October 29, 2026

Medical Oddities: The ghost that haunted a heart

From haunted hearts to toxic treats, medicine has a few Halloween tricks up its sleeve.

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October 28, 2026

Miliary tuberculosis may masquerade as toxoplasmosis

Chest imaging and sputum testing uncovered tuberculosis in a patient whose incidental brain lesions initially suggested a parasitic infection.

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October 28, 2026

Persistent anxiety linked to cognitive lapses

Women with consistently higher anxiety symptoms reported more forgetfulness, distractibility, and unintended actions during pregnancy and early postpartum.

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October 28, 2026

Anti-CGRP antibodies may raise miscarriage risk

Findings from 7,579 pregnancies suggest a potential safety concern with migraine prevention during early pregnancy.

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October 23, 2026

Caffeine may be tied to lower cortical surface area

Shorter sleep duration and brain structural differences may help explain associations between caffeine consumption and later mental health problems among adolescents

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October 23, 2026

Fulminant GBS may mimic brain death

Investigators describe preserved cerebral activity, prolonged mechanical ventilation, and partial neurological recovery in patients with profound paralysis.

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October 21, 2026

PMOS-dementia link may reflect metabolic risks

Investigators identify insulin resistance and obesity as possible contributors to neurologic changes.

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October 20, 2026

Annual dementia cases may double by 2050

A global analysis reveals differences in dementia incidence by sex and country income, with implications for future prevention and care.

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October 16, 2026

Peanuts may improve regional brain insulin response

A randomized crossover trial found changes in insulin-induced cerebral blood flow following 16 weeks of daily peanut consumption, although the connection to improved memory remains unclear.

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October 14, 2026

Skin odor signatures may shift with age

Investigators linked distinct odor patterns to life stage, sex, and skin microbes, while limited longitudinal evidence leaves their clinical utility uncertain.

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