Category: Health

Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: whether gene editing might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol

Numerous potential treatments for neurological conditions, including autism spectrum disorders, have worked well in lab mice but then disappointed in humans.

A new paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press, finds that people experiencing more economic disadvantages are more likely to smoke

Researchers have identified a promising new speech biomarker that could significantly enrich clinical trials by reducing sample size requirements and enhancing statistical outcomes.

A new treatment being trialled at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital allows more patients to be treated and quicker recovery.

Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds.

In April of 2025, HHS secretary RFK Jr. stated: “The autism epidemic is running rampant,” said U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F.

A molecule that helps regulate gene activity has also been shown to drive skin cancer growth and tumors’ ability to evade attack by the body’s

This review examines the epidemiology, health risks, neurobiological mechanisms, and emerging treatments related to betel nut addiction worldwide. It highlights strong links with oral cancer

In recent years, many media reports and social media influencers have emphasized the dangers of eating too many carbohydrates.

Edward (Ed) Waldner had no idea why he didn’t feel well but he knew he didn’t feel like himself. At 55-years of age he felt

Nearly 30 years ago, researchers began studying the gene Astn1, which encodes the cell adhesion protein astrotactin 1 in mice, and its role in brain

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use – and even in our bodies. But what

NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham’s grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds.