Medical News

Charity Warns NHS Rules May Deny Women Vital Breast Cancer Drug …………………….. Thousands of women with advanced breast cancer could be denied life-extending treatment because of what a leading charity calls an unfair NHS drug approval system, The Independent reported.…

Simple Blood Test May Predict Faster Alzheimer’s Decline, Study Finds ………………. Researchers estimate about 69 million people globally are living with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, which begins with mild cognitive impairment. Detecting Alzheimer’s early can help slow its progression with existing…

Scientists develop Test to identify women at increased risk of miscarriage ——————————– Scientists have developed a new test to identify women at increased risk of miscarriage, potentially leading to treatments that prevent pregnancy loss, The Guardian reported. Miscarriage affects about…

Brain Changes Linked to Depression Risk Persist After Recovery, Study Finds ………………… New research reveals that individuals who have recovered from depression may still have heightened sensitivity to negative cues and difficulty regulating responses to potential punishment, News-Medical reported. The…

WHO issues new guidance to expand midwifery models of care globally ……………….. The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated guidance to help countries adopt and expand midwifery-led models of care, where midwives provide primary support throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and…

Blood test detects cancer up to three years before diagnosis ………… Scientists at Johns Hopkins have found that cancer-linked genetic mutations can appear in the bloodstream up to three years before a clinical diagnosis. Published in Cancer Discovery, the study…

Butter may lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, study finds …………….. New research from Boston University suggests that consuming at least five grams of butter daily—about a teaspoon—may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes by nearly…

Innovative Device Detects Health Risks From Thin Air ———————————- A new portable device named ABLE, developed by University of Chicago scientists, promises to revolutionize medical diagnostics by detecting health risks through airborne molecules, SciTech Daily reported. Unlike traditional tests relying…

UNICEF Study Finds Foster Care for Migrant Children in Italy More Cost-Effective Than Residential Care ————————————- A new UNICEF study reveals that foster care is significantly more cost-effective than residential care for migrant and refugee children arriving in Italy without…

Millions across US and Europe unaware they have life-threatening liver condition, study finds More than 15 million people across the US, UK, Germany, and France are living with the most aggressive form of fatty liver disease without knowing it, according…