Younger and Poorer Patients Quit Weight Loss Drugs Faster Health September 14, 2025 Researchers found people stopped weight loss drugs sooner if they were younger, poorer, or male. Millions worldwide now take medications…
Americans Struggle as Healthcare Costs Climb Health September 12, 2025 Healthcare expenses in the United States are reaching new heights, placing significant financial strain on workers and families. For 2026,…
Merck halts £1bn UK expansion as drug sector faces growing uncertainty Health September 11, 2025 US pharmaceutical giant Merck has cancelled its planned £1bn UK expansion. The company said the government is failing to provide…
NHS Hospital League Rankings Reveal Norfolk as Lowest Performer Health September 9, 2025 NHS hospital league rankings have returned for the first time in over two decades, revealing the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in…
Ultrasound “Helmet” Could Offer Non-Invasive Treatment for Parkinson’s Health September 5, 2025 A new ultrasound “helmet” may provide a non-invasive alternative to deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions,…
Cheek Swab Could Detect Deadly Heart Condition in Children Years Early Health September 1, 2025 A new study has found that a simple cheek-swab test can identify children at risk of a potentially deadly heart…
US Study Finds Young Children Prescribed ADHD Medication Too Quickly Health August 31, 2025 A large new analysis has found that US paediatricians frequently prescribe ADHD medication to very young children immediately after diagnosis,…
Shingles Jab May Cut Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke Health August 29, 2025 The world’s first global systematic review suggests the shingles vaccine could lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in…
First Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Confirmed in the U.S. Health August 27, 2025 Maryland Resident Diagnosed After Travel Health officials have confirmed the first human case of New World screwworm infection in the…
First Pig Lung Transplant into Human Marks Key Step in Xenotransplantation Health August 26, 2025 Surgeons in China have successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a brain-dead human for the first time, with…
