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Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks
A large study found high blood levels of xylitol, a sweetener used in chewing gum and other products, were associated with increased cardiovascular risks including strokes and heart attacks.
At a federal autism advisory committee meeting, members double down on long-debunked theories
Members of a federal autism advisory committee explicitly linked vaccines to autism, a connection that has been thoroughly debunked by scientific research, during a recent meeting.
New heart attack definition promises better care for women
Major cardiovascular health organizations have agreed on the first universal definition of a heart attack, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment for women who have historically received delayed or less effective care.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an AI-designed vaccine targeting coronaviruses, marking the first time an artificially intelligent antigen has been tested in humans.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found over-the-counter antihistamines and a prescription anti-inflammatory drug offered modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though not a cure.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new treatment called teplizumab that can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a potential shift from century-old insulin-based approaches.
‘Billy’s thriving’: family’s joy as boy who helped legalise cannabis medicine in UK turns 21
Billy Caldwell, who helped legalize cannabis-based medicine in the UK after his severe epilepsy diagnosis in infancy, celebrated his 21st birthday seizure-free and thriving at his Northern Ireland home.
UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer
A decades-long study of 22,000 Britons found men with heart disease face substantially higher lifetime cancer risk (17.3%) compared to women (12.8%), with smoking, obesity and alcohol consumption identified as key drivers.
How easy is it to find an NHS dentist? It depends on where you live
Nearly 600 dental practices in England have withdrawn from NHS care over the past decade, with some regions experiencing particularly steep declines and leaving many communities unable to access NHS appointments.
‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina
A new study finds that a chest implant significantly reduces chest pain in 75% of refractory angina patients within six months, offering hope for the estimated 300,000 people in England with this debilitating condition.
New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies
A new daily diabetes and weight-loss pill called Foundayo has launched in UK pharmacies, offering an oral alternative to injectable treatments for eligible patients.
Kids with brain injuries thrive at this camp. But federal research funding is in flux
Camp Cranium provides weeklong support for children with brain injuries through activities like archery and rock climbing. Federal research funding for traumatic brain injury prevention is currently in flux following CDC staff cuts and a lapsed congressional act.
Rwandans love their milk bars. The health minister wishes they’d drink a little less
Rwanda’s popular milk bars are facing scrutiny from health officials who worry that excessive milk consumption contributes to obesity and chronic disease among urban residents.
Thousands of UK women have undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth each year, study finds
Research reveals that at least 15,000 UK women annually develop undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth, with the true figure potentially double that, as GPs often mistake it for postnatal depression.
Hypermobility – the little-known ‘bendy disease’ that causes pain
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, a connective tissue condition causing joint flexibility and pain, remains largely undiagnosed in the UK, with patients waiting an average of 19 to 21.7 years for diagnosis.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay, resulting in some cancelled services though the Department of Health reported 90% of routine and elective appointments proceeded as scheduled.
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
UK health authorities are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs served at restaurants and catering establishments, with cases spreading across multiple regions.
Decoding DEA action on kratom-related substances
The DEA extended the public comment period for a proposed ban on the kratom-derived compound 7-OH until September 10, while finalizing restrictions on three related substances that took effect this week.
RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denied under questioning that his 2019 Samoa trip involved vaccines, but newly released documents show he wrote to the Samoan prime minister requesting to study the nation’s measles vaccines.
AI can detect heart disease in women using mammograms, study suggests
Researchers using artificial intelligence on routine mammograms successfully identified women with heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke history, potentially enabling breast cancer screening to serve dual diagnostic purposes.
What’s in Merck and Moderna’s cancer vaccine algorithm?
Moderna and Merck’s personalized cancer vaccine could be the first approved medicine whose genetic instructions are written by an algorithm, selecting 34 neoantigens for each patient’s bespoke mRNA vaccine.
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