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‘March for Mammos’ returns to Monument Health Hospital for annual walk
Monument Health's annual "March for Mammos" returns Oct. 10 with booths, raffles and a walk promoting breast cancer awareness and early detection.
These Skin Cancer Pictures Could Save Your Life
Plus, how to differentiate between different skin cancer types.
Scientists Trace How Cancer Spread Between Identical Twins Before Birth
Scientists have used DNA analysis to trace how a rare soft tissue cancer spread from one identical twin to her sister before birth.
Endeavor Health joins Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium
Endeavor Health, which operates Evanston Hospital, is joining the Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium, convened by the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer
LMH Health Cancer Center reaccredited for excellence in breast care
The LMH Health Cancer Center has once again earned accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons. The recognition follows a rigorous review process conducted every three years and confirms that LMH Health meets national standards for breast cancer care, patient support, quality […]
MLK Health Center and Pharmacy hosts 14th annual Mammograms and Manicures event
The MLK Health Center and Pharmacy hosted its 14th annual Mammograms and Manicures event Thursday, offering breast cancer screenings to help uninsured and underinsured patients access preventive care.
BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVE TOTES FOR HOPE FROM AUTONATION - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
AutoNation Associates joined members of the Broward Health Medical Center team to deliver Totes for Hope care bags for cancer patients undergoing treatment at the hospital. October 8, 2026 – […]
Beth Israel Lahey Health names new CEO
The No. 2 executive will take the reins of the system as it prepares to break ground on a new cancer hospital.
Endeavor Health joins multi-institution Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium
The Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation announced a new partnership with Endeavor Health on Thursday morning.
AI for breast cancer risk prediction goes DTC, regulatory cloud over Utah sandbox, and AI psychosis
In this edition of STAT's Health Tech: The story of a startup taking its algorithm for breast cancer risk prediction directly to patients, and more.
Michael Lemma: The Science Behind Fenbendazole and Ivermectin Cancer Claims
Michael Lemma: The Science Behind Fenbendazole and Ivermectin Cancer Claims / cancer, cancer treatment, Celebrity Testimonials, clinical evidence, Drug
Health Check: Doctor discusses prostate cancer risk and screening for awareness month
Dr. David Mendoza, a surgical urologist, discussed prostate cancer risk factors and screening recommendations.
Health Check Prostate Cancer: Part 1
Dr. David Mendoza, a surgical urologist, discussed prostate cancer risk factors and screening recommendations.
Louisiana Activists Draw Links Between Petrochemical, Climate Harm to Maternal Health
Louisiana feminist activists came together on October 2 at the annual Black Birth Matters conference to demand that policy makers consider how toxic air pollution and other environmental damage negatively impact reproductive health.
Solera Health Launches Cancer Care Network to Connect Members to Digital Cancer Screening, Supportive Care and Treatment Navigation
Network pairs Iris by OncoHealth® and Fuze Health to support members across their journey, from early detection through care navigationPHOENIX, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solera Health, the premier digital health delivery company creating flexible solutions to seamlessly connect people to on-benefit care via health plans and employers, today announced the launch of its Cancer Care Network, which connects health plan members and employees to Iris by OncoHealth for supportive care and treat
RWJBarnabas, Hackensack Meridian Health cited by Becker’s for oncology programs
RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers Cancer Institute and Hackensack Meridian Health have been named to Becker’s Hospital Review.
Why this startup is taking its AI to predict breast cancer risk directly to patients
A startup didn't want to wait for doctors and insurers to get behind its breast-cancer risk prediction AI. So it's going directly to patients.
Breast cancer survivors join together as CHI Health St. Elizabeth shines pink for October
CHI Health hosted its 16th annual ladies night on Wednesday, celebrating those impacted by the disease as they gathered to support one another.
Breast cancer survivors join together as CHI Health St. Elizabeth shines pink for October
CHI Health hosted its 16th annual ladies night on Wednesday, celebrating those impacted by the disease as they gathered to support one another.
Breast cancer survivors join together as CHI Health St. Elizabeth shines pink for October
CHI Health hosted its 16th annual ladies night on Wednesday, celebrating those impacted by the disease as they gathered to support one another.
Ceola’s Blood Cancer Story
After a routine appointment revealed blood cancer, Ceola Karchner is moving forward one step at a time. Read Geisinger patient stories.
Kelly’s Breast Cancer Story
Her breast cancer diagnosis came without symptoms after a routine mammogram. But throughout treatment, Kelly Titus remained strong for her family, refusing to let cancer call the shots.
Mayo Clinic Health System doctor urges women to discuss family breast cancer history
“It affects your mom, your sister, your aunt and sometimes, unfortunately, yourself."
SGMC Health Encourages Early Detection During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, SGMC Health is encouraging women across South Georgia to prioritize their breast health through annual mammograms, educational resources, survivor stories, and community events focused on awareness and early detection.
In Good Health: The Evolution Of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men — and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. One in eight men will be diagnosed in their lifetime. And Black men are more than twice as likely to die from it.Between the social stigma and misconceptions about diagnostic methods, it’s not something many men want to talk about. Some 99 percent of people diagnosed early with prostate cancer live at least 5 more years. And treatment options and guidelines are evolving rapidly.Our “In Good Health” series continues. We gather a group of doctors from three of the disciplines involved in the treatment of prostate cancer.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
OncoDaily at ESMO 2026: Where Science Meets Community
OncoDaily at ESMO 2026: Where Science Meets Community / Andrea Necchi, Big Questions in Oncology, bladder cancer, esmo 2026, ESMO Congress, healthcare
Improve your health habits with Wellness Wednesday
Coming up tomorrow at 9 a.m., MPR News host Angela Davis revisits Wellness Wednesday conversations about oral health, the potential benefits of fermented foods and how to prevent and detect colorectal cancers.
Where Iowa governor candidates stand on cancer, water, property taxes
Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand are running in Iowa's open governor's race. Here's where they stand on key issues.
Pink Bingo Night returns to Vernon Downs Oct. 22
Pink Bingo Night returns to Vernon Downs on Oct. 22 to raise money for local breast cancer patients and cancer research in Central New York.
Pilot Project Aids Cancer Survivors in Achieving Healthy Weight and Reducing Recurrent Risk
New program will help patients improve fitness and manage weight after cancer treatment
Vandalia Health Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital announces October events promoting breast health
Vandalia Health Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital will host an October 14 breast cancer awareness luncheon, an October 24 Color Run and an October 30 Pink Out. Luncheon reservations are due October 7.
Med Center Health first in region to offer new prostate cancer treatment
Med Center Health is the first hospital in the region, and the seventh in the state, to offer a new treatment for patients with metastatic prostate cancer.
‘A very common cancer’: MU Health Care urges breast cancer screenings
MU Health Care wants to prioritize breast cancer screenings as some people might have a higher risk without knowing.
UNC Health's Cary campus to offer a variety of care including cancer, heart and vascular and OB-GYN
The medical facility will offer cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, OB-GYN services, imaging, laboratory services and a pharmacy.
Coordinated care supports mother through cancer and pregnancy
When pregnancy complicated Deziree Ibarra’s treatment for stage 4 lung cancer, specialists across UT Health San Antonio worked together to balance cancer treatment with the safe development and delivery of her baby.
Ukrainian health care teams visit to learn best practices and take their knowledge home
Ten Ukrainian health care professionals visited the Vanderbilt Transplant Center, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and the Department of Biomedical Informatics
Baptist Health Paducah to offer lung cancer screenings during Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Baptist Health Paducah will set aside low dose lung cancer screening appointments Friday, Nov. 13, in recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Becker’s Hospital Review Names RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute to 2026 “100 Hospitals and Health Systems
RWJBarnabas Health, together with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs list for 2026, for the fourth consecutive year.
Prostate Cancer Foundation Honors Mary-Ellen Taplin, MD, with the 2026 PCF Women in Science Lifetime Achievement Award
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IceCure Expands ProSense® ChoICE Study for Low-Risk Breast Cancer adding Legacy Health in Portland, OR as U.S. Clinical Site
/PRNewswire/ -- IceCure Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ICCM) ("IceCure," "IceCure Medical" or the "Company"), developer of minimally-invasive cryoablation technology...
Holy Cross Health Offers $100 Mammograms During Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Uninsured patients qualify for the promotional rate, available from October 1 to 31. October 5, 2026 – During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Holy Cross Health is offering screening mammograms and […]
Women's Health: Seeing lung cancer through the eyes of patients
As with so many diseases, lung cancer manifests in men and women differently in type, symptoms, and prognosis.
The life-saving scientific knowledge hiding in plain sight
Humanity produces a staggering amount of new knowledge every day. The question is how to make sense of it all
Why the FDA should not approve an ineffective multicancer screening test
“Telling more people they have cancer is not progress; progress is having fewer people die from cancer,” H. Gilbert Welch writes of Grail’s multicancer screening test.
Northwest Biotherapeutics Announces Keynote Presentation on Harnessing Immunity: A Personalized, Multi-Target Approach to Cancer At the UK National Health Service Annual Oncology Conference
/PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Biotherapeutics (OTCQB:NWBO) (the "Company" or "NWBio"), a biotechnology company developing DCVax® personalized immune therapies for...
News | Populate hires director of science and innovation for £1 billion London Cancer Hub project
Angela Kukula was chief executive of life sciences cluster organisation MedCity
UW Health offers tips to ease symptoms after breast cancer treatment
UW Health offers tips to ease symptoms after breast cancer treatment
Health Influencer Brags About Drinking From a Radioactive Jug for 250 Days Straight
Radium water products were banned in the U.S. roughly a century ago for causing cancer and other harms.
Physicians Committee Applauds New Guidance on Animal Use From the National Cancer Institute
In August, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published new guidance on grant applications for studies involving animal experiments. This guidance requires researchers to justify their use of animals in the publicly available abstract section of applications and encourages them to use human-based methods.
Patient's cancer diagnosis reinforces value of expert care and personal connection at ECU Health
A breast cancer diagnosis reinforced the value of expert care and personal connection throughout Dr. Lorrie Basnight’s treatment at ECU Health.
'Love Story' actress Constance Zimmer reveals cancer diagnosis
Constance Zimmer attends FX's 'American Horror Story: 13' celebration event at Hotel Chelsea on Sept. 23, 2026, in New York City. (Cindy Ord/WireImage via Getty Images)
Why female sexual health is often overlooked in bladder cancer care
HGTV’s Eilyn Jimenez Shares Health Update After Cervical Cancer Diagnosis
Find out how the 'Divided by Design' host is doing now.
Michael Douglas recalls shocking response from friends after cancer diagnosis
Michael Douglas says his cancer diagnosis revealed how few people in his life would check in.
Michael Douglas recalls painful response from friends after cancer diagnosis
Michael Douglas says his cancer diagnosis revealed how few people in his life would check in.
ASU designs a statewide pipeline for Arizona's anesthesia workforce
Every surgery, C-section, trauma case and cancer operation in Arizona depends on a clinician administering anesthesia and keeping the patient safe while the surgeon works. The state needs more of these clinicians.As of September, the Arizona State Board of Nursing lists 1,759 certified registered nurse anesthetists, or CRNAs, in the state. In 2023, Arizona was short 732 nurse anesthetists, and the shortage is projected to reach 868 by 2033.
Henning Willers: Inspiring Correlative Science Talks on Radiation and Immunotherapy at RadRes2026
Henning Willers: Inspiring Correlative Science Talks on Radiation and Immunotherapy at RadRes2026 / Anthony Nguyen, cancer, Everett Moding, Henning Willers,
CARTI encourages women to prioritize breast health
As part of its annual breast health campaign, CARTI Cancer Center shared critical information regarding the importance of early detection and debunked common misconceptions about breast cancer risk…
Memorial Health team highlights support, expanded services during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Memorial Health System is using the time to highlight breast health education, early detection and the support available locally for patients and families.
Memorial Health team highlights support, expanded services during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Memorial Health team highlights support, expanded services during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Windber institute's data tracking system used by scientists far and wide
Developed by a member of the Chan Soon-Shiong Institute of Molecular Medicine at Windber, a system for using data to solve real-world problems caused by cancer is making a mark
George L․ Kumar: Six Biology Breakthroughs Stockholm Missed
George L․ Kumar: Six Biology Breakthroughs Stockholm Missed / Ben Barres, cancer, Colin MacLeod, Ernest McCulloch, George L. Kumar, James Till, Kavli Prize,
ACSH in the Media: Yahoo News, RealClear, Science & Culture, and More
From cancer and cannabis to perverse research incentives, we’ve been busy confronting nonsense. Here’s a roundup of recent media appearances and pickups featuring ACSH experts across the web, including coverage in Yahoo News, RealClearHealth, RealClearScience, and Science and Culture.
Could we one day vaccinate against every cancer?
What science says so far about which cancers can be beat by vaccines — and which will require more creative approaches.
Yale School of Medicine On the Science of Childhood Anxiety, Say, Anxiety Disorders Are the Most Common Mental Health Challenges In Youth
Credit: Matt Bradbury October 5, 2026 - By Isabella Backman - Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in youth. Left untreated, they can disrupt the lives of both children and their families. The good news is that with intervention, most children will overcome these conditions. Across Yale School of Medicine, scientists are working to understand anxiety at every level, from common anxious behaviors to molecular biomarkers in the brain. They are using their findings to develop and disseminate new evidence-based treatments for childhood anxiety. Today, the go-to treatment for childhood anxiety disorders is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This is a form of psychotherapy that teaches children skills for confronting anxious thoughts and helps them practice managing situations that cause anxiety. While it is the gold-standard treatment backed by considerable scientific evidence, up to 50% of children will not see sufficient benefit from CBT alone. Wendy Silverman, PhD, Alfred A. Messer Professor in the Child Study Center, co-directs the Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program alongside Eli Lebowitz, PhD, associate professor in the Child Study Center. One of their main interests is learning how to improve outcomes beyond CBT. “We’re developing cutting-edge, research-based knowledge that can reduce the suffering that anxiety causes children and their families,” says Silverman. Changing parent behavior YSM experts are investigating how to improve CBT outcomes for children by involving the parents. Silverman’s research has uncovered two main components of parent intervention that improve childhood anxiety: not enabling children to completely avoid the things that make them anxious and taking steps to enhance their autonomy. Parents may unintentionally reinforce their child’s anxiety by allowing them to avoid what makes them anxious. They also may unintentionally limit the children’s sense of autonomy by being overly intrusive. “One of the things that we take pride in is that we’ve focused on trying to understand what parents need to do, and to test our ideas and see if changing the parents’ behaviors is enhancing the effects of CBT,” Silverman says. “Our findings thus far suggest that they do." As much as CBT can be helpful, it can also be challenging to get one’s child to do the necessary steps for CBT to work. This is one important reason why Lebowitz created a novel intervention program for parents named Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). Existing intervention programs often teach parents to act as therapists for their child, such as training them on how to practice breathing exercises. “It makes sense, but this doesn’t work very well in practice,” says Lebowitz. “And part of the reason, I think, is that it’s not easy to get your kid to do things, especially if they’re not excited about doing it.” SPACE is unique because it focuses entirely on parent involvement and changing parental behavior—children are not involved in the sessions. For example, parents learn how to use supportive messages that convey confidence that their child can tolerate and manage distress. “It might sound like a parent saying to a child, ‘I get that this is really hard for you, but I know that you can handle it,’” Lebowitz says. The program also works with parents to identify the ways in which they are accommodating anxious behaviors. “We’ll pick one thing that parents are doing that is an accommodation and help them make a detailed plan for how they’re going to change that,” Lebowitz explains. Treating Anxiety in Children and Adolescents Much of the existing research on SPACE has focused on parents of children under age 14. Ongoing studies are now exploring its use with parents of older teens. “Both anxiety and accommodation can interfere with normative developmental shifts during the teen years, including increased autonomy and individuation from parents,” says Rebecca Etkin, PhD, associate research scientist in the Child Study Center. “In this sense, SPACE may be particularly well-suited for anxious teens and their parents. We want to see whether it is effective during this distinct developmental window.” Unfortunately, many families in need of CBT face barriers, including limited availability of services and geographic constraints. One way to improve access is digital interventions. Silverman and her team are developing an evidence-based digitized intervention program for parents that they can access directly from their computer or smart phone. “The work we’re doing will be one of the very few parent interventions that is digitized and importantly tested for effectiveness,” she says. Creating interventions for anxiety-related challenges Silverman and Lebowitz recently received a generous gift to develop and test other interventions that help parents reduce other child anxiety-related behavioral and emotional difficulties, such as restrictive eating and unexplained somatic symptoms. One of these projects in particular focuses on understanding the risks of social media and its potential benefits, including offering a sense of connection. “A lot of research has focused on the idea that social media is harmful and the less of it the better,” says Lebowitz. “But we actually see is that this is not quite right—there are negatives, but there are also positives. So, we’re trying to get a little bit more nuanced of a picture.” The team is working with teens with social anxiety and their parents over an extended period to better understand their social media habits and how their anxiety levels affect engagement with different platforms. The teens will answer questions sent to an app on their phones about mood and social media usage in an effort to capture emotional responses as they unfold. “We hope to develop interventions that can help make the best of social media while protecting against the more problematic effects,” Lebowitz says. The brain’s role in anxiety Researchers are also testing therapies to address anxiety at the neurological and molecular levels. In collaboration with Dylan Gee, PhD, professor of psychology in Yale's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and Hilary Blumberg, MD, John and Hope Furth Professor of Psychiatric Neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine, Lebowitz and Silverman are using brain imaging to identify changes in a child’s brain before and after parents enroll in SPACE. In one study, children viewed anxiety-inducing images while undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); the researchers conducted scans with and without the children’s parents nearby. Before SPACE, children’s brains were better able to activate the regulatory circuitry needed to turn off an anxious response when their parents were nearby. But after SPACE, children could activate this circuitry even without the parent around. “As parents work on gradually reducing some of their accommodations, you can see a child get better at regulating their own fear system in the brain,” Lebowitz says. “It’s remarkable.” Research into the molecular underpinnings of anxiety can also inform new childhood anxiety treatments. In a recent study, Lebowitz, Silverman, and Flora Vaccarino, MD, Harris Professor in the Child Study Center, discovered that a protein known as fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) could be protective from the toxic effects of stress. FGF2 levels in children and their parents were linked to the children’s risk of developing anxiety and depression, the study showed. The findings could help explain why some children who are exposed to early life trauma such as poverty or abuse are more prone to developing mental health disorders. And FGF2 could be a target for treatment. “This is very novel because it starts to give a clue to what is the molecular chain that connects those lived experiences to the actual psychological outcomes,” Lebowitz says. New ways to study and treat childhood anxiety Michael Crowley, PhD, associate professor in the Child Study Center, collaborates with Silverman and Lebowitz to study the role that attention plays in development and maintenance of childhood anxiety. There is a large body of research that shows that anxious children, like anxious adults, are prone to focus on threatening stimuli such as angry faces compared with neutral faces. This has led to innovative interventions that involve attention retraining. The idea is that if experts train children to look away from threatening stimuli, it may reduce their anxiety—especially children with social anxiety who are most prone to attend to threats. The researchers have just completed a clinical trial for attention retraining with 10- to 14-year-olds with social anxiety disorders and are currently analyzing the findings. Besides this innovative attention retraining research, as Crowly notes, “I like to design tasks that are engaging to kids,” Crowley says. “My goal is to assess something without the kids knowing what we are assessing.” With this goal in mind, Crowley has created a virtual game, named Boom, to study threat processing in children with anxiety disorders. The game is similar to that of hot potato—the child and three digital players take turns virtually passing a ball to each other’s gloves. At some point, the ball turns into a bomb, and as the bomb lands in each player’s glove, the outline of the glove turns yellow. The goal is to avoid having the bomb go off in your glove. What isn’t obvious is that the game is designed to measure different types of threatening stimuli, both ambiguous and direct. In the game, the direct threat occurs as the bomb is traveling towards your glove. The ambiguous threat is the yellow outlined glove as it is unknown where the bomb will travel next. While children play the game, Crowley’s team measures their brain activity using electroencephalography (EEG). The researchers have discovered that in kids with anxiety, the brain reacts more strongly to ambiguous threats than it does in their peers, but less strongly to direct threats. They believe that the initial abnormally large brain response to not knowing where the bomb is going impairs the brain's ability to properly respond when the threat is actually traveling the child’s way. “The brains of children with anxiety are unable to differentiate between threats you need to do something about and those that are not your problem.” Michael Crowley, PhD, develops innovative games for studying anxiety in children and adolescents.Credit: Matt Bradbury Based on these insights, Crowley hopes to study whether interventions like attention training could restore appropriate threat processing. Crowley’s team is also working on a test called the Balloon Risk Avoidance Task, which evaluates risk-taking and avoidance behaviors. It features a digital balloon that is full of air and about to burst. Kids have six seconds to let air out of the balloon. The more air they let out, the less risk they face that the balloon will pop. But at the same time, the balloon becomes less valuable as it deflates. “The more air you keep in the balloon, the more points you get,” Crowley explains. So far, the researchers have found that when the balloons pop unexpectedly, teens with social anxiety show distinct brain responses. Studying these responses can help psychologists understand the underlying pathways driving the various manifestations of anxiety. The genetics of anxiety When Thomas Fernandez, MD, associate professor in the Child Study Center and of psychiatry, was still in training, there was a lot of excitement about understanding the genetics associated with autism spectrum disorder. Since then, scientists have identified around 250 genes associated with autism. The genetic contribution to anxiety disorders, on the other hand, has historically received less attention. Anxiety is less heritable than autism, but the genetic contribution for anxiety disorders that emerge in childhood may be higher than for anxiety disorders overall. While scientists estimate the heritability of anxiety disorders in general to be around 30% to 50%, some studies suggest higher heritability for certain childhood-onset anxiety presentations. “I saw firsthand how researchers in the field went about finding vulnerability genes for autism,” Fernandez says. “So, we’re using a very similar playbook for childhood anxiety.” “I saw firsthand how researchers in the field went about finding vulnerability genes for autism. So, we’re using a very similar playbook for childhood anxiety.” Thomas Fernandez, MD Associate Professor In the Child Study Center and in Psychiatry Now, Fernandez and Emily Olfson, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Child Study Center, are studying children and their parents to identify genetic changes that are present in the child but not the parents, known as “de novo mutations.” “All of us have some de novo mutations—maybe about 50 to 100 sprinkled throughout the genome,” Olfson says. “But when they occur within the coding regions of genes, they can be really disruptive.” Previous research shows that people with autism have higher rates of damaging de novo mutations than the general population. In 2022, Olfson, Lebowitz, Silverman, and Fernandez published a study on 68 children and their families that found that children with anxiety had similarly high levels of these mutations. Studying de novo mutations can help point the researchers to where they should be looking for genes associated with anxiety. “The end game is using the genes to steer us toward the right part of biology that we can then target to come up with better treatments,” Fernandez says. Building on those findings, the team is now studying more families to better understand how these de novo mutations, along with other genetic and environmental factors, shape pediatric anxiety disorders. They recently received a National Institutes of Health grant to enroll 750 new families over the next five years. Olfson is the principal investigator, with co-investigators Lebowitz, Fernandez, Silverman, and Shuangge Steven Ma, PhD, department chair and professor of biostatistics at Yale School of Public Health. Neurodevelopment, Risk Genes, and Mental Health Conditions - The Olfson Lab Joel Gelernter, MD, Foundations Fund Professor of Psychiatry, is interested in how different anxiety disorders differ genomically. “We are studying social phobia, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, working to understand why people differ in their risk to these specific anxiety disorders and evaluating various risk factors,” he says. Gelernter was recently involved in one of the largest studies to date of the genomics underlying anxiety disorder. The study included around 122,000 people with anxiety disorders and around 730,000 without. It found that some genetic differences associated with anxiety were linked to signaling that helps reduce overactivity in the nervous system. Many anxiety medications available today work by targeting this process. “It’s nice when the biology that you get out of a large genome-wide study ratifies things that we already know because that can help increase confidence in further findings from the study,” Gelernter says. Uncovering the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders John Krystal, MD, Robert L. McNeil, Jr. Professor of Translational Research and chair of the Department of Psychiatry, is interested in the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), of which anxiety is a major symptom. In the late 1980s, Krystal’s team discovered that the drug yohimbine activated symptoms in patients with PTSD. “This was the first time we could link a specific biological mechanism to the symptoms of PTSD,” Krystal says. At the time, he adds, this finding was highly controversial. “A lot of people felt that PTSD was a purely psychological syndrome that didn’t have an underlying biology.” Since then, Krystal has dived deep into understanding the neurobiology of PTSD to learn how to better treat it. His team is evaluating the use of ketamine and psychedelics. These would be among the first treatments to be developed specifically for PTSD. They may also be applicable for other disorders including anxiety disorders, Krystal adds. An important gap in PTSD treatment is the absence of biological tests that inform how to best help patients manage their PTSD symptoms. A doctor doesn’t diagnose cancer based on how they feel. Rather, they use tests of the biology of the cancer to determine the best course of treatment. “And we can’t do that in any psychiatric disorder other than Alzheimer’s disease,” Krystal says. “But now we are building a foundation for this approach to the treatment of anxiety disorders for the first time.” Source: Yale School of Medicine
Processed meat may be causing rise in bowel cancer
Food safety expert says chemicals in bacon and ham giving them their pink colour are ‘one of the main suspects’
‘They misunderstand science’: Research attempting to tie autism to changes in the gut microbiome comes under fire
besity, liver disease, diabetes, and cancer are all chronic diseases that inflict misery across millions of patients. Imagine if bacteria could be to
Coffee-Rich Diet May Be Linked to Better Breast Cancer Outcomes, But Experts Urge Caution
A new study is again drawing attention to a popular morning beverage: coffee. Researchers found that women with breast cancer who consumed higher amounts of polyphenols, naturally occurring plant compounds abundant in coffee and many plant-based foods, experienced lower rates of breast cancer-related death over a long-term follow-up period.
American Cancer Society and Baptist Health Announce Partnership to Expand Cancer Screening Efforts
September 30, 2026 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) is expanding its efforts to improve access to cancer screening and early detection in Southeast Florida through an exclusive partnership with Baptist Health. This effort focuses on breaking down barriers to screening, raising awareness about prevention, and helping more people access recommended cancer screening tests. “This […]
Welsh men dying too young sparks call for a men's health strategy
Dad discovers he has cancer after he was accidently kicked in the testicles
Advocate Health Care breast cancer patients honored during Bears-Jets game at Soldier Field
The ten patients, along with their family members and care teams, were honored and celebrated Sunday's annual Real Bears Fans Wear Pink game.
Vivian Kobusingye Birchall: The People Behind the Global Health Catalyst Summit
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Good Health Report: Skin cancer survivor shares lesson learned
Good Health Report: Skin cancer survivor shares lesson learned
How Long-Term Climate Change Harms Human Health - Global Health Otherwise
How Long-Term Climate Change Harms Human Health - Global Health Otherwise / Ana Maria de Roda Husman, cancer, Dieneke Bijkerk-Schram, Fábio Serafim, Global
Breast Cancer Awareness Month in TX: The resources, events, and numbers to know
Experts say this month is about screening and early detection. One in eight women in America will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Can One Drink a Day Raise Your Cancer Risk? | Hartford HealthCare
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The 4 biggest red flags to look for in your family medical history
You may know your grandmother had cancer, for example. But do you know what kind and which stage? Or her age when she was diagnosed?
Sadie Strong hosts annual health and wellness expo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo-based nonprofit breast cancer support organization Sadie Strong hosted its eighth annual Community Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday at the Northland Workfor…
NCH Continues its Expansion of Cancer Program with New Specialists and Services
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is expanding its cancer program through the recruitment of specialized physicians, the addition of new clinical services and the continued expansion of an integrated model of
Broward Health Offers Low-Cost and Free Mammograms Throughout October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MammoThon 2026 and “Beating Cancer Together” initiatives aim to remove cost as a barrier to early breast cancer detection for Broward County women Broward Health is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October by hosting two community initiatives designed to make life-saving breast cancer screenings accessible to women regardless of insurance status or income. From October 1-31, the health system […]
Yan Leyfman: Real-World Outcomes After First-Line Osimertinib in EGFR-Mutant NSCLC
Yan Leyfman: Real-World Outcomes After First-Line Osimertinib in EGFR-Mutant NSCLC / cancer, EGFR-mutant lung cancer, FLAURA2 Trial, Lung cancer, NSCLC,
1 in 8 cancer cases are caused by infections, underscoring the importance of vaccines, experts say
Four pathogens account for most infection-related cancers, a new study highlights, but the tools to prevent them range from well-established vaccines to treatments still under development.
Leucine does more than build muscle. It powers up your cells
The essential amino acid leucine can boost cellular energy production by protecting key proteins on mitochondria from being destroyed. The discovery reveals a new connection between nutrition and metabolism that could eventually lead to new approaches for metabolic disorders and cancer.
Top Rutgers Health officials shielded from NJ conflict of interest law
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law exempting top Rutgers Health officials from revealing payments earned from its affiliate, RWJ Barnabas.
More younger women are being diagnosed with breast cancer
Learn about the importance of early detection and risk assessment in breast cancer, as shared by Missy Bohan, director of the CAMC Breast Center. Find out why starting mammograms at age 40 is crucial and how the center provides support throughout the process.
Donna DeHart: Breast cancer awareness is more than a month
Every October, West Virginia turns pink.
Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Lights Up Pink in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Country star diagnosed with rare blood cancer after health scare: ‘One day at a time’
Charles Kelley, the singer and songwriter best known as a founding member of the country trio Lady A, revealed he’s been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer.
Country star diagnosed with rare blood cancer after health scare: ‘One day at a time’
Charles Kelley, the singer and songwriter best known as a founding member of the country trio Lady A, revealed he’s been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer.
Country star diagnosed with rare blood cancer after health scare: ‘One day at a time’
Charles Kelley, the singer and songwriter best known as a founding member of the country trio Lady A, revealed he’s been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer.
Country star diagnosed with rare blood cancer after health scare: ‘One day at a time’
Charles Kelley, the singer and songwriter best known as a founding member of the country trio Lady A, revealed he’s been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer.
Country star diagnosed with rare blood cancer after health scare: ‘One day at a time’
Charles Kelley, the singer and songwriter best known as a founding member of the country trio Lady A, revealed he’s been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer.
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