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11-Feb-2026

Healthy versions of low-carb and low-fat diets linked to better cardiovascular and metabolic health

American College of Cardiology
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The quality of a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet may matter more than the amount of carbohydrates or fat consumed when it comes to reducing heart disease risk, according to a new study published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology. Researchers found that versions of both diet patterns emphasizing macronutrients from healthy foods were associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), while versions high in refined carbohydrates and animal products were linked to higher risk and adverse metabolic profiles

Journal: Journal of the American College of Cardiology

11-Feb-2026

Low-carb and low-fat diets associated with lower heart disease risk if rich in high-quality, plant-based foods, low in animal products

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets rich in high-quality, plant-based foods and low in animal products and refined carbohydrates were linked with lower risk of heart disease, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The same diets that were rich in refined carbohydrates and high in animal fats and proteins were associated with a higher risk of heart disease. The study suggests that it’s the quality of the macronutrients composing these diets that make a difference for heart health, rather than the quantity.

Journal: Journal of the American College of Cardiology

11-Feb-2026

Case report explores potential link between mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and cancer

Impact Journals LLC
Peer-Reviewed Publication

BUFFALO, NY – February 11, 2026 – A new case report was published in Volume 17 of Oncotarget on February 6, 2026, titled “Exploring the potential link between mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations and cancer: A case report with a review of haematopoietic malignancies with insights into pathogenic mechanisms.”

Journal: Oncotarget

11-Feb-2026

New findings highlight two decades of evidence supporting pecans in heart-healthy diets

Wild Hive
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Newly published scientific review of more than 20 years of research reinforces pecans’ role in supporting heart health, blood sugar control, diet quality and weight management.

Journal: Nutrients
Funder: American Pecan Promotion Board

11-Feb-2026

The ACMG Foundation 2026 Early Career Travel Award is presented to Bianca Seminotti, Ph.D.

American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Grant and Award Announcement

Bianca Seminotti, PhD is the 2026 recipient of the ACMG Foundation Early Career Travel Award. The ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine selected Dr. Seminotti based on her abstract “Mitochondrial Function in Fibroblasts from a Patient with Congenital NAD Deficiency due to Biallelic NADSYN1 Variants,” which will be delivered as a platform presentation at the 2026 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting.

11-Feb-2026

FAU study: Tiny worm offers clues to combat chemotherapy neurotoxicity

Florida Atlantic University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Chemotherapy saves lives but often leaves patients with nerve damage, causing pain, weakness, and even seizures. Using tiny roundworms as a model, researchers found that sildenafil citrate and a new compound, Resveramorph-3, dramatically reduced nerve problems caused by a common chemotherapy drug. By showing how these drugs protect nerve cells, the study highlights promising strategies to prevent debilitating side effects, helping patients complete treatment and regain control of their bodies.

Journal: PLOS One

11-Feb-2026

Study suggests migraine may be overlooked in women with enlarged breast tissue

Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Women with enlarged breast tissue who experience frequent headaches are often told they have “tension headaches,” but new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests many have migraine, a neurologic condition that requires different evaluation and treatment.

Journal: Cephalalgia Reports

11-Feb-2026

Fragile X study uncovers brainwave biomarker bridging humans and mice

Picower Institute at MIT
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A collaboration centered at MIT discovered that mice modeling the autism spectrum disorder fragile X syndrome exhibit the same pattern of differences in low-frequency waves as human patients, identifying a new biomarker for treatment studies

Journal: Nature Communications
Funder: FRAXA Research Foundation, Freedom Together Foundation, Simons Foundation, Autism Science Foundation, Thrasher Research Fund, The Pierce Family Fragile X Foundation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

11-Feb-2026

Hair extensions contain many more dangerous chemicals than previously thought

Silent Spring Institute
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study by Silent Spring Institute identified dozens of hazardous chemicals in hair extensions, including products made from human hair, providing the strongest evidence yet of the potential health risks associated with this largely unregulated category of beauty products that disproportionately affect Black women.

Journal: Environment & Health