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Better cardiovascular health scores linked to lower mortality in postmenopausal women

Life's Essential 8 (LE8) and Life's Crucial 9 (LC9) from the American Heart Association are industry-accepted metrics that summarize overall cardiovascular health.

18 Mar 2026

Pre-pandemic health patterns influence risk of developing post-COVID

Women who frequently sought healthcare for recurring symptoms before the pandemic were more likely to later be diagnosed with post-COVID, according to a thesis at the University of Gothenburg.

18 Mar 2026

Burnout crisis demands science-based strategies beyond self-care solutions

Burnout is at an all-time high, with some studies saying two-thirds of employees now cite job burnout as a major challenge.

18 Mar 2026

New approach tracks metabolic fingerprints of tuberculosis-infected human cells

Researchers from King's College London and the University of Surrey have developed a new technique to measure the content of individual human cells infected with bacteria that model tuberculosis – and it is already revealing biological changes that conventional analysis would miss.

18 Mar 2026

Combination therapy shows promise for leptomeningeal metastasis in breast cancer

Patients with leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) have historically had few treatment options. Now, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found a combination of targeted therapies, tucatinib and trastuzumab, plus the chemotherapy drug, capecitabine, may improve symptoms and extend survival in some breast cancer patients with LM.

18 Mar 2026

Aptamer Group launches targeted radiopharmaceutical program

Aptamer Group plc, the developer of next‑generation synthetic binders for the life sciences industry, today announced the launch of a new targeted radiopharmaceutical program in collaboration with Radiopharmium Ltd, a UK-based specialist consultancy in radiopharmaceutical development.

From Aptamer Group 18 Mar 2026

ProImmune and the Roslin Institute collaborate to advance animal health science

ProImmune Ltd, a global leader in immunological reagents and services, today announced a collaboration with the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute to advance veterinary immunology research through development and validation of novel species-specific Ankyron® binders.

From ProImmune Ltd. 18 Mar 2026

Key gene mutation disrupts the brain’s ability to update beliefs in schizophrenia patients

One of the symptoms of schizophrenia is difficulty incorporating new information about the world. This can lead patients to struggle with making decisions and, eventually, to lose touch with reality.

18 Mar 2026

Creating space to thrive: Bedfont® supports school library revamp

Bedfont® Scientific Limited, a local med-tech business located in Harrietsham, was pleased to help create a tranquil woodland-themed library for children at Harrietsham Church of England Primary School.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 18 Mar 2026

New nanoparticle therapy overcomes T cell exhaustion in solid tumors

Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new type of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) that could one day serve as a universal immunotherapy for cancers that form solid tumors, including common variants such as cancers of the breast, liver and colon.

18 Mar 2026

More US adolescents are obese but fewer are trying to lose weight

The rising obesity rates in American adolescents, coupled with declining weight-loss efforts, signal urgent needs for targeted public health interventions.

18 Mar 2026

New approach developed to visualize proteins at unprecedented scale and sensitivity

Proteins, one of the smallest building blocks of life on Earth, hold promise for answering some of biology's biggest questions.

18 Mar 2026

Maker of device to treat addiction withdrawal seeks counties’ opioid settlement cash

In the early 2000s, Michelle Warfield worked at a factory, hauling heavy seats for Ford trucks on and off an assembly line. To suppress daily aches in her back and hips, her doctor prescribed opioid painkillers.

18 Mar 2026

Evidence shows ACA’S mandated benefits alone don’t drive up costs. The debate continues.

In January, when President Donald Trump unveiled his one-page outline to address health care spending, dubbed "The Great Healthcare Plan," he specifically mentioned the Affordable Care Act's role in driving up costs.

18 Mar 2026

Why are men missing cancer tests despite higher positive rates?

A study highlights a gap in cancer prevention, showing men undergo genetic testing less often yet are more likely to carry high-risk cancer variants.

18 Mar 2026

New microbiome therapy improves autism symptoms in children

This study evaluates a new fecal microbiota transplant method, revealing significant symptom improvements in children with autism without invasive procedures.

18 Mar 2026

Sartorius launches next-generation platform to boost efficiency in cell therapy production

The life science group Sartorius is launching an integrated system for the production and quality control (QC) of autologous cell therapies.

From Sartorius 18 Mar 2026

DNA Script expands global access to on-demand DNA synthesis with distributor agreements in Latin America and East Asia

DNA Script, a pioneer in DNA synthesis providing scientists with rapid, on-demand access to high-quality DNA, today announced it has signed distribution agreements with Gencell, Bio-Medical Science Co. (BMS), and BioStream Co., expanding global access to the Company's SYNTAX® platform for decentralized, in-house and on-demand oligonucleotide production.

From DNA Script 18 Mar 2026

Study: Women survive cancer more but face higher treatment toxicity

Women are more likely to survive cancer than men but face a higher risk of serious and adverse side effects from treatment, according to a landmark international study from Adelaide University.

17 Mar 2026

Weight-loss drugs linked to preterm birth risk in women with pre-existing diabetes

Weight loss drugs have been linked to an increased risk of premature births among women who took them inadvertently just before or during early pregnancy to treat pre-existing diabetes.

17 Mar 2026

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Better cardiovascular health scores linked to lower mortality in postmenopausal women

Pre-pandemic health patterns influence risk of developing post-COVID

Burnout crisis demands science-based strategies beyond self-care solutions

New approach tracks metabolic fingerprints of tuberculosis-infected human cells

Combination therapy shows promise for leptomeningeal metastasis in breast cancer

Aptamer Group launches targeted radiopharmaceutical program

ProImmune and the Roslin Institute collaborate to advance animal health science

Key gene mutation disrupts the brain’s ability to update beliefs in schizophrenia patients

Creating space to thrive: Bedfont® supports school library revamp

New nanoparticle therapy overcomes T cell exhaustion in solid tumors

More US adolescents are obese but fewer are trying to lose weight

New approach developed to visualize proteins at unprecedented scale and sensitivity

Maker of device to treat addiction withdrawal seeks counties’ opioid settlement cash

Evidence shows ACA’S mandated benefits alone don’t drive up costs. The debate continues.

Why are men missing cancer tests despite higher positive rates?

New microbiome therapy improves autism symptoms in children

Sartorius launches next-generation platform to boost efficiency in cell therapy production

DNA Script expands global access to on-demand DNA synthesis with distributor agreements in Latin America and East Asia

Study: Women survive cancer more but face higher treatment toxicity

Weight-loss drugs linked to preterm birth risk in women with pre-existing diabetes

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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