FDA clears first cholesterol pill to rival costly injections A new daily pill will give people with stubbornly high cholesterol a cheaper, needle-free way to lower their levels. Jul 16, 2026 0 7
Brexit nurse exodus linked to more than 3,700 extra hospital deaths, researchers warn The sharp fall in EU nurses joining the NHS after the Brexit referendum may have contributed to more than 1,200 additional patient deaths each year in England, according to new research led by the University of Surrey in ... Jul 16, 2026 0 3
MicroRNA discovery points to new strategy for slowing lung cancer growth Cancer develops when the body's systems for controlling cell growth break down, allowing cells to multiply unchecked. Texas A&M researchers have identified two naturally occurring molecules that appear to help restore those ... Jul 16, 2026 0 8
About one-third of women 35 years and older report perimenopause uncertainty Perimenopause uncertainty is prevalent among 34% of women aged 35 years or older, according to a study published online July 14 in Menopause. Jul 16, 2026 0 4
Deleting two molecular gatekeepers sharply reduces metastasis in mouse tumors By analyzing individual cancer cells, researchers from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) discovered the transcriptional regulators governing epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in tumors and identified key master ... Jul 16, 2026 0 5
How weight loss drugs pose challenges for plastic surgeons The popularity of GLP-1 drugs has created a new generation of body contouring patients and a new set of challenges for plastic surgeons. Jul 16, 2026 0 6
Implant helps paralyzed man to feed himself and drink from a cup A neuroprosthetic system has helped a man with paralysis move his hand and feel touch again following a spinal cord injury, reports research published in Nature Medicine. Some of the system's benefits continued even when ... Jul 16, 2026 0 54
How to soothe thumb pain when texting and scrolling Do your hands hurt when you use your phone? All that texting and scrolling might be stressing out your fingers. Jul 16, 2026 0 4
New images map key membrane protein in brain related to stroke Scientists have, for the first time, mapped in exquisite three-dimensional detail six major conformations of a membrane in the brain related to learning, memory and fear-related behavior. Jul 16, 2026 0 4
Simple antiseptic approach could help prevent deadly infections in newborn babies A low-cost antiseptic treatment routinely used in health care settings could help reduce the risk of life-threatening infections in newborn babies, according to new research led by scientists at City St George's. Jul 16, 2026 0 6
