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UK Biobank releases the world’s largest metabolomic dataset for disease research

UK Biobank has today [Thursday 20 November] released the final set of data on nearly 250 metabolites – the molecules in our blood produced by our bodies as we go about our lives – in half a million volunteers.

20 Nov 2025

Study highlights growing reliance on head CTs and inequities in access

A new study shows large increases in the use of computed tomography (CT) scans of the head in emergency departments across the United States from 2007 to 2022.

20 Nov 2025

Searches for “Ozempic face” surge as people look for filler-based solutions

Public interest in “Ozempic face” rose sharply from 2022 to 2025, mirrored by increased searches for nonsurgical facial filler procedures. Surgical terms showed neutral or negative associations, indicating consumers are primarily exploring filler-based solutions for GLP-1RA-related facial volume loss.

20 Nov 2025

Researchers develop wearable microwave devices for fast and accessible health monitoring

At the University of Oulu, researchers are exploring new ways to utilize microwave technology in monitoring and assessing health conditions.

20 Nov 2025

Study compares GLP-1 drug benefits and finds substantial variation in clinical effects

GLP-1 receptor agonists improve glycaemic control and provide renal, metabolic, and selective cardiovascular benefits in people with type 2 diabetes, based on an umbrella review of 17 meta-analyses. However, these agents consistently increase gastrointestinal adverse effects and show important distinctions between class-level outcomes and individual drug effects, particularly for semaglutide.

20 Nov 2025

Midlife exercise cuts dementia risk by up to 45 percent, new study shows

Higher physical activity in midlife and late life is linked to a substantially lower risk of all-cause and Alzheimer’s dementia. Midlife benefits are strongest for moderate or heavy activity, while late-life activity is protective across all intensity levels.

20 Nov 2025

Researchers identify the key habits that help adults eat more slowly

Eating slowly and chewing well in Japanese adults were strongly associated with savoring food and avoiding eating with a full mouth, with oral health playing an important supporting role. These behaviours varied across age and gender groups, highlighting cultural eating practices and dental factors that shape how people eat across adulthood.

20 Nov 2025

Global experts call for urgent action to curb rising ultra-processed food consumption

Food companies are driving a global rise in ultra-processed food consumption that is damaging our health, and also preventing government action that could limit its harm, an international study reveals.

20 Nov 2025

Engineered CAR-T cells show promise against glioblastoma in preclinical models

With a five-year survival rate of less than 5%, glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive types of brain cancer.

20 Nov 2025

New algorithm helps robotic prosthetics support more natural human movement

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that combines two processes for personalizing robotic prosthetic devices to both optimize the movement of the prosthetic limb and - for the first time - also help a human user's body engage in a more natural walking pattern.

20 Nov 2025

Study reveals how aging reshapes protein chemistry in the brain

A study by the Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena shows that the chemical composition of proteins in the brain undergoes fundamental changes with aging.

20 Nov 2025

Evidence links severe gum disease to erectile dysfunction and broader men’s health risks

A healthy mouth is also key to a healthy body, as gum disease has been linked to non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer's.

20 Nov 2025

Combination of outreach methods can improve follow-up care for hard-to-reach patients

A combination of outreach methods – including texts, automated messages, and live phone calls – can significantly improve follow-up care for hard-to-reach patients after they have been discharged, according to a new nursing study from UCSF Health.

20 Nov 2025

Innovative new tool helps understand how gut microbes interact to influence health

The gut microbiome is made up of trillions of microbes that play a vital role in keeping us healthy.  A disturbance in the balance of these microbes can contribute to a variety of health conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

20 Nov 2025

Study finds lingering neurobehavioral symptoms after strangulation-related brain injury

In a federally funded study, Mass General Brigham investigators found self-reported vision problems and traumatic stress are experienced years after strangulation .

20 Nov 2025

Postoperative geriatric syndromes signal high vulnerability and poor outcomes in older adults

Older adults who develop a new geriatric syndrome - such as dehydration, delirium, or malnutrition - after major surgery face a dramatically higher risk of poor outcomes, including more complications, fewer days spent at home, and a significantly increased likelihood of dying within a year, according to findings published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

20 Nov 2025

Aged blood vessel cells play key role in the development of metabolic disorders

Investigators from the Center for Advanced Gerotherapeutics at Cedars-Sinai found that aged blood vessel cells play a key role in the development of metabolic disorders, including diabetes.

20 Nov 2025

Global Virus Network awards first pandemic preparedness research grants across four continents

The Global Virus Network (GVN) is pleased to announce that, for the first time, it is awarding pandemic preparedness research grants, totaling $160,000, to GVN scientists across four continents.

20 Nov 2025

Personalized brain stimulation approach shows promise for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new, personalized approach to deep brain stimulation (DBS) for people with drug-resistant epilepsy.

20 Nov 2025

Study develops highly accurate polygenic risk models tailored for Han Chinese populations

Researchers at Academia Sinica have developed the first population-specific polygenic risk score (PRS) models for people of Han Chinese ancestry, achieving unprecedented accuracy in predicting risks for common diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders.

20 Nov 2025

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UK Biobank releases the world’s largest metabolomic dataset for disease research

Study highlights growing reliance on head CTs and inequities in access

Searches for “Ozempic face” surge as people look for filler-based solutions

Researchers develop wearable microwave devices for fast and accessible health monitoring

Study compares GLP-1 drug benefits and finds substantial variation in clinical effects

Midlife exercise cuts dementia risk by up to 45 percent, new study shows

Researchers identify the key habits that help adults eat more slowly

Global experts call for urgent action to curb rising ultra-processed food consumption

Engineered CAR-T cells show promise against glioblastoma in preclinical models

New algorithm helps robotic prosthetics support more natural human movement

Study reveals how aging reshapes protein chemistry in the brain

Evidence links severe gum disease to erectile dysfunction and broader men’s health risks

Combination of outreach methods can improve follow-up care for hard-to-reach patients

Innovative new tool helps understand how gut microbes interact to influence health

Study finds lingering neurobehavioral symptoms after strangulation-related brain injury

Postoperative geriatric syndromes signal high vulnerability and poor outcomes in older adults

Aged blood vessel cells play key role in the development of metabolic disorders

Global Virus Network awards first pandemic preparedness research grants across four continents

Personalized brain stimulation approach shows promise for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy

Study develops highly accurate polygenic risk models tailored for Han Chinese populations

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

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