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Aug 2026
Men’s higher TB burden linked to greater exposure
Men are more likely than women to catch tuberculosis (TB), finds a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.
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Aug 2026
Mitochondrial rewiring may explain why orthoflaviviruses harm humans but persist in mosquitoes
Orthoflaviviruses reshape mitochondrial structure, metabolism, redox signaling, and quality control differently across human and mosquito models, helping explain their contrasting infection outcomes. The review highlights mitochondrial pathways that may support acute cellular damage in vertebrates but persistent, non-lethal infection in mosquitoes, pointing to potential antiviral targets.
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Aug 2026
Social media isn’t simply good or bad for young people, and this review shows why
Social media can support connection, self-expression, help-seeking, and community among adolescents and young adults, but problematic use is associated with depression, anxiety, loneliness, poor sleep, and body image concerns. The review finds that mental health effects depend less on screen time alone than on how social media is used, what content people encounter, and their individual, developmental, and cultural context.
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Aug 2026
AI took on doctors in simulated video consultations, and the results were striking
Google researchers developed AMIE, a Gemini-based multi-agent system combining real-time audio-visual perception, clinical reasoning, and low-latency dialogue for simulated video consultations. In a randomized OSCE across 100 clinical scenarios, AMIE Video matched or exceeded primary care physicians across core clinical measures, while patient actors preferred video over text, although real-world clinical validation is still needed.
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Aug 2026
AI-based methods help uncover hidden roots of tumor metastasis
A cancerous tumor is not a single enemy. It is made up of many different cell populations that can behave in very different ways.
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Aug 2026
Inhaled cannabis reduces premature heartbeats in habitual users
Habitual cannabis users experienced about 9% fewer premature heartbeats on days they inhaled cannabis compared with days they abstained, a counterintuitive finding that adds to the complex and evolving understanding of how cannabis affects the heart, new UC San Francisco-led research found.
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Aug 2026
Pediatric rheumatic diseases have unique genetic architecture compared to adults
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that pediatric-onset rheumatic and inflammatory diseases have distinct genetic architecture compared with adults.
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Aug 2026
AI-augmented analysis sheds new light on Crohn's disease complications
Scientists have combined Artificial Intelligence (AI), genetics and gut microbiome analysis to shed new light on one of the most serious complications of Crohn's disease: intestinal fibrosis, the irreversible scarring of the bowel that often leads to surgery.
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Aug 2026
Mitochondrial gene RTN4IP1 drives triple-negative breast cancer metastasis
Triple-negative breast cancer accounts for approximately 15% of all breast cancer cases. It is characterized by the absence of estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and HER2 expression, rendering it insensitive to conventional endocrine and targeted therapies.
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Aug 2026
Pregnant women use Reddit to seek Tdap vaccine reassurance
An analysis of Reddit posts about the maternal Tdap vaccine made by pregnant women reveals expectant mothers turning to Reddit to seek advice and reassurance-with fewer outright instances of vaccine hesitation/refusal than has generally been observed for other types of vaccines, according to a study published on August 12, 2026 in the open access journal PLOS Global Public Health by Soojung Jo from Purdue University, United States, and colleagues.
