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  • Genetic information helps predict the onset and progression of glaucoma
    on July 5, 2026 at 3:00 pm

    Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible visual impairment worldwide. Because the disease often progresses without symptoms for years, many patients are diagnosed only after permanent damage to the optic nerve has already occurred. Earlier detection through targeted screening could help prevent vision loss.

  • New targeted therapy shows promising early results in advanced pancreatic cancer
    on July 5, 2026 at 1:20 pm

    An investigational targeted therapy designed to block one of the most common genetic drivers of pancreatic cancer has shown promising early results when combined with standard first-line chemotherapy, according to research presented today at the ESMO Gastrointestinal Cancers Congress 2026.

  • Higher blood glucose levels linked to faster brain aging
    on July 5, 2026 at 11:40 am

    The human brain is known to naturally change with age, shrinking in size and volume after people reach their 30s or 40s. In some cases, however, it can age faster than expected, which can increase the risk of early memory loss, cognitive decline and some brain-related disorders.

  • Survey suggests Europeans support state-funded fertility care and embryo research across 4 countries
    on July 4, 2026 at 10:10 pm

    A new Europe-wide survey launched during the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) suggests broad public support for fertility treatment and several areas of reproductive research, while highlighting key areas where public understanding and opinion continue to develop.

  • Memories of childhood trauma remain stable over time but change more often in children than adults
    on July 4, 2026 at 8:00 pm

    Traumatic memories of childhood maltreatment typically remain consistent over time, according to a major new study led by King’s College London and published in Nature Mental Health. The paper focuses on traumatic memories of childhood maltreatment, which could include emotional, physical or sexual abuse, or neglect. While memories of childhood maltreatment remain consistent, memories of childhood trauma reported in childhood are significantly less consistent over time than those reported in adulthood.