Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be “challenging”. Source link
Scientists find hidden brain cells helping deadly cancer grow
A team of researchers in Canada has identified a new way to slow the growth of glioblastoma, the most aggressive and currently incurable type of brain cancer, and they have…
'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave. Source link
Scientists found a protein that drives brain aging — and how to stop it
Aging takes a serious toll on the hippocampus, the part of the brain that plays a central role in learning and memory. Scientists at UC San Francisco have now pinpointed…
Scientists discover hidden gut signals that could detect cancer early
Scientists have identified a set of biological markers that could significantly improve how gastrointestinal diseases (GIDs) are detected and treated. These conditions include gastric cancer (GC), colorectal cancer (CRC), and…
Artificial saliva made from sugarcane protein protects teeth from acid and decay
A new type of artificial saliva, delivered as a mouthwash and made using a lab-modified sugarcane protein called CANECPI-5, could help protect the teeth of patients with head and neck…
Scientists create “smart” DNA drug that targets cancer cells with extreme precision
How can doctors destroy cancer cells without harming healthy tissue? That question remains one of the biggest challenges in modern oncology. Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have now…
Scientists reveal new blood pressure treatment that works when others fail
A new medication has been found to significantly reduce blood pressure in people whose levels remain dangerously high even after taking multiple existing drugs. The findings come from a Phase…
Most U.S. states are warming but not in the way you think
Climate change is affecting the United States in very different ways depending on the region, according to a study published in PLOS Climate. Researchers María Dolores Gadea Rivas of the…
Binge drinking just once a month may triple your risk of liver scarring
LOS ANGELES — People may assume that if they drink lightly during the week or month, heavy drinking on the occasional Friday or Saturday may not cause their liver harm. New research suggests otherwise, according to a Keck Medicine…
















