# infectious disease (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover infectious disease. Page: Feed: --- ## [9 Foods to Avoid or Limit if You Have Ovarian Cancer](https://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/foods-to-avoid-or-limit-if-you-have-ovarian-cancer/) _2026-08-26 · Maggie Aime, MSN, RN · google-discover_ Discover 9 foods to avoid or limit with ovarian cancer, including raw meats, unpasteurized products, grapefruit, and processed meats, plus safe eating tips. ## [Pacific Islands focus: addressing women’s needs during disasters, new regional alliances and impending drought](https://www.croakey.org/pacific-islands-focus-addressing-womens-needs-during-disasters-new-regional-alliances-and-impending-drought/) _2026-08-26 · By Isabelle Zhu-Maguire · Croakey Health Media_ In this month’s edition of the Pacific Islands focus column, Isabelle Zhu-Maguire reports on disaster recovery, new security alliances and renewed calls for the Federal Government to sign the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. ## [After all this time, all these recommendations, this public health intervention merits a green light](https://www.croakey.org/after-all-this-time-all-these-recommendations-this-public-health-intervention-merits-a-green-light/) _2026-08-26 · By Charles Maskell-Knight · Croakey Health Media_ As new research underscores the many health benefits of taxing sugar-sweetened beverages, health policy analyst Charles Maskell-Knight PSM examines the long and frustrating road of related policy inaction, and says the Australian Government needs to act on the evidence about the merits of this public health intervention. ## [How a sugary drinks tax would boost oral health and address inequities](https://www.croakey.org/how-a-sugary-drinks-tax-would-boost-oral-health-and-address-health-inequities/) _2026-08-26 · By Mishel Shahid, Lennert Veerman, Karen G Peres and colleagues · Croakey Health Media_ As the Victorian Labor Party’s election promise to open 10 free public dental clinics across the state puts a long-overdue political spotlight on oral health, new research highlights the benefits for oral health of introducing a tax on sugary drinks. ## [Queensland Government urged to withdraw ‘circuit breaker’ law, and invest instead in preventing crime](https://www.croakey.org/queensland-government-urged-to-withdraw-circuit-breaker-law-and-invest-instead-in-preventing-crime/) _2026-08-26 · By Tabitha Lean and Debbie Kilroy · Croakey Health Media_ Experts call on Queensland Government to withdraw its so-called 'circuit breaker' legislation which presents significant risks to the rights and wellbeing of young people caught up in the state's justice system. ## [Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon, Dies at 80](https://www.everydayhealth.com/womens-health/dolly-parton-country-music-icon-dies-at-80/) _2026-08-25 · Becky Upham · google-discover_ Parton’s cause of death has not yet been announced. Her openness in discussing her physical and mental-health struggles will help define her legacy. ## [Type 2 Diabetes Can Take a Different Toll on Women vs. Men](https://www.everydayhealth.com/diabetes/type-2-diabetes-can-take-a-different-toll-on-women-vs-men/) _2026-08-25 · Don Rauf · google-discover_ New research suggests women and men diagnosed with type 2 diabetes face differing medical and psychological risks in the years that follow. ## [In Massachusetts, Latest Annual Snapshot Shows a Tale of Two Biopharmas](https://www.genengnews.com/topics/translational-medicine/in-massachusetts-latest-annual-snapshot-shows-a-tale-of-two-biopharmas/) _2026-08-25 · Alex Philippidis · GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News_ The job contraction, according to MassBio, reflected pipeline reprioritization by biopharma giants plus contraction by smaller companies, with R&D jobs dropping significantly between Q2 and Q3 of 2025, then starting to bounce back by Q4. The mid-year drop explains last year’s overall 3.9% or 2,563-job decrease in R&D employment statewide, which fell to 62,991 from 65,554 jobs. The post In… ## [When You Go Through Menopause May Affect Your Risk of Cognitive Decline](https://www.everydayhealth.com/womens-health/earlier-menopause-linked-with-faster-cognitive-decline/) _2026-08-25 · Becky Upham · google-discover_ Compared with women who experience menopause later, women who enter this life stage sooner have more white matter injury to the brain and earlier Alzheimer’s disease, according to a large study. Read more. ## [What’s Behind Your High Triglycerides? 6 Surprising Causes](https://www.everydayhealth.com/high-cholesterol/whats-causing-your-high-triglycerides-culprits-that-may-surprise-you/) _2026-08-25 · Jessica Migala · google-discover_ If you have high triglycerides, your diet or lack of exercise may contribute. But some other causes of high triglycerides may surprise you. ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Zeo9MmoJ9DOM) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [How to Reduce Your Chance of Prostate Cancer Recurrence](https://www.everydayhealth.com/prostate-cancer/how-to-reduce-prostate-cancer-recurrence-risk/) _2026-08-25 · Abby McCoy, RN · google-discover_ Learn how to reduce your risk of prostate cancer recurrence with healthy habits, diet, exercise, sleep, and regular follow-up appointments. ## [Expanded Synthetic Promoter Library Introduced to Boost Biomanufacturing Operations](https://www.genengnews.com/topics/bioprocessing/expanded-synthetic-promoter-library-introduced-to-boost-biomanufacturing-operations/) _2026-08-25 · John Sterling · GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News_ Developed de novo using the company’s proprietary transcriptional analysis and sequence engineering platform, SynGenSys’ CHO.SET synthetic promoters combine advanced computational design with empirical validation. The post Expanded Synthetic Promoter Library Introduced to Boost Biomanufacturing Operations appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News . ## [Neural Mechanism Identified That Drives Increased Alcohol Use in Isolated Male Mice](https://www.genengnews.com/topics/translational-medicine/neural-mechanism-identified-that-drives-increased-alcohol-use-in-isolated-male-mice/) _2026-08-25 · Sophia Ktori · GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News_ A study in mice has found that loneliness can reprogram the brain in ways that promote alcohol consumption, and identified a neural mechanism through which isolation escalates alcohol use in male mice, but suppresses it in females. The post Neural Mechanism Identified That Drives Increased Alcohol Use in Isolated Male Mice appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News . ## [One Standard, Multiple Platforms: ICH Q2(R2) Qualification of Host Cell Protein Analysis by LC–MS/MS](https://www.genengnews.com/multimedia/webinars/one-standard-multiple-platforms-ich-q2r2-qualification-of-host-cell-protein-analysis-by-lc-ms-ms/) _2026-08-25 · Kathy Vuksanaj · GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News_ In this GEN webinar, USP and Alphalyse present the work qualifying beta-lactoglobulin (LACB) as a cross-platform standard for LC-MS/MS HCP analysis. The post One Standard, Multiple Platforms: ICH Q2(R2) Qualification of Host Cell Protein Analysis by LC–MS/MS appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News . ## [Pioneering Study of Alpha-Gal Syndrome Launched at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital](https://www.genengnews.com/topics/infectious-diseases/pioneering-study-of-alpha-gal-syndrome-launched-at-marthas-vineyard-hospital/) _2026-08-25 · Julianna LeMieux, PhD · GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News_ Martha’s Vineyard Hospital launches a two-year study tracking up to 300 residents to understand who develops alpha-gal syndrome after lone star tick exposure and why. The post Pioneering Study of Alpha-Gal Syndrome Launched at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News . ## [Dark Roast vs. Light Roast Coffee: Is One Healthier?](https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/dark-roast-vs-light-roast-coffee/) _2026-08-25 · Kelsey Kloss · google-discover_ Because the roasting process changes some of the nutrients and chemicals in coffee beans, dark and light roast beans may have different effects for some. ## [Cancer-Friendly Outdoor Exercises for Warm Weather](https://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/cancer-friendly-outdoor-exercises-for-warm-weather/) _2026-08-25 · Abby McCoy, RN · google-discover_ Discover safe and effective outdoor exercises for cancer patients, including walking, cycling, yoga, and swimming, plus essential warm-weather safety tips. ## [PARP Inhibitor Combination Therapy Boosts Antitumor Activity in NSCLC Models](https://www.genengnews.com/topics/cancer/parp-inhibitor-combination-therapy-boosts-antitumor-activity-in-nsclc-models/) _2026-08-24 · Savannah Wiegel · GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News_ Pairing HER3-DXd with the PARP inhibitor olaparib increased DNA damage, induced apoptosis, and slowed tumor progression in vivo in preclinical non-small cell lung cancer models. The post PARP Inhibitor Combination Therapy Boosts Antitumor Activity in NSCLC Models appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News . ## [10 Micro Habits for Healthier Skin, According to Dermatologists](https://www.everydayhealth.com/skin-care/micro-habits-for-healthier-skin/) _2026-08-24 · Cristina Mutchler · google-discover_ These skin hacks can help you stay consistent with your skin care. Learn tips for remembering sunscreen, best cleansing practices, and more. ## [Small Molecules, Big Expectations: How CDMOs Are Helping Sponsors Navigate Complexity, Speed, Scale-Up, and Sustainability](https://www.genengnews.com/multimedia/podcasts/gencast/small-molecules-big-expectations-how-cdmos-are-helping-sponsors-navigate-complexity-speed-scale-up-and-sustainability/) _2026-08-24 · Kathy Vuksanaj · GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News_ In this sponsored GEN Podcast – part 2 in a 3-part series -- a trio of experts from SK Pharmteco discuss how CDMOs are helping biopharma companies navigate critical areas including scale-up, technology transfer, advanced manufacturing, automation, sustainability, the emergence of AI, and supply chain reliability. The post Small Molecules, Big Expectations: How CDMOs Are Helping Sponsors Navigate… ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BcwjjbLAj0oA) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [Male Sex Hormones Suppress Lung Allergies by Acting on Neurons in Mice](https://www.genengnews.com/topics/translational-medicine/male-sex-hormones-suppress-lung-allergies-by-acting-on-neurons-in-mice/) _2026-08-24 · Sophia Ktori · GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News_ A study in mice found that male sex hormones can suppress allergic responses by promoting sympathetic nerve connections and norepinephrine release in the lungs. The post Male Sex Hormones Suppress Lung Allergies by Acting on Neurons in Mice appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News . ## [How Doctors Grade Glioblastoma Brain Tumors](https://www.everydayhealth.com/brain-tumor/how-doctors-grade-severity-glioblastoma/) _2026-08-24 · Abby McCoy, RN · google-discover_ Learn how doctors grade glioblastoma brain tumors, the role of molecular testing, and how tumor grade guides personalized treatment and clinical trial options. ## [Rznomics Joins Lilly Gateway Labs to Quicken RNA Therapeutic Candidate Discovery and Development](https://www.genengnews.com/topics/drug-discovery/rznomics-joins-lilly-gateway-labs-to-quicken-rna-therapeutic-candidate-discovery-and-development/) _2026-08-24 · John Sterling · GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News_ Through its entry into Lilly Gateway Labs, Rznomics officials say they plan to accelerate candidate discovery and development across its target gene database bank comprising over 200 disease targets. The post Rznomics Joins Lilly Gateway Labs to Quicken RNA Therapeutic Candidate Discovery and Development appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News . ## [The Zap: latest health and aged care news, plus key consultations now open](https://www.croakey.org/the-zap-latest-health-and-aged-care-news-plus-key-consultations-now-open-6/) _2026-08-24 · By Charles Maskell-Knight · Croakey Health Media_ The latest development in healthcare, aged care and public health policy are reviewed in The Zap, which also details key consultations now open. ## [StockWatch: Merck/Moderna Cancer Vaccine Gives a Shot in the Arm to Sequencing Companies, Too](https://www.genengnews.com/topics/cancer/stockwatch-merck-moderna-cancer-vaccine-gives-a-shot-in-the-arm-to-sequencing-companies-too/) _2026-08-23 · Alex Philippidis · GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News_ Because intismeran autogene is a personalized cancer therapy made for each patient based on the individual genetic mutations of their tumors, the Merck-Moderna stock surge extended to sequencing giants such as Illumina, PacBio of California, and to a degree Oxford Nanopore Technologies. The post StockWatch: Merck/Moderna Cancer Vaccine Gives a Shot in the Arm to Sequencing Companies, Too appeared… ## [7 Foods With More Sugar Than You Think](https://www.everydayhealth.com/pictures/high-sugar-foods-youre-probably-eating-every-day/) _2026-08-22 · K. Aleisha Fetters · google-discover_ Discover 7 surprising foods high in added sugar and learn expert tips to reduce sugar intake while still enjoying your favorite meals. ## [Recalled Blueberries May Pose a ‘Reasonable Probability’ of Serious Illness or Death, FDA Says](https://www.everydayhealth.com/digestive-health/frozen-blueberries-recalled-for-e-coli/) _2026-08-21 · Monroe Hammond · google-discover_ Publix recalled Greenwise frozen blueberries and mixed berries in 8 states. Learn how to identify recalled products, plus what to do if you get sick. ## [Should You Read Your Lab Results Before Your Doctor Does?](https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/should-you-read-your-lab-results-before-your-doctor/) _2026-08-21 · Korin Miller · google-discover_ When lab results appear in your online patient portal, you have a choice: Look at them right away or wait for your physician to reach out. Here are the pros and cons of each approach. ## [5 Lesser-Known Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship](https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/lesser-known-warning-signs-of-an-abusive-relationship/) _2026-08-21 · Michelle Pugle · google-discover_ Discover 5 lesser-known warning signs of abusive relationships, including gaslighting and love bombing, plus resources for support and risk factors. ## [Intensive Nurse-Led Supportive Care Tied to Better QOL](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/intensive-nurse-led-supportive-care-tied-better-qol-during-2026a1000t9k?src=rss) _2026-08-21 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Higher nurse-led supportive care intensity is associated with a better quality of life and lower symptom burden in patients receiving palliative chemotherapy, a study reports. Medscape Medical News ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/edMRske1UnOL) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [The Gut Remembers: One Course, Years of Echo](https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/gut-remembers-one-course-years-echo-2026a1000t8r?src=rss) _2026-08-21 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ A single antibiotic course may alter gut diversity for years. Find out which drugs left the biggest — and most surprising — traces. Medscape Medical News ## [Skin Apps Didn't Move the Cancer Needle](https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/skin-apps-didnt-move-cancer-needle-2026a1000t8s?src=rss) _2026-08-21 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Presented at EADO Congress 2026, a Dutch RCT found skin cancer app access didn't improve cancer detection at 12 months, but it did drive more benign lesion visits. Medscape Medical News ## [Five-Year Brain Organoids Reveal New Insights Into Human Development](https://www.genengnews.com/topics/translational-medicine/five-year-brain-organoids-reveal-new-insights-into-human-development/) _2026-08-21 · Julianna LeMieux, PhD · GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News_ Researchers kept human brain organoids developing for over five years, revealing prolonged maturation that mirrors human brain development and creating new opportunities to study disorders and test drugs. The post Five-Year Brain Organoids Reveal New Insights Into Human Development appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News . ## [DANDELION Computational Tool Identifies Previously Unknown Asthma-Related Genes and Pathway](https://www.genengnews.com/topics/artificial-intelligence/dandelion-computational-tool-identifies-previously-unknown-asthma-related-genes-and-pathway/) _2026-08-21 · Sophia Ktori · GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News_ Researchers developed a computational tool that could help to finding genes most directly related to disease, and which in a reported study identified 21 genes related to asthma, most of which hadn’t been discovered by other methods. The post DANDELION Computational Tool Identifies Previously Unknown Asthma-Related Genes and Pathway appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology… ## [5 Surprising, Daily Micro Habits to Lower Your Stress Levels](https://www.everydayhealth.com/mental-health/surprising-daily-micro-habits-to-lower-stress/) _2026-08-21 · Maggie O’Neill · google-discover_ Practice any of these techniques daily to be better prepared to manage stress when it shows up. ## [Lab-Grown Neocortex Models Mimic Early Brain Organization](https://www.genengnews.com/topics/translational-medicine/lab-grown-neocortex-models-mimic-early-brain-organization/) _2026-08-21 · Uduak Thomas · GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News_ By using chemical signals to guide cells to adopt distinct regional identities, scientists created lab-grown human organoids that mimic early brain development and could illuminate how specialized brain areas emerge. The post Lab-Grown Neocortex Models Mimic Early Brain Organization appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News . ## [From Models to Agents: The Next Phase of AI Adoption in Molecular Discovery](https://www.genengnews.com/topics/artificial-intelligence/from-models-to-agents-the-next-phase-of-ai-adoption-in-molecular-discovery/) _2026-08-21 · Kathy Vuksanaj · GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News_ Despite advances, AI applications in scientific research have not experienced their “Claude Code” moment. The compute power exists. The models exist. What’s missing is a system that coordinates them. The post From Models to Agents: The Next Phase of AI Adoption in Molecular Discovery appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News . ## [DeepCyte Launches Single-Cell Metabolomic Reference Atlas of Drug Toxicity Mechanisms](https://www.genengnews.com/topics/drug-discovery/deepcyte-launches-single-cell-metabolomic-reference-atlas-of-drug-toxicity-mechanisms/) _2026-08-21 · John Sterling · GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News_ Rather than generating new wet-lab data for every compound, DeepCyte trains a foundation model that is capable of predicting toxicity mechanisms for compounds that it has never measured. The post DeepCyte Launches Single-Cell Metabolomic Reference Atlas of Drug Toxicity Mechanisms appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News . ## [France Warns Of 300,000 Potentially Unsafe Condoms](https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/france-warns-300-000-potentially-unsafe-condoms-2026a1000t9f?src=rss) _2026-08-21 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ French anti-fraud and health agencies issued a warning on Friday against tens of thousands of potentially ⁠unsafe condoms sold on the internet and in shops and... Reuters Health Information ## [NHS 10-Year Plan Risks ‘Patient Harm at Unprecedented Scale’](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/nhs-10-year-plan-risks-patient-harm-unprecedented-scale-2026a1000t8n?src=rss) _2026-08-21 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Compliance with statutory digital clinical safety standards is not routinely monitored or enforced in the NHS, placing patients at risk, experts warn. Medscape News UK ## [Born Too Late? Young Doctors Speak Out on the ‘Golden Age’](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/born-too-late-young-doctors-speak-out-golden-age-2026a1000t7d?src=rss) _2026-08-21 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ They entered medicine amid COVID, prior authorizations, corporate ownership, and collapsing public trust. Some mourn what disappeared. Others wonder whose golden age it was. Medscape Medical News ## [Bisphosphonates Tied to Lower Mortality in HR+ Breast Cancer](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/bisphosphonates-tied-lower-mortality-hr-breast-cancer-2026a1000t8b?src=rss) _2026-08-21 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Researchers assessed bisphosphonate use in women with breast cancer before and after diagnosis. Medscape Medical News ## [Can Physics Predict How We Age?](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-physics-predict-how-we-age-2026a1000t7w?src=rss) _2026-08-21 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Experts from physics, biology, and medicine met to test whether aging can be mapped with quantitative models that may one day aid clinical care. Medscape News Global ## [Ustekinumab, Biosimilars Have Similar Medicare Part D Costs](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ustekinumab-and-its-biosimilars-have-similar-medicare-part-d-2026a1000t85?src=rss) _2026-08-21 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Medicare Part D covers ustekinumab biosimilars, but patients pay nearly the same out-of-pocket costs regardless of the drug price and insurers rarely provide coverage for their affiliated biosimilars. Medscape Medical News ## [EUS Biopsy Aids Autoimmune Pancreatitis Diagnosis](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/eus-guided-fine-needle-biopsy-shows-moderate-diagnostic-2026a1000t84?src=rss) _2026-08-21 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ A specialized biopsy technique using endoscopic ultrasound achieves modest diagnostic accuracy for autoimmune pancreatitis, with newer needle designs outperforming older models. Medscape Medical News ## [Microbiome ‘Leak’ From Mouth to Gut Can Flag GI Cancer](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/microbiome-leak-mouth-gut-can-flag-gastrointestinal-cancer-2026a1000t6e?src=rss) _2026-08-21 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Scientists identify a ‘microbial transmission’ signature — oral bacteria colonizing the gut — that flags gastrointestinal cancers with greater accuracy than conventional stool testing. Medscape Medical News ## [Does Anesthesia Type Affect Outcomes in Cancer Surgery?](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/does-propofol-vs-volatile-based-anesthesia-affect-outcomes-2026a1000t48?src=rss) _2026-08-21 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Propofol-based and volatile-based anesthesia show similar results in adults undergoing cancer surgery, with no significant differences noted in survival or recurrence, a meta-analysis finds. Medscape Medical News ## [Intensive BP Control Tied to Lower Recurrent Stroke Risk](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/intensive-bp-control-tied-lower-recurrent-stroke-risk-2026a1000t6n?src=rss) _2026-08-21 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Intensive blood pressure-lowering treatment after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage was linked to significantly reduced recurrent stroke risk, a meta-analysis shows. Medscape Medical News ## [Nurse Practitioners the Key to Diagnosing Ketamine Cystitis](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ketamine-cystitis-growing-underrecognized-problem-2026a1000t6m?src=rss) _2026-08-21 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Ketamine cystitis causes irreversible damage but is often caught too late. Medscape Medical News ## [Retinal Thinning Predicts Cognitive Decline in MS](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/retinal-thinning-predicts-cognitive-decline-multiple-2026a1000t69?src=rss) _2026-08-21 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Thinning of specific retinal layers predicts cognitive worsening in patients with multiple sclerosis, even without disease relapses — suggesting the eye may reveal hidden neurodegeneration. Medscape Medical News