Scientists discover a compound that could supercharge aging muscle repair
Skeletal muscle often begins to deteriorate relatively early in the aging process. Over time, this can cause loss of strength, increased scarring, fat buildup within muscle tissue, and a decline…
AI helps Stanford scientists discover “natural Ozempic” without the usual side effects
Stanford Medicine researchers have identified a naturally occurring molecule that may suppress appetite and reduce body weight in a way that resembles semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic. In animal…
WHO launches seven strategies to prevent drowning
Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July, the World Health Organization (WHO) is launching a new technical package to help governments and communities implement seven proven measures to…
Evidence lacking for Oxevision monitoring tech, inquiry hears
There is no “strong independent evidence” that a monitoring system used widely in mental health wards has improved patient safety, an inquiry has heard. The Lampard Inquiry is examining the…
Norfolk and Suffolk female veterans support groups replicated
Chelley Tulloch, a former RAF medic, has been working with the group and found it beneficial to her mental health. She experienced PTSD following multiple deployments to war zones around…
Natural compound may fight rheumatoid arthritis at its source
A natural compound called obakulactone (OL) may offer a new way to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published in Engineering. OL is a tetracyclic triterpenoid isolated from…
Goodbye, cavities? New gel could regrow tooth enamel
A newly developed dental gel may be able to rebuild damaged tooth enamel, potentially creating a new approach to preventing decay and restoring worn teeth. Scientists at the University of…
Popular childhood drinks may raise blood pressure decades later
Drinking fruit juice and sugar-sweetened beverages regularly from childhood into adulthood may increase the likelihood of developing high blood pressure later in life, according to new research published today in…
A healthier global diet could cut farm emissions by 85%
A worldwide shift toward healthier diets, more efficient farming, and far less food waste could fundamentally change what farmers produce and how agricultural land is used by 2050. New modeling…
Multiple sclerosis: First drug to help patients walk now on NHS in England
Aysen Slack, 65 and from Eastbourne, chose to pay privately for the pills once she heard about them. She said fampridine was “working well for me” but came at a…
















