HIV prevention jab approved for use in England and Wales. Here's how it works The first ever injectable drug that can prevent HIV has been approved for use in England and Wales. Oct 23, 2025 0 0
How a new light-based cancer treatment could destroy tumors without harming healthy cells—using LEDs Cancer treatment has come a long way, but many of today's therapies still come with steep costs: not just financial, but physical and emotional too. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy remain vital tools, yet they often damage ... Oct 23, 2025 0 4
Fancy dress contact lenses can cause infections, ulcers, even blindness—how to keep your eyes safe this Halloween With Halloween just around the corner, thousands will be shopping for fancy dress contact lenses to go with their costume. The appeal is clear, as their endless colors and shapes allow you to radically change how you look—who ... Oct 23, 2025 0 0
Teenagers and young adults who use cannabis have a higher risk of progressing to regular tobacco use, study finds Teens and young adults who use cannabis are more likely to become regular tobacco users—even if they haven't previously tried tobacco—compared to similar people who do not use cannabis, suggests a US study published online ... Oct 23, 2025 0 0
Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health Emerging adulthood—the life stage that unfolds around ages 18–25—is full of major transitions, such as starting college or learning a trade, making new friends and romantic connections, and generally becoming more independent. Oct 23, 2025 0 1
Researchers develop innovative vascularized tumor model to advance cancer immunotherapy A research team led by the Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has developed a novel vascularized tumor model using a non-surgical injectable hydrogel system. This innovative approach provides a powerful ... Oct 23, 2025 0 0
Hidden toxins in e-cigarette fluids may harm lung cells A study by University of California, Riverside, scientists has found that two toxic chemicals can form when the main ingredient in most e-cigarette fluids is heated, and that these compounds can harm human lung cells. Oct 23, 2025 0 16
Study reveals epigenetic mechanisms regulating ILC2 memory and asthma recurrence Researchers have revealed a novel mechanism by which the chromatin remodeler brahma-related gene 1 (Brg1) regulates Group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) in allergic lung inflammation. Brg1 exacerbates allergic lung inflammation ... Oct 23, 2025 0 0
The first child-specific body scan charts could enable physicians to assess obesity risk A Concordia-led research team has created one of the first reference charts showing how children's adipose (fat) and muscle levels change with age and sex—a breakthrough that could help identify young people at risk for ... Oct 23, 2025 0 0
Gluten sensitivity linked to gut–brain interaction, not gluten itself, study finds A study has revealed that gluten sensitivity, which affects approximately 10% of the global population, is not actually about gluten but part of the way the gut and brain interact. Oct 23, 2025 2 182
