Study: Most Statin Side-Effects Not Caused by Drugs
A comprehensive Lancet review finds only 4 of 66 listed statin side-effects are evidence-based, with minimal risks compared to proven cardiovascular benefits.
Category : Medical Research
Synthetic Species: Woolfson's Artificial Life Revolution
Adrian Woolfson's 'On the Future of Species' explores how synthetic biology and AI could enable humans to create entirely new lifeforms, raising profound ethical questions.
Face Transplant from Assisted Death Donor in Spain
A woman in Spain receives a pioneering face transplant from an assisted dying donor after suffering necrosis from an insect bite, with over 100 medical professionals involved.
Catherine O'Hara's Situs Inversus Condition Explained
Following the death of actress Catherine O'Hara, we explore situs inversus, the rare medical condition she lived with, its causes, types, and her personal diagnosis story.
Mike Morgan: Respiratory Medicine Pioneer Dies at 75
Dr Mike Morgan, who transformed respiratory care and championed health equality for deprived communities, has died aged 75. The Leicester physician pioneered pulmonary rehabilitation.
London Surgeon's Personal Battle with Eye Disease
A London ophthalmologist who spent years reassuring patients about sudden eye conditions faced his own diagnosis of uveitis and cataracts, fearing career loss before successful surgery restored his vision.
Gene-Edited Dandelions for UK Contraception
British biotech firm QuberTech is genetically modifying dandelions to produce latex for condoms, aiming to create sustainable UK rubber production by 2029.
Genetics Key to Lifespan, Study Finds
Research shows genetics may account for up to 55% of lifespan variance, challenging previous estimates and highlighting the role of hereditary factors in longevity.
AI Mammograms Cut Aggressive Breast Cancers
A major trial reveals AI-assisted mammography reduces aggressive and advanced breast cancers by 12%, improving early detection and easing radiologist workloads.
Genetics Determines 50% of Lifespan Variation
New research suggests genetics accounts for 50% of lifespan variation, challenging previous estimates and highlighting the role of biological ageing.
Obituary: Dr Saboor Mir, NHS Doctor, Dies Aged 94
Dr Saboor Mir, an NHS ophthalmologist and GP who served for over 40 years after emigrating from Pakistan, has died aged 94. He witnessed the partition horrors of 1947.
UK Neuralink Trial: 'Magical' Brain Chip Gives Hope
A participant in the UK trial of Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip shares his experience, calling it 'magical' and a source of new hope for severe paralysis.
DeepMind AI Tool Identifies Genetic Disease Causes
Google DeepMind launches AlphaGenome AI, analysing 1 million DNA letters to pinpoint genetic mutations driving diseases like cancer and heart conditions.
AI App Identifies Dinosaur Footprints with 90% Accuracy
Scientists launch the DinoTracker app, using AI trained on 2,000 unlabelled footprint silhouettes to match human expert classification about 90% of the time.
Orreco Buys Jessica Ennis-Hill's Jennis Platform
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill's women's hormone health platform Jennis has been acquired by AI bio-analytics firm Orreco, backed by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.
AI Receptionist Serves 1 Million GP Patients
An AI virtual receptionist named EMMA is now answering calls for one million GP patients in the UK, transforming appointment booking and reducing wait times.
AI Creates First Virus, Step Toward Lab-Grown Life
Stanford scientists use AI to design virus Evo-Φ2147 that attacks E.coli, marking a breakthrough in synthetic biology that could revolutionise medicine and evolution.
Google AI Cites YouTube More Than Medical Sites for Health
Research shows Google's AI Overviews cites YouTube videos more frequently than authoritative medical websites when answering health queries, raising concerns about reliability.
Superagers Share Secrets to Exceptional Ageing and Longevity
Discover how superagers like 89-year-old Lajuana Weathers maintain youth-like cognition and physicality through holistic wellness, research-backed habits, and social engagement.
Twins Share Their Unique Synaesthesia Experiences
Identical twins Helen Besgrove and Kirsty Neal discuss their rare neurological condition synaesthesia, where senses blend to create vivid visual perceptions of everyday elements like words and tastes.
NIH Ends Funding for Fetal Tissue Research
The National Institutes of Health announces immediate ban on funding research using human fetal tissue from elective abortions, marking a significant policy shift under Trump's administration.
NHS to Screen Children for Diabetes After Study
A landmark study paves the way for NHS clinics to screen children for type 1 diabetes using finger-prick tests, aiming to prevent emergency diagnoses and delay insulin needs.
Shingles vaccine linked to slower biological ageing
A new study finds the shingles vaccine is associated with slower biological ageing in adults over 70, reducing inflammation and potentially extending healthy years. Discover the research.
Positive Thinking Boosts Vaccine Immune Response
Groundbreaking research reveals training your brain's reward system through optimism can increase antibody production after vaccination. A new frontier for mental health and immunity.
Finger-prick Alzheimer's blood test trial 'could revolutionise' diagnosis
A groundbreaking trial for a simple finger-prick blood test could transform Alzheimer's diagnosis, replacing invasive scans. Over 883 participants are enrolled globally. Read the latest.
20 Microplastics Studies Face Scientific Scrutiny
Recent research on microplastics in the human body is under review due to methodological concerns. Discover why scientific rigour is crucial for public trust and policy.
DNA blood test predicts breast cancer treatment success
A new DNA blood test can predict which breast cancer treatments will work best for patients, allowing doctors to personalise care from the start and improve survival chances.
‘Ridiculous’ compo for HIV-infected Treloar’s boys
Victims of unethical NHS research at Treloar’s College, infected with HIV and hepatitis, brand £15,000 compensation offer ‘ridiculous’. Charity raises ‘profound concerns’.
Study Debunks Trump's Paracetamol-Autism Claim
A 'gold standard' review finds no evidence that taking paracetamol in pregnancy increases autism or ADHD risk. Experts urge pregnant women to trust NHS guidance and use it safely for pain relief.
GP's Synaesthesia Lets Her See Time as a 3D Grid
Retired GP Judy Stokes shares her life with spatial-sequence synaesthesia, where she visualises time as a 3D calendar and sees words in colour. Discover the fascinating world of neurodiversity.
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