New Blood Tests and Stool Screens Join Colonoscopy as Primary Options for Colorectal Cancer Detection
The American Cancer Society updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines to include blood-based tests alongside colonoscopy and stool screening methods. The…
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More than 170 million women worldwide live with PCOS, yet growing advocacy suggests the condition's name contributes to misunderstanding and…
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UK approves 342 parallel drug import licences in 2026 amid post-Brexit medicine access challenges
UK regulators approved 342 parallel import licences for medicines in 2026, a 15% increase reflecting growing reliance on EU supply…
UK Approves 47 New Medicines in 2026, Including Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Treatment
The UK approved 47 new medicines in 2026, with neurological treatments leading the way. The MHRA's accelerated pathways reduced approval…
Scientists Reverse Anxiety in Mice by Targeting Tiny Amygdala Circuit
Researchers successfully reversed anxiety in mice by targeting a specific group of amygdala neurons. The breakthrough identifies a promising new…
Quality Gap Exposed in Maternal Healthcare Across Three High-Performing Countries
Study of Nepal, Senegal, and Zambia reveals significant gaps between skilled birth attendance coverage and actual care quality. Research published…
New diabetes pill activates muscle metabolism, burns fat without appetite suppression
Scientists develop experimental diabetes pill that activates muscle metabolism instead of suppressing appetite like Ozempic. Early trials show promise for…
Enterovirus D68 vaccine shows promise in primate trial targeting severe childhood paralysis
A virus-like particle vaccine against enterovirus D68 successfully generated neutralizing antibodies in primate trials, offering hope for preventing childhood paralysis.…
WMO Warns El Niño Will Drive Record Heatwaves Through August 2024
The World Meteorological Organization warns that El Niño conditions will drive above-average temperatures, intensifying heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires through August…
HIV infection triggers CD4+ T cells to transform into CD8+ cells, Science study reveals
Groundbreaking research shows HIV-1 can convert CD4+ helper T cells into CD8+ cells while preserving immune memory, potentially explaining persistent…