We always joked dad looked nothing like his parents – then we found out why
Matthew’s father died late last year – before learning the truth about his family history.
Category: Health
The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret to fixing the NHS
With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as
NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump’s deep cuts in public health research
Scores of National Institutes of Health researchers and staffers have come forward to send their Trump-appointed leader a letter challenging policies they say undermine the
NHS calls for 200,000 new blood donors as supplies run low
The health service issued an “amber alert” last year and stocks remain low ever since.
Nurses to vote on pay deal as potential strike looms
The ballot is being billed by representatives as the biggest single vote by the profession in the UK.
Doctors trialling ‘poo pills’ to flush out dangerous superbugs
Can a dose of good bacteria clear superbugs from their hiding place in the bowels?
Emissions fell when firms reported them—EPA may end rule
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency is taking aim at dozens of rules aimed at protecting the environment, including one that requires big polluters to
Drs. Marty Makary and Vinay Prasad embrace a “more fluid concept of evidence” at the FDA
Last Thursday during a roundtable on stem cell therapies, new FDA Commissioner Marty Makary referred to EBM levels of evidence as an artificial and dogmatic
Our Current Medical Establishment Would Have Botched COVID, The Same Way They Are Botching Measles
Those of us who paid attention to their COVID wishcasting are not the least bit surprised that measles is killing and injuring children under their
Kids notice sugar warnings but still reach for flavored milk
Findings reveal that sugary drink labels lead to minor changes in children’s beverage selections, pointing to the necessity for effective labeling strategies.
Breakthrough tumor profiling study offers hope for more precise skin cancer care
Every tumor is unique. This makes it difficult to find the most effective therapy for treatment. The Tumor Profiler Center of the University Hospital Zurich
European study maps cross border spread of diphtheria among refugees
In 2022, Western Europe experienced the largest surge in reported diphtheria infections in 70 years. Clinical and genomic data from the outbreak point toward transmission
AI transforms sightseeing for visually impaired users
The VIPTour AI system empowers visually impaired individuals to explore unfamiliar environments, enhancing emotional engagement and cognitive mapping accuracy.
Can scientists predict life longevity from a drop of blood?
This study presents an intrinsic capacity clock, using blood samples to predict mortality risk and enhance understanding of aging and lifestyle impacts.