Vaccination coverage in Ethiopia remains low, with most children missing timely immunisation
A longitudinal study of 7,417 Ethiopian children reveals that vaccination coverage remains below 31% when tracked continuously, and most children…
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Nearly 2.7 million Malians lack timely access to antiretroviral therapy due to distance and supply-side barriers
A geographic accessibility study found that 2.7 million Malians cannot reach antiretroviral therapy services within 2 hours' travel time. Geographic…
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Childhood LGBTQ+ Stigma Linked to Long-Term Relationship Difficulties in Adulthood
Childhood rejection, discrimination, and bullying rooted in LGBTQ+ identity create persistent shame that damages adult romantic relationships. Psychologists identify meaning-making…
Bones Are Living Organs That Talk to Your Body—Here’s How
Bones are living tissues that continuously secrete hormones and signalling molecules—including osteocalcin—that regulate blood glucose, immune function, and brain health.…
Puberty Blocker Research Trial Justified to Reduce Harm in Gender-Dysphoric Youth, Says Cass Review Lead
Dr. Hilary Cass, lead author of the 2024 independent review of UK gender-identity services for children, has justified conducting a…
FDA launches pilot programme to accelerate early-stage clinical trials amid global competition
The US FDA is launching a pilot programme to expedite the approval of early-stage clinical trials, citing international competitive pressures…
PROTEUS Trial Shows Promise for Perioperative Prostate Cancer Therapy
A landmark PROTEUS trial published in Nature Medicine (June 2026) demonstrates that combining perioperative androgen-deprivation therapy with apalutamide offers a…
Young Adults Show Accelerated Biological Aging and Higher Early-Onset Cancer Risk, Nature Medicine Study Finds
Young adults are experiencing accelerated biological aging across systemic and organ-specific levels, correlating with increased early-onset cancer risk compared with…
Heliconius butterflies’ extended lifespans reveal potential pathways to understanding ageing
Scientists have identified that Heliconius butterflies live several times longer than related species and show minimal physical decline during ageing.…
High-Dose Vitamin B3 Shows Promise in Glioblastoma Treatment, Early Trial Data Suggests
A clinical trial investigating high-dose vitamin B3 (niacin) reports early findings suggesting it may restore anti-tumour immune function in glioblastoma…