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Global report calls for innovation and cooperation to improve newborn health

More effective platforms for drug and medical device development and better cross sector engagement are urgently required to prevent the 'unacceptably high' newborn death rate, according to a global report.

26 Jun 2025

Bedfont® Scientific Limited joins IFE Group to support young people’s mental health

Bedfont® Scientific Limited, a local medical breath analysis device manufacturer, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship and participation in a local charity golf day hosted by IFE Group, raising vital funds for Young Minds, a leading UK charity dedicated to fighting for the mental health of children and young people.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 26 Jun 2025

Dual threats from Trump and GOP imperil nursing homes and their foreign-born workers

In a top-rated nursing home in Alexandria, Virginia, the Rev. Donald Goodness is cared for by nurses and aides from various parts of Africa.

26 Jun 2025

Teaching emotional skills improves student wellbeing in Japan

Today, high school students worldwide face unprecedented levels of stress as they navigate academic pressures, issues with social identity, and future career decisions.

26 Jun 2025

Ribonucleases revealed as key players in Mendelian disorders

A new review brings to light the pivotal role of ribonucleases (RNases) in shaping the molecular foundation of Mendelian disorders.

26 Jun 2025

Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods linked to Alzheimer’s biomarkers

People living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods may be more likely to have biomarkers for inflammation and Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published June 25, 2025, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

26 Jun 2025

Unknown organelle discovery could open the door to new treatments for inherited diseases

The discovery of an unknown organelle inside our cells could open the door to new treatments for devastating inherited diseases.

26 Jun 2025

More people survive heart attacks but face ongoing cardiac risks

In 1970, someone over the age of 65 hospitalized for a heart attack in the United States had about a 60% chance of leaving the hospital alive. Today, the survival rate is over 90%, with even better outcomes for younger patients.

26 Jun 2025

Targeting the tumor microenvironment to improve osteosarcoma outcomes

The complex tumor microenvironment (TME) in osteosarcoma is emerging as a critical factor in disease progression and treatment resistance.

26 Jun 2025

Study shows polar winter challenges men’s muscle mass but not hormone levels

Researchers tracked testosterone, cortisol, and body composition in 23 men overwintering at Concordia Station, Antarctica. Despite extreme polar conditions, hormone levels remained stable, though nearly half the crew experienced significant muscle loss.

26 Jun 2025

One in six cancer medications fails safety standards in sub-Saharan Africa

Serious quality defects were found in a significant number of cancer medications from sub-Saharan Africa, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame.

26 Jun 2025

Performance pay initially boosted GP care but gains did not last

Introducing performance related pay for UK general practices initially improved quality of care, but did not seem to provide lasting improvements beyond that expected by previous trends, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

26 Jun 2025

Experts urge shift from weight focus to patient centered care

Focusing solely on achieving weight loss for people with a high body mass index (BMI) may do more harm than good, argue experts in The BMJ today.

26 Jun 2025

Parse Biosciences GigaLab to support Mount Sinai researchers in generating one of the largest Alzheimer's and Parkinson's single cell datasets

Parse Biosciences today announced their commitment to support researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in generating one of the largest single cell datasets focused on understanding alternative splicing events in the cells of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients.

From Parse Biosciences 26 Jun 2025

Hot tubs may offer greater health benefits than saunas

Hot tubs and saunas can both soothe aching muscles and provide welcome warmth, but hot tubs might offer greater health benefits.

26 Jun 2025

Common autoimmune drug shown to help patients with giant cell arteritis

A common medication already used for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis is effective for patients with giant cell arteritis, according to findings from a team at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

25 Jun 2025

What happens when job candidates face AI instead of humans?

When people know they are being assessed by AI rather than humans, they tend to present themselves as more analytical and less intuitive or emotional. This “AI assessment effect” could shift hiring and admissions decisions, raising new questions for organizations relying on algorithmic evaluation.

25 Jun 2025

Brown University scientists discover protein essential for heart survival

New findings by a team of molecular biologists at Brown University on the critical role of a protein called AIMP3 in heart function could inform new treatments for heart disease.

25 Jun 2025

Tirzepatide rewires appetite and slashes calorie intake in new obesity trial

A 6-week randomized trial found that tirzepatide significantly reduced energy intake, appetite, and cravings in adults with overweight or obesity, outperforming liraglutide and placebo. Brain imaging revealed that tirzepatide also lowered neural responses to high-fat, high-sugar food cues, offering mechanistic insight into its potent weight-loss effects.

25 Jun 2025

Updated COVID-19 vaccines found effective against severe illness

A new multi-state study led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) VISION Network – including Regenstrief Institute – has provided the most comprehensive assessment to date of the effectiveness of 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines among adults in the U.S. during the XBB and JN.1 Omicron subvariant waves.

25 Jun 2025