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Nurse-coordinated collaborative care improved outcomes in patients with heart failure

Two-week monitor after unexplained fainting identifies life-threatening heart conditions

New home means 'big ambitions' for wood enterprise Wolverhampton Wood Recycling's bigger premises will bring more volunteers together, its founders say. https://ift.tt/n8teLHl 2026-08-31T06:11:34Z

Assessment of culinary skills among adults with visual impairment highlights gaps between ability and independence

Heart, body and mind—the first ESC Guidelines highlight the many benefits of cardiac rehabilitation

Cardiologist referrals improve cholesterol levels in prostate cancer patients, but may not be necessary for all

Early initiation of statins after diagnosis of type 2 diabetes associated with a lower risk of dementia

Twice-daily radiation linked to better quality of life in lung cancer trial

Next generation theranostic pair offers new strategy to detect and treat metastatic kidney cancer

Silent artery plaques may appear in one in 13 adults before age 30

Eplontersen trial fails to meet primary endpoint in transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy

People with atrial fibrillation at intermediate risk of stroke benefit from oral anticoagulants, clinical trial finds

Txn1 mutant rats: A valuable translational model of chronic kidney disease

NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers. https://ift.tt/a17nLGX 2026-08-28T01:23:09Z

Hantavirus exposure among wildlife farmers in Vietnam: A warning for Southeast Asia

Thousands of new mothers across Britain suffering from undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth, study suggests

Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis. https://ift.tt/oIAk3KS 2026-08-27T23:13:52Z

Eminent cardiologist involved in treatment guidelines received £50 million from drug research contracts

Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them. https://ift.tt/YoRKvtm 2026-08-26T23:07:51Z

World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour. https://ift.tt/HOauh2e 2026-08-26T23:07:22Z

Nicotine e-cigarettes help four more people per 100 quit than patches or gum

Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests. https://ift.tt/P81MFZW 2026-08-25T23:40:38Z

Spouted baby food pouches are more like sugary drinks/smoothies than nutritious food

Could the way you walk reveal Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin?

Higher diet quality linked to improved lung function in asthma, COPD

Home-testing kits now available for women in England who have missed cervical screening Nearly 4 million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV. https://ift.tt/lUKJz3Q 2026-08-24T23:27:50Z

Why one size doesn't fit all—type 2 diabetes can operate differently across weight profiles

Personalized vaccine helped melanoma patients stay cancer-free longer, drugmakers say

How easy is it to find an NHS dentist? It depends where you live Nearly 600 practices in England have withdrawn from NHS dentistry over the last 10 years, as the service heads towards a two-tier system. https://ift.tt/8POhwls 2026-08-23T23:10:18Z

Doctors said I was too young to have endometriosis at 13 - I had to take morphine to cope Grace, 14, feels doctors were dismissive of her pain. She wants others to know the symptoms. https://ift.tt/TjWECGl 2026-08-23T23:14:04Z

Automatic crash alerts should be standard and free in all new vehicles, experts say

We put cottage cheese through an evidence check—and the health claims didn't stack up

Telemedicine intervention fails to reduce nursing home hospitalizations, study finds

Scientists highlight essential role of mosquito control to tackle increase in mosquito-borne diseases in Europe

Younger adults with lung cancer more likely to have targetable genetic changes, study finds

How being 'on‑call' for work can disrupt your sleep—even if the call never comes

New guide could help scientists see deeper into the human body using light and sound

New rapid test could transform iron treatment worldwide

A unified framework to explain one of cancer's major drivers

Herpes rewires energy metabolism in human neurons, imaging study reveals

Hodgkin lymphoma survivors face twice the risk of death compared to average American adult

Junk food suppliers have 'shocking' major presence at UK's biggest school food event

Scales and a measuring tape can predict future illness better than expensive biological age tests

Emotion-regulation training reduces distress and changes the brain, team reports

Only 40% of world's health facilities meet basic sanitation standards: UN

IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents. https://ift.tt/z3Mcyxd 2026-08-18T05:00:04Z

1.7 million Australians are unprotected against measles

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Fast-spreading malaria parasite mutations in Uganda may weaken Africa's most widely used malaria therapy

Focusing on bodily sensations may dampen acute inflammation, human experiments suggest

Students who view more social media use more products that often harbor hormone-disrupting ingredients

Trouble focusing when upset may signal anxiety and depression symptoms in youth

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Why Gen Z women know more about periods than their mums From PMOS to cycle syncing, young women are teaching their mums about periods. https://ift.tt/qsSQBR5 2026-08-16T06:12:31Z

What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks? Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong. https://ift.tt/EMrsmL2 2026-08-15T23:42:33Z

Ebola kills a victim every 30 minutes in DR Congo: UN

Winter is coming: How vaccines help protect against respiratory illness

Too hot to think? Why extreme heat can affect how well our brain works

Sleep disturbances linked to genetic Alzheimer's risk

Hospitals say they found a tool to help reduce childbirth risks: Wristbands

Regional differences in chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer may affect survival, Swedish study finds

A timed liver signal may boost fat breakdown, pointing to potential metabolic treatments

Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes Three trauma centres - Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield - say they have treated nearly 500 casualties under the age of 16. https://ift.tt/TZmJWzj 2026-08-11T23:31:02Z

A widely covered excess-death paper is retracted over misinformation concerns

England set to eliminate hepatitis C England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show. https://ift.tt/SToktDh 2026-08-10T23:40:58Z

Lightning strikes kill thousands globally each year, but for those who survive, the storm is far from over

Molecular mapping reveals hidden cellular programs in heart transplant rejection

What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you? https://ift.tt/dAUbLEI 2026-08-03T00:57:22Z

Prostate cancer prognosis linked to prostate-specific antigen levels below threshold

New targeting method separates opioid pain relief from reward learning in mice

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What is emotional regulation? A child psychologist explains

Malaria vaccine add-ons activate three antibody targets, study finds

How a former GB Olympian curbed his porn problem - and the signs and steps to recovery Experts share the signs to look out for if you are worried about your porn use, and how to seek help. https://ift.tt/LDlXTPq 2026-08-08T01:34:07Z

Everyday packaging plastic may compound fatty liver risk from burgers and sodas

I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock The private body scan industry is booming, but is it doing more harm than good? https://ift.tt/mkgDEeW 2026-08-08T00:49:48Z

Gene mutations behind serious bone marrow conditions identified

Trauma analysis finds brain injuries more common among e-scooter riders than motorcyclists

Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag With bags packed and boarding passes at the ready, what can you do to keep your body clock on track? https://ift.tt/GRES8Nh 2026-08-05T23:49:46Z

GLP-1 drug linked to heart benefits for high-risk patients

Half of vaccines are binned - 'fridge-free' versions could change that Scientists have kept vaccines stable at room temperature for a year, which could transform global vaccination. https://ift.tt/Nny8vYK 2026-08-05T23:14:22Z

Workers' pesticide exposure linked to 60–70% heightened motor neuron disease risk

What ancient Chinese medicine can teach us about 'consciousness health'

Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn. https://ift.tt/ZmcGkEw 2026-08-04T01:08:13Z

Are governments hungry to make healthy food retail policies stick?

Has the definition of autism become too broad to be useful?

Scientists restore lost protein to reverse lung disease in preclinical models

What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you? https://ift.tt/kHZcTn2 2026-08-03T00:57:22Z

Inside Health How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s. https://ift.tt/uehPrEi 2026-07-28T09:00:00Z

Inside Health How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s. https://ift.tt/uehPrEi 2026-07-28T09:00:00Z

Silencing a brain receptor curbs cancer cachexia and boosts mouse survival

Deadly brain tumors show vulnerability to new sound wave approach

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Outbreak in DR Congo 'intensifying': WHO