New cholesterol guidelines could change when you get tested

For the first time since 2018, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have released updated clinical guidance on how to screen for and manage blood cholesterol.…

WHO Member States agree to extend negotiations on key annex to the Pandemic Agreement

World Health Organization (WHO) Member States have agreed to extend negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement, with discussions to resume in…

Pupil art sessions 'bring joy' to hospice

The Hospice in the Weald in Pembury runs the sessions for people with life-limiting conditions. Source link

Scientists discover a hidden system that turns brown fat into a calorie burner

Researchers have discovered how a crucial protein switches on brown fat by helping it build the blood vessels and nerve connections needed for heat production. The findings, published in Nature…

Scientists discover why your appetite suddenly disappears when you’re sick

Anyone who has had a severe stomach illness recognizes the pattern. Even after the worst symptoms fade, appetite often disappears and can take time to return. This same effect is…

Popular sugar substitute linked to brain damage and stroke risk

From low-carb ice cream and keto protein bars to “sugar-free” soda, erythritol has become a staple ingredient in many modern foods. However, new research from the University of Colorado Boulder…

This new carbon material could make carbon capture far more affordable

Stopping carbon dioxide (CO2) before it enters the atmosphere is a critical way to cut greenhouse gas emissions. While carbon capture has been around for many years, it has not…

Ultrasound delays putting pregnant women and cancer patients at risk, sonographers say

Demand for ultrasound has increased but too few people are being trained for the job, sonographers warn. Source link

Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks?

The Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, has asked independent experts in the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) to look again at the decision not to vaccinate teenagers. There have…

Scientists discover why cancer drugs don’t work for everyone

One of the biggest challenges in cancer care is that the same therapy can be highly effective for some patients yet fail entirely for others. A new study published in…