IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about donors at northern Cyprus clinics

At least 30 children, most of them British, are feared to have been conceived by IVF treatment in northern Cyprus using the wrong sperm or egg donors. In each case,…

Doctor says inadequate abortion cares sees women from Wales travel to London

Dickson said conscientious objection was also delaying and obstructing access to abortion care in NHS settings in Wales. The Abortion Act 1967 allows those with a conscientious objection to refuse…

Erin survived cancer aged 21 – now it’s a race against time for a chance of a baby

Nail technician Erin, who missed two years of work during her cancer treatment, also has to take on the significant costs involved. “It’s also coming with a financial burden that…

Scientists uncover the hidden nerve network fueling breast cancer

New research from the University of Oklahoma has revealed how an aggressive type of breast cancer can manipulate the immune system to draw nerves into tumors, creating conditions that may…

Low-fat vegan diet helps people lose weight without eating less

A low-fat vegan diet can reduce the energy density of the foods people eat by about 30%, helping them consume fewer calories while still eating satisfying amounts of food. The…

A little-known protein may be fueling Alzheimer’s — and scientists found a way to block it

Ursula Quitterer calls it “Compound 10,” a chemical substance developed by her research team that could potentially slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Quitterer, Professor of Molecular Pharmacology at ETH…

COVID-19 awakens dormant viruses — and one is linked to long COVID

Viruses that remain in the body for years, including Epstein-Barr, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and herpes virus, are extremely common. In many people, they cause no symptoms and appear to be harmless.…

Scientists reveal why walking gets so much harder with age

New Australian research is shedding light on why walking often becomes slower and more tiring with age. The findings suggest that the body gradually gives up some movement efficiency in…

The common mistake that could make aging joints hurt more

Growing older has plenty of upsides – but achy joints is not one of them. As we age, the joints that once handled every bend and fall start to weaken.…

This 10-cent heart drug cuts hospitalizations by 25%

A low dose of digoxin may help people with heart failure avoid hospitalization and reduce the risk of death, according to three studies led by UMCG cardiologists Dirk Jan van…