New York researchers have discovered a promising drug that slows memory loss and improves learning in mice by clearing harmful amyloid beta plaques in the brain, offering hope for future Alzheimer's treatments.
Consultant anaesthetist Dr Najmiah Ahmad has been suspended for two months by a medical tribunal after reposting offensive conspiracy theories claiming Jews were responsible for the 9/11 attacks on her social media account.
Merlin Entertainments will limit disability queueing passes for those with autism and ADHD during a half-term trial, offering alternative quiet spaces instead.
Researchers at USC's Keck Medicine have developed a novel stem cell therapy that could slow Parkinson's progression by restoring dopamine production in the brain.
A groundbreaking experiment with Kanzi the bonobo suggests apes may share the human capacity for imagination, challenging long-held beliefs about cognitive uniqueness.
A doctor suggests prescribing comedy through NHS social prescribing schemes could reduce costs and waiting lists, with trials showing a 44% boost in emotional wellbeing.
Supermodel Christy Turlington, 57, shares her simple daily routine for staying young-looking, including skincare, sleep, and exercise, as she becomes Lancome's Global Ambassador.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul will sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act, making it the 14th US state to allow terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication under strict regulations.
A senior Scottish Government official faces accusations of proposing 'bribes' to grieving families by suggesting payments equivalent to 'a trip to Disneyland' during the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital infections scandal.
NHS staff at Western Isles Hospital are trialling body-worn cameras to combat increasing violence, marking a first for Scottish healthcare workers.
A coroner found the death of 15-year-old Max McKenzie, who suffered anaphylaxis from apple crumble, may have been prevented with earlier adrenaline and intubation.
MSPs unanimously back new legislation banning cosmetic procedures like Botox and fillers for under-18s, with strict licensing for practitioners amid safety concerns.
Discover creative high-protein snacks that move beyond traditional bars and jerky, offering nutritious and delicious options for health-conscious individuals.
Research reveals newborns can detect and predict rhythmic patterns in music, suggesting rhythm is part of our biological toolkit while melody develops after birth.
Reality star Teddi Mellencamp shares a powerful plea for early cancer detection while undergoing treatment for stage 4 melanoma, emphasizing how screening saved her life.
Reymy Amelinckx, 28, accidentally swallowed a 17cm spoon while eating yoghurt after her dog startled her. She endured two days with the utensil in her stomach before a gastroscopy removed it.
A Los Angeles daycare faces outrage after surveillance footage shows a teacher throwing a shoe at a five-year-old special needs student. The teacher and two bystanders were fired, and police are investigating.
Groundbreaking research reveals a captive bonobo named Kanzi could distinguish between real and imaginary objects, suggesting apes may share imaginative capacities with humans.
A measles outbreak in Jalisco, Mexico, has led to a health alert and mandatory face masks in schools, raising concerns as the state prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Medical experts warn that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are causing previously unrecognized eating disorders, with specialists coining the term 'agonorexia' to describe dangerous preoccupations with food and weight loss.
Groundbreaking research reveals newborns as young as two days old can predict rhythmic patterns, suggesting rhythm is innate while melody develops later through exposure.
Experts warn that human reproduction in space has shifted from science fiction to practical concern, requiring urgent international collaboration and ethical guidelines.
A breakthrough daily pill called enlicitide reduces LDL cholesterol by over 57% in patients on standard therapy, offering new hope for heart attack and stroke prevention without common statin side effects.
Prescriptions for Novo Nordisk's new Wegovy weight-loss pill have surged, with weekly fills hitting 50,000 within weeks. Despite high demand, users report mixed results and the company warns of sales declines due to pricing pressures and competition.
Telehealth firm Hims & Hers launches cheaper compounded version of weight-loss pill Wegovy, prompting legal threats from Novo Nordisk over unapproved knockoff product.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has officially determined that actor TK Carter died from systolic heart failure, with contributing factors including pulmonary hypertension and atrial fibrillation.
A landmark WHO study identifies 30 avoidable risk factors, including nine infections, linked to 37% of global cancer cases, with men more affected than women.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals a new documentary special on Prime Video, focusing on her campaign to include Spinal Muscular Atrophy in the NHS heel prick test for newborns, inspired by her twin daughters' diagnosis.
Mental health charity Sane calls for urgent government investment in innovative psychiatric treatments like esketamine and CBD, citing a 60-year innovation gap.
Leading researchers issue urgent alert about influenza D in cattle and canine coronavirus in dogs, warning both could mutate to spread among humans and cause devastating pandemics due to lack of immunity.