New oxygen gel could prevent amputation in diabetic wound patients

As the population grows older and diabetes becomes more common, chronic wounds are affecting more people than ever. These slow healing injuries significantly raise the risk of infection, tissue damage,…

Pecans found to improve cholesterol and boost heart health

As American Heart Month draws attention to cardiovascular wellness, a newly released scientific review is putting the spotlight on pecans, America’s native nut, and their role in heart healthy eating…

Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPs

A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately. Source link

Nearly 200,000 people reveal the real key to heart health

A new study published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, suggests that the type of foods people choose on a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet may…

Mysterious RNA led scientists to a hidden layer of cancer

The journey began with T3p, a small RNA molecule detected in breast cancer but not in normal tissue. When it was first described in 2018, it stood out as unusual.…

Scientists discover brain switches that clear Alzheimer’s plaques

Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have identified two brain receptors that help regulate the breakdown of amyloid beta, the protein…

Toxic metals found in bananas after Brazil mining disaster

Researchers in soil science, environmental engineering, and public health from the University of São Paulo (USP), the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES) in Brazil, and the University of Santiago…

'The kindness of people got me to the finish line'

Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health. Source link

Ancient DNA solves 12,000-year-old mystery of rare genetic growth disorder

An international team led by the University of Vienna and Liège University Hospital Centre has uncovered genetic changes linked to a rare inherited growth disorder in two people who lived…

Inside Health – What are the side effects of weight loss drugs?

Available for over a year Over 1.5million adults in the UK tried weight loss drugs in 2024-25. Many swear by them, but they have been associated with side effects including…