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23% Faster Cognitive Decline Associated with Regular Table Salt Addition, New Study Shows
Brazilian study documents 23% faster cognitive decline among older adults who regularly add table salt to meals over 24 months.
Secure by Design: Biobanks Shift to Trusted Research Environments for Data Protection
Biobanks adopt trusted research environments to enhance data security while maintaining scientific accessibility, though implementation challenges persist.
England Reports Sharp Rise in Lyme Disease Cases Amid Expanding Tick Populations
England's Lyme disease cases surge 22% in 2025 as tick populations expand across the country.
Nearly 400 antibiotic-resistant infections per week in England in 2024, UK data shows
England recorded nearly 400 antibiotic-resistant infections per week in 2024, despite NHS prescribing declining below pre-pandemic levels. Private sector prescribing…
8.4 Million Type 1 Diabetes Patients Face Treatment Access Barriers
An estimated 8.4 million Type 1 diabetes patients worldwide depend on insulin, yet access barriers in resource-limited settings continue to…
Announcement: Edinburgh Physicians Challenge Wood Burning Industry’s Health Claims After Lobbying Investigation
Edinburgh physicians expose wood burning industry tactics after BMJ investigation reveals systematic efforts to undermine health evidence about PM2.5 particles.…
WHO Data Shows Landmark Achievement: 2.3 Billion Malaria Cases Averted Since 2000
Global malaria control has averted 2.3 billion cases and 14 million deaths since 2000, with 37 countries reporting fewer than…
60mg Denosumab Formulation Affected by UK Carton Labelling Error—MHRA Confirms Minimal Risk
The 60mg denosumab formulation affected represents lowest-risk Class 4 alert as internal labels remain accurate.