Thousands will have died in UK’s unprecedented May and June heatwaves

May temperatures, meanwhile, hit a new UK high of 35.1C at Kew Gardens on May 26 – a significant increase on the previous high mark of 32.8C, which had been…

This ultrasound treatment may help stop arthritis before it starts

Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of The University of Alabama System, have identified a promising new use for continuous low-intensity ultrasound that could one day…

Alzheimer’s tau protein has a surprising secret role in memory

New research has revealed that tau, a protein best known for its connection to Alzheimer’s disease, is also essential for creating long lasting memories. The discovery provides new insight into…

Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK

Smelly outside toilets, muddy fields, day drinking and not sleeping might sound like a familiar festival experience to many. But, as people spend more money on activities that improve their…

Endometriosis test plans welcomed but more to be done, groups say

“With endometriosis, most people end up minimising their pain, gaslighting themselves so they don’t reach out for help,” Abbie Filer explains. “The onus shouldn’t be on them to display their…

Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease

Serotonin is usually associated with mood, sleep, and digestion. But research published in 2023 suggests this chemical messenger may also influence a small structure that performs a vital job during…

Common blood pressure drug could make cancer therapy far more powerful

A medication that has long been used to treat high blood pressure could also help make an important class of cancer drugs much more effective, according to new research from…

Yale scientists may have found how Parkinson’s disease spreads through the brain

Parkinson’s disease may spread through the brain with the help of two proteins found on the surface of motor neurons, according to new research from Yale School of Medicine (YSM).…

We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?

Some doctors are testing new approaches, seeing if tweaking the way NHS works can deliver better health. Dr David Blane is a GP in Glasgow’s Possilpark, and academic lead for…

Heavy marijuana smoking may increase cancer risk, researchers warn

As marijuana becomes legal in more states, many people assume it is relatively safe. But when it comes to cancer, the picture is far less clear. While tobacco smoking has…