Protein ‘Mitch’ emerges as potential obesity treatment target in human cell study
Researchers have identified a protein called Mitch that, when disabled in human cells, enhances fat metabolism and suppresses new fat…
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UNICEF warns of devastating toll on children in armed conflict zones across globe
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell warned the UN Security Council that children in armed conflict zones face a cascading health…
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Diabetes Experts Expelled from ADA Meeting Over NIH Funding Protest Sparks Controversy
Five diabetes researchers were expelled from the ADA annual meeting for distributing editorial copies criticizing NIH funding cuts. The incident…
Drug Shortages Decline 23% in US, But Systemic Problems Persist
US prescription drug shortages fell 23% in 2025, but average shortage duration increased to 18 months. Cancer drugs and generic…
Machine Learning Model Predicts Child Pneumonia Hospitalisation Risk in Malawi Primary Care
New machine learning model achieves 87% accuracy in predicting which children with pneumonia need hospitalisation within seven days. Study in…
E-cigarette Use After Quitting Smoking Linked to Higher Lung Cancer Risk
Major Korean study of 4.5 million adults reveals higher lung cancer risk among e-cigarette users after smoking cessation compared to…
First Lassa Fever Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Human Trial
First-in-human trial of dual rabies-Lassa fever vaccine shows promising safety and immune response results. The breakthrough could protect millions in…
When Colleagues Make Derogatory Comments About Patients: A Clinical Response Guide
New BMJ guidance provides healthcare professionals with a structured framework for addressing colleague's derogatory patient comments. Expert recommendations emphasize assessing…
WHO and BBC Launch Global Series on Animal-Human Health Connections
WOAH and BBC StoryWorks launch "Animals & Us," a multimedia series exploring critical animal-human health connections and One Health principles.…
Middle powers must unite on health data and AI to challenge tech dominance
Countries like Canada, Australia, and South Korea should unite to develop health AI systems that serve public interests rather than…