One in 3,000 people at risk of punctured lung from faulty gene
As many as one in 3,000 people could be carrying a faulty gene that significantly increases their risk of a punctured lung, according to new estimates from Cambridge researchers. Previous…
Singapore scientists pioneer non-invasive 3D imaging to transform skin cancer management
Researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the National Healthcare Group (NHG) have jointly pioneered an innovative imaging technique combining Multispectral Optoacoustic Tomography (MSOT) with artificial…
Oral semaglutide vastly reduces heart attacks, strokes in people with type 2 diabetes. New England Journal of Medicine #ACC25
Both the injectable and oral forms of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, have gained recent attention for their effectiveness against weight gain, high blood sugar, and even alcohol cravings.…
A diabetes, heart failure and kidney disease medication (sotagliflozin) is the first of its kind to significantly reduce both heart attacks and strokes
Sotagliflozin, a drug recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat type 2 diabetes and kidney disease with additional cardiovascular risk factors, can significantly reduce heart attack and…
Super enzyme breaks down testosterone
We normally associate high testosterone levels with male dominance and aggression. Among ruffs – a shore bird that breeds across Europe and Asia – some males suffer from too much…
Myth busted: Healthy habits take longer than 21 days to set in
We’re nearly one month into 2025, but if you’re struggling to hold onto your New Year’s resolution, stay strong, as University of South Australia research shows that forming a healthy…
Camel milk udderly good alterative to traditional dairy
IIn addition to being hypoallergenic, camel milk could potentially protect the gut from harmful enzymes and create healthier digestion. New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that camel…
Global HIV study finds that cardiovascular risk models underestimate for key populations
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, posing a particularly significant threat to people with HIV (PWH). To address this, CVD prevention plans rely on…
Brain changes in Huntington’s disease decades before diagnosis will guide future prevention trials
Subtle changes in the brain, detectable through advanced imaging, blood and spinal fluid analysis, happen approximately twenty years before a clinical motor diagnosis in people with Huntington’s disease, finds a…
Subclinical Disease in Monkeys Exposed to H5N1 by Mouth and Stomach
A new study published in Nature found that highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus (HPAI H5N1) administered directly into the mouth and stomach of research monkeys caused self-limiting infection with…