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Scientists map mouse's brain to unravel mystery of how ours work

The team of scientists behind the project said the map of neuron wiring was so complex, it looked like a picture of a galaxy.

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Woman gives birth after UK’s first womb transplant

The woman received a womb transplant from her sister in 2023, becoming the first in the UK to undergo the procedure.

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Could this simple action help remove harmful microplastics from water?

Boiling water before drinking it could be "a viable long-term strategy" for reducing global exposure to microplastics, researchers said.

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New antibiotics discovery could turn tide against drug-resistant bugs

Lariocidin was efficient against strains of E. coli, including drug-resistant ones, according to the new study.

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Stroke survivor speaks again with help of experimental brain implant

Scientists trained an AI model that translates brain activity into sound to help a stroke survivor regain speech.

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New 3D tech could bring surgeons closer to patients in remote Africa

The programme could be a lifeline in a region with too few medical specialists for the population.

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EU regulators block new Alzheimer’s drug over side effects

The company behind the drug donanemab said it will ask regulators to reconsider the decision.

Healthcare

A brain-dead patient got a pig liver. Here’s what scientists learned

The study offers the latest evidence that gene-modified pig organs could be a viable option for people suffering from organ failure.

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How common herb rosemary could be used to fight Alzheimer’s

The mice tested with the drug showed cognitive improvement and less harmful protein build-ups in the brain.

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Experimental drug may slow dementia onset for rare form of Alzheimer’s

The drug targets amyloid plaques that build up in the brain years before symptoms appear.

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People who are socially disadvantaged may age faster, new study finds

For certain conditions, those who were more disadvantaged had twice as high a risk of developing age-associated diseases.

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Microplastics may make bacteria more resistant to antibiotics

Microplastics made it more difficult for drugs to be efficient, researchers say.

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Men with better quality sperm may live longer, study finds

The quality of semen could be an indicator of overall health for men, experts told Euronews Health.

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Social media posts on medical tests are often misleading, study finds

‘Misleading’ posts about medical tests could lead to overdiagnosis, unnecessary treatment, and impact patients’ mental health, researchers said.

Nutrition

Scientists unlock new health benefit from world's most consumed drink

Brewing tea can act as filter against potentially harmful heavy metals in drinking water, a new study has found.

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Common gynaecological conditions linked to higher heart disease risk

Chronic inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic issues such as insulin resistance could contribute to the risk, researchers said.

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Body’s internal clock could play a role in teens’ late eating habits

Overweight or obese adolescents ate more calories later in the evening, a new study found.

Nutrition

Eating an egg a week could help lower risk of dying from heart disease

Those who reported consuming up to six eggs per week showed a 29 per cent lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death.

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GLP-1 drug akin to Ozempic showed no benefits for Parkinson’s disease

GLP-1 drugs are being explored as potential treatments for a range of conditions.

Healthcare

Older Americans more likely than Danes to face serious heart problems

When it comes to heart-related hospitalisations, income disparities were much wider in the US than in Denmark, two of the world’s wealthiest countries.