Parental Obesity Linked to Childhood Weight and Eating Habits—But Genetics Matter More Than Direct Influence
A study of 86,000 Norwegian children reveals that while parental obesity is associated with offspring weight gain and eating behaviour,…
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Gonorrhea burden in sub-Saharan Africa remains stubbornly high: new meta-analysis reveals 3.2% general population prevalence
A comprehensive meta-analysis covering 1,604 prevalence measures documents that Neisseria gonorrhoeae affects 3.2% of the general population in sub-Saharan Africa,…
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Global Commission Launches Framework Linking Brain Health to Economic Resilience
Global commission launches first comprehensive framework linking brain health metrics to economic resilience, addressing $4 trillion annual cost of cognitive…
NHS England Expands Precision Radiotherapy Access to Reduce Prostate Cancer Treatment Sessions from 20 to 5
NHS England announces expansion of precision radiotherapy (SABR) for prostate cancer patients, reducing treatment sessions from 20 to 5 while…
Immune Changes and RNA Patterns Predict Early Colorectal Cancer Risk in Precancerous Lesions
New research reveals immune system changes and RNA patterns that predict colorectal cancer development in precancerous lesions. The findings could…
Oxford Study Unravels Inflammatory Bowel Disease as Multiple Distinct Conditions
Oxford-led research reveals IBD comprises multiple distinct diseases with different mechanisms. Discovery opens pathway to targeted diagnostics and personalized treatment…
Surgical Menopause Linked to Severe Urogenital Symptoms Compared to Natural Menopause
New research shows surgical menopause leads to more severe genitourinary symptoms than natural menopause. Women with bilateral oophorectomy face distinct…
European Drug Pricing Pressures Rise as U.S. Policy Ripple Effects Spread Across Markets
European countries are adopting divergent pharmaceutical pricing policies, creating market complexity and affecting drug access. Healthcare systems face mounting pressure…
Republican Opposition to Opioid Treatment Medications Sparks Policy Debate
Republican federal actions and proposals targeting opioid treatment medications have sparked debate among medical experts and patient groups. The controversy…
NHS workforce planning faces strategic uncertainty as UK prioritises domestic medical graduates
NHS workforce planning faces uncertainty as new legislation prioritises UK medical graduates while reducing reliance on international doctors. Strategic coherence…