A guide to understanding and managing acne
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions seen in general practice. Acne vulgaris—the most prevalent form—affects more than 80% of teenagers and young
Category: Health
Fishing group ‘devastated’ after container fire
Craig Parkins says years of hard work has “just gone up in smoke”.
Planned 5-day strike at Kaiser Permanente facilities ends, further talks planned
The strike was planned by thousands of registered nurses and other staff.
Yogurt’s impact on bone health falls short of fracture protection, review finds
This systematic review and meta-analysis found that while yogurt consumption shows a modest positive association with bone health markers, its effect on bone mineral density
Mediterranean-style diets improve pelvic floor function and sexual health, review finds
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 31 studies reveals that healthy, anti-inflammatory dietary patterns, particularly the Mediterranean and DASH diets, are linked to improved sexual
MRI age clocks reveal how each organ ages differently and predict who develops disease or lives longer
Researchers developed seven MRI-based biological age clocks across major organs using UK Biobank imaging, linking each to proteins, metabolites, genetics, disease risks, mortality, and cognitive
Should I take a magnesium supplement? Will it help me sleep or prevent muscle cramps?
Magnesium supplements are everywhere—lined up on pharmacy shelves and promoted on wellness blogs and social media.
Testing finds lead in popular protein powders
Heavy metals might be hiding in your post-workout shake.
Children with multiple long-term conditions face nearly threefold higher COVID-19 mortality
Individuals with multiple long-term conditions are two and a half times more likely to die following COVID-19 infection than others.
Belzutifan demonstrates strong clinical activity in two rare neuroendocrine tumors
A multicenter Phase II clinical trial led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated significant tumor shrinkage and disease control
Oral combination regimen improves survival in ER-positive HER-2-negative breast cancer
Patients with estrogen-receptor-positive HER-2-negative advanced breast cancer showed significantly improved progression-free survival when treated with an oral combination regimen that includes giredestrant, a novel, next-generation
People’s heart health unlikely to be affected by some industrially processed hard fats
Two types of industrially processed hard fats, widely used in everyday foods such as bakery products, margarines and spreads, are unlikely to affect heart health
Ex-rugby pro goes from the first XV to making fifteens
Rugby professional Jonny Murphy was forced to retire early on medical grounds at just 30 years old – so he turned to his second love
Large language models prioritize helpfulness over accuracy in medical contexts, finds study
Large language models (LLMs) can store and recall vast quantities of medical information, but their ability to process this information in rational ways remains variable.