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Ethiopia eyes experimental Marburg vaccine after outbreak
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Key US panel to vote on changing infant hepatitis B vaccine recommendation
ACIP vote follows two postponements and contentious meeting and comes as RFK Jr pushes for vaccine delayAfter a delay and an unusually contentious meeting, a federal vaccine advisory panel was expected to vote on Friday whether to change the longstanding recommendation that all newborns be immunized
Alzheimerâs blood tests may be misleading for people with kidney problems
A large study found that people with impaired kidneys tend to have higher Alzheimerâs biomarkers, yet they donât face a higher overall risk of dementia. For those who already have elevated biomarkers, kidney problems may speed up when symptoms appear. The findings show that kidney health can change
Experimental RNA treatment shows surprising DNA repair power
Cedars-Sinai scientists have created a new experimental drug called TY1 that helps the body repair damaged DNA and restore injured tissue. The discovery came from studying tiny molecular messages released by heart cells that naturally support healing after injury. By identifying and recreating the m
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STAT+: In sweeping presentation, vaccine critic urges government advisers to rethink childhood shots
In sweeping presentation, vaccine critic urges government advisers to rethink childhood shots.
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Experience: I gave birth to the worldâs first IVF boy
My husband and I were unable to have children, and then we heard about a new experimental techniqueI was 26 when my gynaecologist told me that my fallopian tubes were blocked and there would be no way I could get pregnant. I was devastated. IÂ had always wanted children. It was 1972; I was living in
Scientists find hidden brain nutrient drop that may fuel anxiety
Researchers found that people with anxiety disorders consistently show lower choline levels in key brain regions that regulate thinking and emotions. This biochemical difference may help explain why the brain reacts more intensely to stress in anxiety conditions. Scientists believe nutrition could p
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Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses
The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS.
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Hospitals facing unprecedented flu season, say NHS bosses
Record number of patients in hospital in England with flu for this time of year, figures show.
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NHS must take elderly infections more seriously, Chris Whitty warns
England's chief medical officer says doctors do not appreciate risk of heart attack and stroke, as flu cases rise.
Daily coffee may slow biological aging in mental illness
Researchers studying people with major psychiatric disorders found that drinking up to four cups of coffee a day is associated with longer telomeres. This suggests a potential slowing of biological aging by about five years. However, drinking five or more cups showed no benefit and may even contribu
Simple nutrient mix delivers surprising autism breakthrough in mice
A low-dose mix of zinc, serine, and branched-chain amino acids boosted neural function and social behavior in autism mouse models. The combination restored more typical synaptic protein patterns and reduced excessive amygdala activity. Individual supplements had no effect, showing that the nutrients
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MND took our son at 14 - anyone at any age can get it
Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, died last month, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January.
Scientists capture flu viruses surfing into human cells in real time
Scientists have captured a never-before-seen, high-resolution look at influenzaâs stealthy invasion of human cells, revealing that the cells arenât just helpless victims. Using a groundbreaking imaging technique, researchers discovered that our cells actually reach out and âgrabâ the virus as it sea
New tools saved a million lives from malaria last year but progress under threat as drug resistance rises
This yearâs report provides a critical and up-to-date snapshot of efforts to control and eliminate malaria across 80 countries. The report also presents the threat posed by antimalarial resistance and its impact.
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Parents face 12-month wait to learn how babies died
Shane Bevan and Laura Tongue say it is "cruel" for grieving families to be left waiting for answers.
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Doctors failed to tell dad-of-seven he was dying
William Chapman only found out he had a terminal diagnosis when his GP mentioned it in passing.
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Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save ÂŁ500 a year.
A common constipation drug shows a surprising ability to protect kidneys
A surprising link between constipation and kidney decline led researchers to test lubiprostone, revealing that it can protect kidney function. The results point toward gut-based, mitochondria-boosting therapies as a promising new avenue for CKD care.
Scientists reveal what really drives the âfreshman 15â
College life creates a perfect storm for overeating, as students consume more calories when surrounded by friends, eating in dining halls, or following unstructured schedules. A four-week study using a mobile app revealed that students often underestimate how much they eat, especially in social or f