Children who are severely obese are 27% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes by the age of 25 and have a life expectancy of 39 years if they do not lose weight
A blood test could detect signs of 19 cancers before symptoms arise, which could be the ‘holy grail of preventing cancer’
Participants taking the medication semaglutide showed a 20% lower risk of heart attack, stroke, or death due to cardiovascular disease, which could be a ‘gamechanger’ for millions of people
Naloxone reverses the effects of an opioid overdose by quickly reversing breathing difficulties and could prevent nearly 1,000 deaths in England by 2025
Whooping cough claims the life of five infants, after the UK’s biggest outbreak in two decades
There are now over 1,600 nurses trained in critical care and two nursing colleges in Zambia following the UK University’s work with the Zambian Ministry of Health
Ian Peate looks at the causes and psychological impact of alopecia, with strategies for supporting patients
The laser therapy targets epilepsy-causing brain tissues without invasive surgery, allowing patients to return home in a day with minimal risk of infection and side effects
A study found ‘alarming inequalities’ among women at risk for second cancers based on their socioeconomic status. Experts have called for an ‘urgent dedicated plan’ to tackle this
The new drug could reduce the need for blood transfusions and ensure a ‘higher quality of life’ for patients with sickle cell disease
The Transform trial is said to have the potential to reduce deaths from the disease by 40%, saving thousands of lives a year in the UK
Researchers have found that the patches could replace measles and rubella injections as a ‘pain-free and safer’ alternative
The NHS MMR campaign has boosted vaccine uptake, but UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) figures show cases are still on the rise
Mark Greener explains how worms interact with the human body
More than half of children in England have drunk alcohol by age 13, making this a ‘serious public health threat’
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