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- Health
- February 19, 2026
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Scientists discover the body’s hidden “off switch” for inflammation
Researchers at University College London have identified a biological process that helps the body shut down inflammation once it is no longer needed. The discovery could pave the way for…
- Health
- February 19, 2026
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The nearsightedness explosion may be fueled by dim indoor light, not just screens
For years, the sharp rise in myopia — or nearsightedness — has largely been blamed on growing screen use, particularly among children and young adults. However, new research from scientists…
- Health
- February 19, 2026
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Scientists finally explain why chronic constipation treatments often fail
Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have identified two gut bacteria that appear to work together to trigger chronic constipation. The microbes, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, break down the…
- Health
- February 18, 2026
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NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable. Source link
- Health
- February 18, 2026
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WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark victory for public health in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region. This hard-won…
- Health
- February 18, 2026
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Intermittent fasting fails to beat standard dieting for weight loss
Intermittent fasting does not appear to help overweight or obese adults lose more weight than standard diet advice or even no structured program at all, according to a new Cochrane…
- Health
- February 18, 2026
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Sugary drinks linked to rising anxiety in teens
A new study reports a clear association between high sugar drink intake and anxiety symptoms in teenagers. Researchers from Bournemouth University collaborated on a large review that examined findings from…
- Health
- February 18, 2026
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This reengineered HPV vaccine trains T cells to hunt down cancer
Over the last decade, scientists at Northwestern University have identified a key insight about how vaccines work. The ingredients matter, but the way those ingredients are physically arranged can dramatically…
- Health
- February 18, 2026
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NHS must pay injured children higher compensation, court rules
The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS. Source link
- Health
- February 18, 2026
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Woman's leg amputated after botched knee op
The patient was the victim of a “life-changing error” when a drill slipped during surgery. Source link
