Research News

October
02,
2026
| 06:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Radiation Therapy Dose Linked to High Blood Pressure in the Lungs

Lung cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment may be at higher risk for developing pulmonary hypertension, a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries …

September
24,
2026
| 06:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Consistent physical activity—especially walking—can reduce fatigue and improve quality of life for colorectal cancer survivors, according to a study led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators. Historically, nearly 40% of …

September
23,
2026
| 07:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

A team of investigators co-led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University has identified an enzyme that helps prevent the most common form of liver disease from progressing toward liver failure. Results of the …

September
10,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

A team led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators has identified a protein that may hide aging cells from the body’s immune system, allowing them to build up and contribute to age-related health …

September
08,
2026
| 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Investigators at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University used an experimental drug to reverse the effects of systemic sclerosis, a serious autoimmune disease. The study, conducted in a laboratory, was published in …

September
04,
2026
| 06:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Study Links Lower PSA Target to Better Prostate Cancer Survival

A new study led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators found that prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in the blood, which are used …

August
31,
2026
| 02:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

When added to standard chemotherapy, a clinical version of the dietary supplement L-glutamine improved survival in an early-phase trial of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. The study, led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University …

August
26,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Donations to Cedars-Sinai surpassed $200 million at the close of fiscal year 2026, a milestone now reached only three times in the medical center’s 124-year history. Grateful patients donated most of the gifts.

During FY 2026, which ended …

August
07,
2026
| 06:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Brain Cell Messengers Shed Light on Parkinson’s Disease

Brain cells that release dopamine—a messenger chemical that drives motor control— package it into tiny membrane-bound sacs called synaptic vesicles. And these …