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Daily Pill Cuts Sleep Apnea Breathing Pauses by 47% in Lancet Clinical Trial, Offering Hope for Alternative Treatment

A Lancet clinical trial of 298 adults with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea found sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions by up to 47% with improved oxygen levels overnight.

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Finerenone Kidney Drug Shown to Protect Heart and Kidneys in Millions More Patients After Three Major 2026 Studies

Three major studies published in NEJM, JAMA, and The Lancet in June 2026 show finerenone protects kidneys and hearts in non-diabetic CKD patients, expanding its potential reach to millions.

Medical Daily

Why more doctors are validating near-death experiences

According to an influential study published by The Lancet in 2001, one out of 10 patients who go into cardiac arrest will come back with a new core memory. This “near-death experience” (or NDE) is so vivid and convincing that it often reshapes the patient’s view of the world, the…

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How a simple blood test could spot signs of Alzheimer’s ‘decades before symptoms’

A simple blood test may be able to spot signs of Alzheimer’s disease long before someone shows symptoms, a new study has revealed

The Independent UK

Nearly 1.46 lakh AI-hallucinated references entered scientific papers in 2025: Study

A surge in AI-generated hallucinated citations has infiltrated scientific literature, with over 146,000 fabricated references appearing in 2025 alone. Studies reveal these fake citations are bypassing peer review and appearing in published journals, disproportionately affecting less experienced authors and solo researchers. Safeguards are proving inadequate, raising concerns about the integrity…

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From PCOS to PMOS: What the name change to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome means for women’s health

“Hopeful,” “excited” and “helpful” for the future of women’s health — these are just some of the words expressed by the team that worked together for more than a decade to change the name polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).

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PCOS Officially Renamed After 14 Years Of Research & ‘Inaccurate’ Misconceptions

"It might sound like it's just a simple name change, but it's seriously not."

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PCOS renamed: Experts propose new name for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome for better care and awareness—here's what you need to know

Global health experts are proposing to rename Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). This change aims to better reflect the condition's broader hormonal and metabolic impacts, moving away from the misleading focus on ovarian cysts.

The Economic Times

77 Good News For Those Who Gave Up On The World

South Korea has shut down the dog meat market. Australia could completely eliminate cervical cancer by 2028. France has banned influencers from promoting dangerous cosmetic surgery. These are just some of the good news stories not getting nearly enough attention. And there are plenty more where those came from...

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Nearly 23 million extra deaths worldwide by 2030 as aid cuts bite, study says

The findings – published in the influential health journal The Lancet – show that Donald Trump’s closure of USAID could lead to more than 14m deaths alone

The Independent UK

Recent studies prove the ancient practice of nasal irrigation is effective at fighting the common cold

It starts with a slight scratchiness at the back of your throat.

The Conversation

Child famine has reached the highest level in Gaza, with tens of thousands of kids affected – new study

More than 54,000 children aged under five in Gaza are suffering acute malnutrition, including more than 12,800 who are severely malnourished, according to a study published in The Lancet on Wednesday.

The Conversation

NHS risks missing ‘new era’ of Alzheimer’s treatment without major reforms, experts warn

A new ‘medical revolution’ in treating Alzheimer’s disease is coming, a leading professor says

The Independent UK

Trump gets big Supreme Court win and is allowed to freeze billions in foreign aid — for now

Government lawyers claimed unfreezing aid poses ‘grave and urgent threat’ to the presidency

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“Terrifying”: Rare Condition Makes Woman See Dragons Instead Of People

"Truth is stranger than fiction."

The Independent UK

Why scientists fear climate change could help Covid to thrive

As new variants continue to emerge, there is growing evidence that global warming could influence transmission of the virus

Euronews

Neurotech will reshape how we live, predicts CEO Ana Maiques

Brain conditions are a major challenge in today's society. Companies around the world are developing technologies to tackle this issue. Among them is Neuroelectrics, a Spanish company co-founded by Ana Maiques in 2011.

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Paying attention to these 14 risk factors could prevent almost half of dementia diagnoses

Even just addressing high blood pressure could reduce your risk of dementia by 15%.

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Measles outbreaks in US and Canada show that MMR vaccines are needed more than ever – an expert in children’s health explains

Measles is one of the most challenging diseases to control. It requires a sustained uptake of well over 90% of two doses of a measles-containing vaccine such as MMR. But since the COVID pandemic, there has been a decline in uptake of routine vaccines in many countries including the US,…

The Times of India

Diet for a long life: Planetary health diet which can support longevity beyond 100

Until now, Mediterranean diet was considered to be the healthiest one. Recently, the limelight has shifted to planetary health diet. The term "Planetary Health Diet" was introduced by the EAT-Lancet Commission in their 2019 report titled "Food in the Anthropocene: the EAT-Lancet Commission on healthy diets from sustainable food systems."…

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‘Curiosity-driven research’ led to a recent major medical breakthrough. But it’s under threat

Earlier this year news broke about doctors in London curing blindness in children with a rare genetic condition.

The Guardian - UK

Aid cuts predicted to cause 2.9 million more HIV-related deaths by 2030 – study

Reductions to overseas budgets by US, UK and EU countries will have ‘devastating consequences’, say researchers in modelling published in the Lancet HIV

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HIV prevention medication ‘could one day be a yearly jab’ – study suggests

Yearly doses could reduce barriers people face to taking preventative HIV medication, researchers said.

The Times of India

Slim is out, fat is in: Over half the world set to be overweight or obese by 2050; how it will impact health

The world is getting fatter by the day and in the next 25 years over half of us could be overweight or obese, a new study published in The Lancet journal has warned. Not that this can't be reversed, but it would demand a series of bold and drastic measures…

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5 ways to reduce your dementia risk as study estimates U.S. cases could double by 2060

You can reduce your risk of dementia by addressing these modifiable risk factors.

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