UK approves 'landmark' breast cancer drug A new drug that helps slow the spread of an incurable type of breast cancer has been approved for use in Britain's state-run National Health Service, officials said on Friday. Apr 11, 2025 0 23
Eviction bans linked to drop in child abuse reports Eviction bans implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic had an unexpected positive benefit for America's children, a new study says. Apr 11, 2025 0 12
Lab-grown meat: You may find it icky, but it could drive forward medical research Lab-grown meat causes heated debates. Proponents see benefits for the climate and animal welfare. Opponents worry about a Frankenstein food they regard as risky and unnatural. Whatever your opinion, the technology underpinning ... Apr 11, 2025 0 16
Better cleaning of hospital equipment could cut patient infections by one-third—and save money Hospital-acquired infections are infections patients didn't have when they were admitted to hospital. The most common include wound infections after surgery, urinary tract infections and pneumonia. Apr 11, 2025 0 29
Does financial literacy decline with age? Older adults with declining financial and health literacy are at risk of making mistakes that could significantly impact their well-being. They could, for instance, make wrong decisions on when to claim Social Security payments, ... Apr 11, 2025 0 14
How one bad protein can affect both immunity and brain development RIKEN researchers have discovered how a single mutation in one gene can simultaneously result in two symptoms—a severely compromised immune system and problems in brain development. Similar mechanisms may be at work in cancer ... Apr 11, 2025 0 30
Puberty triggers brain rewiring in genetic condition tied to autism, mouse study suggests Changes in brain connectivity before and after puberty may explain why some children with a rare genetic disorder have a higher risk of developing autism or schizophrenia, according to a UCLA Health study. Apr 11, 2025 1 985
Hantavirus caused 3 recent deaths in California: What to know about the virus Three people in Mammoth Lakes died recently after contracting hantavirus, the same infection that killed Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa earlier this year. The cases have heightened concerns among public health officials ... Apr 11, 2025 0 31
Ankle injury study with Bundesliga teams highlights pressures of returning to play New research undertaken with football teams in the Bundesliga has shown a trend between ankle injury recurrences and the speed of returning to play after rehabilitation, indicating that external pressures to recover too quickly ... Apr 11, 2025 0 15
Commentary: Ethical and legal challenges of uterus transplants in Mexico Discussions about maternal health and rights in Mexico tend to focus on health outcomes and access to health care. Academics and activists have long campaigned for the government to invest more resources in maternal health. ... Apr 11, 2025 0 14