Great ape laughter reveals how human vocal control evolved
A comparative study of laughter across humans and other great apes found that its regular rhythmic structure may date back around 15 million years. The
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Simple bedside eye test may predict consciousness recovery after brain injury
A simple bedside eye test may help predict recovery of consciousness in patients with severe brain injuries, according to new research presented at the European
Scientists discover 70 existing drugs that block deadly hantavirus infections
Researchers screened over 5,000 compounds and successfully pinpointed 70 existing drugs, including unexpected beta-lactam antibiotics, that effectively suppress Puumala orthohantavirus infection in human cells. This
Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?
BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.
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Researchers are trying to improve how Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is diagnosed
Over one million children referred for mental healthcare – with anxiety the main reason
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.
Loved and loathed: The making of India’s viral liver doctor
Dr Cyriac Abby Philips has built a large online following, but often clashes with India’s traditional medicine specialists.
Resident doctors take strike action over pay
The BMA said there will “undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care” but “patient safety will still be prioritised”.
Pioneering gene therapy for rare immune disorder shows promise in early pre-clinical studies
The development of a pioneering gene therapy to treat a devastating, rare immune disorder led by UCL scientists is set to move into its next
Strategic framework enables sustainable digital pathology implementation in clinical practice
Digital pathology (DP) is transitioning from an adjunct technology to an enterprise diagnostic platform in the United States. Despite accelerating clinical adoption, many laboratories face
Gene fusion patterns refine classification of rare acute leukemias
Acute leukemias with chimeric fusion genes involving FET (FUS, EWSR1, and TAF15) family proteins and ETS (E26 transformation-specific)-like transcription factors often present with unique clinical
Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to ‘explore life beyond’ cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about “holistic healthcare” for cancer patients.
French deaths soar as extreme heat breaks European records
The head of the WHO warns that Europe must do more to protect people.
‘I forgot what it’s like to be outside’: Intensive care ward opens on rooftop
The outdoor ward, at King’s College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.