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Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A personalized vaccine combined with an immunotherapy drug extended cancer-free survival in melanoma patients during a trial, though full results remain pending peer review and regulatory approval.
First patient to have brain surgery with real-time AI assistance
A patient in the UK became the first person to undergo brain surgery with real-time AI assistance, successfully having a pituitary tumor removed with the AI system helping surgeons avoid critical blood vessels and nerves.
FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that’s shown to improve survival
The FDA approved daraxonrasib, a first-of-its-kind drug for advanced pancreatic cancer that nearly doubled survival time in clinical trials. The treatment costs approximately $39,800 monthly and blocks a mutated protein present in over 90% of pancreatic cancer cases.
Statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, long-term study suggests
A 15-year study of over 132,000 people in Denmark suggests statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, with greater benefits when started earlier in life.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
British childhood vaccination rates have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts citing reduced face-to-face contact with healthcare professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment as the primary cause.
‘It can be isolating’ – how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Rising temperatures can trigger anxiety and panic attacks in susceptible individuals, according to Oxford University research. Physical sensations from heat—such as increased heart rate and sweating—can amplify anxiety symptoms.
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
A comprehensive review of 80 trials found nicotine e-cigarettes more effective for smoking cessation than traditional aids like patches and gum, increasing success rates to about one in ten compared to six in every 100.
NHS failing child sexual abuse victims, say psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has issued a public apology for decades of mismanagement in treating child sexual abuse survivors seeking mental health support through the NHS.
‘Game changer’ study seeks answers for heavy periods and endometriosis
A major UK research project called CycleTrack will create the world’s largest menstrual fluid biobank to improve understanding of heavy periods, endometriosis, and fibroids.
Solihull mum’s perforated bowel ordeal after scan error
A Solihull mother developed a perforated bowel after a CT scan was misinterpreted following her caesarean section, leading to emergency surgery and long-term health complications.
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
NHS leaders warn that autism and ADHD care in England faces potential collapse due to soaring costs and an influx of unregulated private providers capitalizing on overwhelming demand.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched following concerns about meningitis B infections. The campaign aims to protect those at highest immediate risk of the life-threatening disease.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report found the UK wasted nearly £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement during the pandemic, with poor planning and an unfair VIP contracting system criticized as a “misguided attempt at prioritisation.”
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate among adults aged 16 and over has doubled from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 government obesity strategies over three decades.
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
A Stanford-led study finds people aged 60 and over face dangerous heat stress at significantly lower temperatures than younger adults, posing growing global health risks as populations age.
‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says expert
A cognitive neuroscience professor who contributed to a Channel 4 documentary on ADHD has withdrawn her support, claiming the program was biased and misrepresented her views while promoting the condition as a myth.
HPV home-testing kits now available for women who have missed cervical screening
England’s NHS is offering nearly four million women free at-home HPV self-testing kits to improve cervical cancer screening uptake among those who have missed appointments.
‘So much fringe science’: RFK Jr’s advisers are pushing an extreme makeover in autism research
Autism advocates and researchers express concern that a federal research roadmap developed by advisers appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prioritizes unproven alternative therapies over established genetic research.
Largest review of its kind confirms benefits of tai chi and other Chinese exercises
A comprehensive review of 1,744 clinical trials confirms that traditional Chinese exercises like tai chi significantly benefit people with musculoskeletal disorders, improving physical function, pain, and bone density.
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.
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