Simple blood test could identify the most effective obesity drug
A simple fasting blood test measuring two key incretin hormones could help match patients with severe obesity to the weight-loss…
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One in three adults in England now lives with obesity
A nationwide study of 54 million adults reveals obesity is rising fastest among disadvantaged communities, with widening inequalities after the…
Brighter daytime light is linked to a lower dementia risk
People exposed to brighter daytime light were significantly less likely to develop dementia over eight years, with the strongest associations…
Great ape laughter reveals how human vocal control evolved
From tickling apes to laughing children, a new study traces how the rhythm of laughter may reveal the deep evolutionary…
Weak handgrip may not independently predict prostate cancer risk
New research suggests that low handgrip strength alone is not a reliable predictor of increased prostate cancer risk among older…
Unusual CD34+ dysplastic giant platelets complicate myelodysplastic syndrome diagnosis
Background Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of hematopoietic disorders characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis, with manifestations of cytopenias in one,…
Women with Parkinson’s may be more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s pathology
Women with Parkinson’s disease may be more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s-related changes in the brain than men, according to new research…
Multiple sclerosis affects social life and work beyond physical health
Multiple sclerosis (MS) can have a substantial impact on many aspects of life beyond physical health, with 51% of people…
Simple bedside eye test may predict consciousness recovery after brain injury
A simple bedside eye test may help predict recovery of consciousness in patients with severe brain injuries, according to new…
Melatonin dampens fetal membrane inflammation linked to preterm birth
A new ex vivo study reveals how melatonin may calm infection-triggered fetal membrane inflammation, offering fresh clues for future strategies…