An oral robotic pill could soon provide an alternative to painful injections in treating osteoporosis and other chronic diseases. Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) has for decades been...
The initial four patients have been enrolled in a first-of-its-kind trial to test a treatment for so-called ‘brain tsunamis’ often suffered by heart attack and stroke...
Visually impaired iPhone users can now download two new free apps developed to give them more autonomy in their everyday lives. Created by a team based...
Weight and body mass index (BMI) policies introduced by NHS commissioning groups in England are restricting patients’ access to hip replacement surgery, researchers claim. A study...
Human papillomavirus (HPV) related throat and mouth cancers could soon be among the most common forms of the disease in adults between the ages of 45...
Wrinkles are a natural part of ageing. But few of us welcome their appearance. Whilst we may be prepared to embrace the wisdom and experience that...
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi has received the unanimous support of a US Food and Drug Administration advisory panel – all but ensuring full approval for the...
A new antibody has been identified that could help patients who don’t respond to current therapies for the most aggressive form of skin cancer. Researchers at...
Taurine – a nutrient produced in the body and found in many foods – could be an “elixir of life” that boosts health and helps us...
Social media and virtual interactions have made staying in touch with family, friends, and even work colleagues easier than it’s ever been. All it takes is...
