Algae grown on dairy effluent cuts mineral fertiliser use by 25%
Gabriela Galvin
Going to space could speed up biological ageing, NASA study finds
Human blood cells that were sent into space began losing their ability to make healthy new cells, in a sign of accelerated ageing, the study found.
Loneliness linked to worse health and higher medical costs, study says
Four in 10 Britons said they were lonely at least sometimes in a new survey tracking the health costs associated with loneliness.
Men’s secondhand smoke exposure in childhood may affect their own kids
The Australian research team urged fathers to break the cycle by avoiding smoking around their children.
France preparing hospitals to care for war-wounded soldiers
The French health minister stressed that the measures are precautionary.
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Which countries spend the most money on cancer research?
The United States spent by far the most over the eight-year study period, but European countries also provided billions of euros.
AI stethoscope can detect heart issues in 15 seconds, UK doctors find
About two-thirds of patients who were flagged by the AI stethoscope as potentially having heart failure did not actually have it.
High blood pressure? How to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke
The researchers said their analysis is the most comprehensive yet to explore how intensive blood pressure control affects people’s health.
Young children are given ADHD drugs too quickly, study finds
US paediatricians often prescribe medication immediately after diagnosing 4- and 5-year-olds with ADHD, according to the analysis.
‘Very unusual’ flu outbreak in Denmark linked to music festival
Influenza typically causes outbreaks in the winter months in Denmark.
Shingles vaccine could lower risk of heart attack and stroke
Adults vaccinated against shingles had an 18 per cent lower risk of serious heart problems, the analysis found.
England to make chickenpox jab free for children for the first time
England will join countries such as Germany, Canada, the United States, and Australia, which already include the jab in their routine vaccination programmes.
Scientists create AI tool to predict risk for hereditary diseases
The researchers say the model could be used to help doctors decipher the results of genetic tests and funnel patients into the appropriate level of care.
Why whooping cough took off in one of Italy’s most vaccinated regions
The researchers said that while most children were vaccinated, delays in getting booster jabs caused their immunity to wane, allowing the bacteria that causes pertussis to take root.
More young children in England are missing routine vaccinations
The UK data mirrors trends elsewhere in Europe, where routine childhood immunisations have fallen in recent years.
Using cannabis to cope with anxiety, depression linked to paranoia
People who start using cannabis to self-medicate are more likely to be heavy users than those who use the drug socially or for fun, a study has found.
EU approves new twice-yearly jab to prevent HIV
The new treatment option comes amid a rise in HIV cases in parts of Europe.
Eli Lilly’s daily weight loss pill succeeds in latest trial
Lilly said it plans to ask regulators to approve the drug by the end of 2025.
AI chatbots inconsistent in handling queries on suicide, study finds
The researchers called for chatbots to be fine-tuned to ensure their responses are aligned with expert guidance on suicide-related topics.
Highly potent cannabis products raise risk of psychosis, study says
Cannabis products today tend to be much stronger than the plant itself, raising concerns among researchers and policymakers about their health effects.
Scientists transplant pig lung into brain-dead patient in world-first
Experts say cross-species transplants could one day help alleviate the shortage of human organ donations.
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