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Beta blockers offer no benefit after minor heart attack, trial finds

The trial, which tracked more than 8,500 patients across Spain and Italy, found that beta blockers, long prescribed after heart attacks, offer no clear benefit for patients whose heart function is normal.

01/09/2025

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Cancer-fighting vaccine prompts immune response for some patients

While the early-stage results would need to be validated in larger studies, the researchers said the findings offer hope for cancer patients with certain genetic mutations.

11/08/2025

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Light stimulation shows promise in slowing Parkinson's, scientists say

An early-stage clinical trial in France appeared to help restore some brain function for three Parkinson's patients.

31/07/2025

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Meet the company leveraging AI-backed physics tools for drug discovery

The start-up aims to use AI to drastically reduce the time and money it takes to develop new drugs.

22/05/2025

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Baby with rare disorder treated with personalised gene-editing therapy

The child will need to be monitored throughout his life, but researchers said the treatment’s success indicates that other patients could someday benefit from the approach.

16/05/2025

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What is double pneumonia and how did it impact Pope Francis' health?

Pope Francis, who had part of his lung removed as a young man, recently spent several weeks hospital due to a respiratory infection.

21/04/2025

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'No-burp syndrome': Why some people are getting botox to belch

Social media users and medical specialists have been raising awareness of a rare condition that stops people from burping, but treatment options remain limited and costly.

17/03/2025

Healthcare

Which critical medicines are in short supply in the EU?

The drug shortages are the result of manufacturing problems, increased demand, and other issues.

11/03/2025

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Microplastics may make bacteria more resistant to antibiotics

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

11/03/2025

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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.

06/02/2025

Health news

Uganda to launch Ebola vaccine trial to fight outbreak

Uganda plans to deploy over 2,000 doses of a candidate vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola.

03/02/2025

Health news

European regulators approve new Alzheimer's drug after rejecting it

European regulators initially said in July that the drug's benefits did not outweigh its risks.

15/11/2024

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UK scientists testing chemical in red grapes to prevent bowel cancer

Bowel cancer kills about 161,000 people in Europe every year.

11/11/2024

Health news

Kate Middleton confirms she has completed chemotherapy treatment

The Princess of Wales first announced to the public that she had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in March.

09/09/2024

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Researchers increase lifespan of mice by ‘switching off’ a protein

In a new study, researchers diminished the hallmarks of ageing in mice by injecting them with the antibody of an inflammatory protein.

01/08/2024

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British teen receives world's first epilepsy device implant

It took seven hours for neurosurgeons at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital to fit this brain implant.

25/06/2024

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Less intensive treatment can help some cancer patients, research finds

Multiple studies showed that less intensive treatment may lead to better outcomes.

03/06/2024

Health news

Single injection of ketamine can reduce postpartum depression by 75%

One low-dose injection of esketamine administered right after childbirth reduces major depressive episodes, according to a new study.

17/04/2024

Health news

What do we know about Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis?

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, shocked the world when she revealed she was undergoing treatment for cancer. Here's what we know about her recovery.

23/03/2024

Residences

World Sleep Day: Get an amazing night’s sleep at these hotels

‘Sleep tourism’ is on the rise and travellers are increasingly focusing their holidays on getting some quality shut eye.

15/03/2024