Reversing age-related vision loss with retinal lipid therapy
Changes in vision are often a common sign of aging. If you sit in a dimly lit restaurant with anyone over the age of 60
Category: Health
Blood and brain biomarkers transform how doctors confirm Alzheimer’s disease
A new Lancet review proposes a three-wave diagnostic pathway that combines clinical expertise with blood, CSF, and PET biomarkers. This approach aims to deliver earlier
Study finds 7 to 8 cups a day of coffee, tea, and water tied to longer life
Researchers using UK Biobank data found that drinking 7–8 cups of coffee, tea, and water per day was linked to the lowest mortality risk. The
Flagship NHS pledge hanging in the balance – experts
A think tank warns the 18-week waiting time target will not be hit by 2029, on current rate of progress.
‘She doesn’t get another childhood’: The lives on hold waiting for wheelchairs
More than a thousand disabled children are waiting for wheelchairs and equipment that could transform their lives, Whizz Kidz say
Researchers explore blueberries as a tool to support microbiota in early life
Researchers tested blueberry powder as one of the first complementary foods in human milk-fed infants. The trial found exploratory evidence that blueberries may support healthier
UK drug price rises ‘necessary’, says Patrick Vallance
His comments come after pharmaceutical giants either paused or scrapped projects in the UK.
U.K. gene therapy trial effectively treats Huntington’s disease
Researchers at University College London reported success in treating Huntington’s disease with gene therapy, which is the world’s first to prove successful.
Sexually transmitted disease cases fall, but not syphilis in newborns
New government data shows another decline in sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults, but also a continued rise in syphilis in newborns
That Trump, RFK, Oz Presser
Yes, we have to talk about that press conference with Trump, RFK Jr and Dr. Oz., which some are characterizing as the absolutely worst firehose of
No One Believes Dr. Vinay Prasad Grew Tired of His Family. To Restore Trust, We Need an Honest Explanation From Our Medical Establishment. That’s Not Asking Too Much.
The public deserves to the full story about Dr. Vinay Prasad’s temporary resignation and how this might impact regulatory decisions moving forward. The post No
Brain biomarker that could allow early Alzheimer’s detection found
In a finding that could change the way Alzheimer’s disease is treated, researchers have identified a brain biomarker that could allow the condition to be
Are chia seeds and other fibre ‘hacks’ good for you?
Obesity and nutritional epidemiologist Dr Deirdre Tobias explains how chia seeds can help you add more fibre to your diet – but only if you’re
Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic
Dr Chris van Tulleken is on a global hunt to uncover a virus deadlier than Covid-19.