Reviewed The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today issued a statement clarifying that certain types of engagements between competing drug firms working on 'combination therapies' will not be prioritized for investigation – making it easier for drug firms to work together to develop vital treatments for use in the NHS. The CMA's statement comes in response to concerns that […]

Reviewed Sensitivity to common food allergens such as cow's milk and peanuts could be an important and previously unappreciated cause of heart disease, new research suggests – and the increased risk for cardiovascular death includes people without obvious food allergies. In a paper published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology that describes analyses led by Corinne Keet, M.D., […]

Mathematicians are using their expertise to improve IVF success rates, according to a new study. A team of researchers have redesigned the needle used in IVF procedures, helping to increase the likelihood of having a baby through this treatment. The study, published in the Journal of Biomechanics, is a culmination of five years research into fertility. During IVF, eggs (known […]

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated whether posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in civilian midlife women negatively affected their cardiovascular and neurocognitive health. Study: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Cardiovascular and Brain Health in Women. Image Credit: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock.com Background They conducted a cross-sectional study of American women, incorporating extensive PTSD questionnaires, anthropometric measures, neuropsychological examinations, ultrasonography, and magnetic […]

EXCLUSIVE: As Kim Kardashian exposes her natural hair, experts reveal the damaging toll ONE YEAR of bleaches, extensions and hair glue have had on her locks Hair extensions, a Kardashian favorite, pull on hair follicles and cause breakage Over time, bleaching, weaves and constant heat leads to thinning and damage READ MORE:  Kim Kardashian reveals her real hair after dye-jobs and […]

‘My birth sex doesn’t come into it’: Under-fire trans woman CEO of Endometriosis charity defends appointment and declares any complaints ‘are transphobic’ Critics labeled the appointment of a biological male to the charity as ‘insulting’ But transgender activist Steph Richards has today hit back at her critics   A trans activist who sparked fury after being appointed as the head of […]

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ustekinumab-auub (Wezlana) as a biosimilar to ustekinumab (Stelara) for the treatment of multiple inflammatory conditions. This is the first approval for a ustekinumab biosimilar in the United States. Ustekinumab-auub was also granted an interchangeability designation, meaning that, depending on state law, a pharmacist may substitute the biosimilar for the reference product […]

Kathleen K. Dixon, PT, a retired emeritus instructor in the Program in Physical Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, died Nov. 5, 2023, at a retirement center in Richmond Heights, Mo., following a long illness. She was 90. Dixon was a faculty member in the physical therapy program for 19 years, during which time she contributed […]

A determined mother has revealed how she lost more than 35kg “naturally” just a year after having her third child. Amy Fritz, 31, from Ohio, noticed her weight had crept up to more than 104kg and was suffering from joint pain. The home and garden influencer embarked on a weight-loss journey in January. Nine months later, she completed a half […]

Researchers have discovered the link between the gut microbiota and Alzheimer’s disease. For the first time, researchers have found that Alzheimer’s symptoms can be transferred to a healthy young organism via the gut microbiota, confirming its role in the disease. The research was led by Professor Yvonne Nolan, APC Microbiome Ireland, a research center based at University College Cork (UCC), […]