Teen had to tell deaf mum her dad might die

NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham’s grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds. Source link

Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic deliver big results but face big questions

Three recently released Cochrane reviews conclude that GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, can lead to meaningful weight loss. However, the findings also highlight concerns about the heavy involvement of drug…

Bereaved families have ‘lost trust’ over Leeds maternity inquiry, MPs say

Another bereaved Leeds parent, Lauren Caulfield, added: “Given the size and scale of failings at Leeds, for this inquiry to be successful it needs someone who understands systematic failures, is…

Scientists discover how life experiences rewrite the immune system

The COVID-19 pandemic made one thing unmistakably clear: people can experience the same infection in dramatically different ways. Some develop mild symptoms, while others face severe illness. This wide range…

Scientists just made living blood vessels on a chip that act like real ones

Human blood vessels are anything but simple. They bend, branch, narrow, and widen, creating complex pathways that affect how blood moves through the body. For a long time, however, laboratory…

This bedroom temperature could help older adults sleep with less stress

New research from Griffith University suggests that keeping a bedroom at 24°C (75°F) overnight can lower stress responses during sleep in older adults. The findings point to bedroom temperature as…

Depression may be the brain’s early warning sign of Parkinson’s or dementia

While there is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia, addressing depression early could improve quality of life and overall care for patients as these diseases develop.…

What are PFAS -‘forever chemicals’- and are they bad for us?

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in many everyday items from cosmetics to raincoats and non-stick pans. They’ve also been found in food and water – and even…

Ultra-processed foods linked to 47% higher risk of heart attack and stroke

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are heavily altered industrial products that contain added fats, sugars, starches, salts, and chemical additives such as emulsifiers. Common examples include sodas, packaged snacks, and processed meats.…

Everyone thought autism mostly affected boys. This study says otherwise

Autism has traditionally been regarded as a condition that mainly affects males. A large study from Sweden published by The BMJ now suggests that autism may occur at similar rates…