Innate immune priming may evolve into a broadly applicable infection-prevention strategy
Secondary infections caused by bacteria or viruses during hospital care remain a long-standing global challenge, despite advances in modern medicine.
Toxic compounds found in synthetic and natural hair extensions
Chemical analysis of hair extensions uncovers hazardous substances, emphasizing the need for improved regulation and transparency in the beauty industry.
Big breakfast study reveals protein curbs appetite but fiber delivers stronger gut microbiome benefits
A randomized crossover weight loss trial in adults with overweight or obesity found that higher protein big breakfasts improved satiety, while higher fibre breakfasts produced
Higher red meat intake links to greater diabetes odds in large US study
Higher intakes of total, processed, and unprocessed red meat were associated with greater odds of diabetes in a nationally representative sample of US adults. Statistical
Study explores how reversible RNA editing could transform future cardiovascular medicine
This mini-review synthesises evidence showing that adenosine-to-inosine RNA editing plays an important regulatory role in cardiovascular development, cellular homeostasis, and disease biology. It highlights emerging
Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London
Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks
‘Since having Covid my life has completely changed’
A teenager has told the Covid-19 inquiry she often feels “left out” after missing so much school.
One day of planning went into Covid school closures, inquiry hears
This part of the inquiry is looking at the impact the pandemic had on children and young people.
Giant robot tribute to Brazil’s President Lula leads start of Rio Carnival
Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Carnival parades begin with a tribute to Brazil’s President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.
Kenya strike delays flights at international hub airport
Authorities say they have put in place contingency measures as a labour dispute affects travel.
Nigeria warns against enlisting abroad after reports of deaths in Ukraine
The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere.
Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
US forces board sanctioned oil tanker
US forces have boarded another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean as part of efforts to target illicit
TV star issues desperate plea to mother’s captor
US TV host Savannah Guthrie has posted a video message on social media saying, “we still have hope” – and urging whoever has her mother