hematology provider in Northern Nevada, has joined the UC Davis Cancer Care Network as an affiliate member. The affiliation, which began this month, connects patients and physicians in Reno, Carson City and surrounding communities with the expertise of UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of 58 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in...

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JMIR Medical Informatics Updates Journal Focus and Scope to Prioritize Real-World Clinical Impact

Manasi Praharaj
19 Sept 2026
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Toronto, September 19:  JMIR Medical Informatics Editor-in-Chief Arriel Benis and JMIR Publications are pleased to announce an updated focus and scope for the journal. The revision reflects rapid technological advancements and the evolving landscape of biomedical research. While the core identity of JMIR Medical Informatics remains unchanged, these updates address both persistent and novel challenges in the field. The journal is...

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B Cells May Help Predict Risk of Colitis From Immunotherapy

Manasi Praharaj
19 Sept 2026
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Houston, September 19: Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a previously unknown role for B cells, which are adaptive immune cells, in triggering and sustaining colitis occurring as a side effect of immune checkpoint inhibitors, a widely used form of cancer immunotherapy. The study, published in Cell Reports, was led by Roza Nurieva, Ph.D.,...

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Dengue Cases Rise Across Tamil Nadu as Monsoon Boosts Mosquito Breeding

Bhumika Lenka
19 Sept 2026
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Chennai, Sep 19: Tamil Nadu is witnessing a rise in dengue infections with changing weather and rainfall creating favourable conditions for mosquito breeding, prompting the state health authorities to intensify surveillance and preventive measures. The state has reported 16,577 dengue cases and nine deaths so far this year, with 244 fresh infections recorded on September 17. Chennai alone reported 87...

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