Strength training activates cellular waste disposal
The elimination of damaged cell components is essential for the maintenance of the body’s tissues…
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NASA’s DART impact permanently changed the shape and orbit of asteroid moon
A new study provides insights on the geophysics behind asteroid formation and evolution. Read Original…
Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease
A collaborative investigation among experts in Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis (MS) finds evidence that…
Scientists propose guidelines for solar geoengineering research
To guide future research into solar geoengineering, an international group of scientists is making specific…
Innovative field experiments shed light on biological clocks in nature
A new study has used a series of innovative field experiments to show how plants…
Expanding London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone has improved air quality, report finds
The expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to outer London has been highly…
Consultants in Northern Ireland accept pay offer from government
The BMA’s Northern Ireland Consultants Committee has accepted a pay offer from the Department of…
We need a global framework for promoting safe handling of high consequence pathogens
The covid-19 pandemic has highlighted ongoing concerns regarding biosafety and biosecurity procedures in global pathogen…
Mouse study: Proteins do the damage in fetal abdominal inflammation
Inflammation of the abdominal cavity in human fetuses resulting from a perforation of their intestine…
Declining senses can impact mental health and loneliness in aging adults
Researchers found that people who develop sensory disabilities with age tend to have worse mental…
Stuart Murray: Glasgow GP whose drive to raise standards saw him design the first national mandatory qualification for general practice
bmj;386/aug23_7/q1836/FAF1faUntil 1996 the bar to entry into general practice was low. The MRCGP exam wasn’t…
In praise of physician associates
The heated debate around physician associates, with its attacks on their work, registration with the…
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Wes Streeting wants hard truths? General practice needs nationalising
Wes Streeting, the new health and social care secretary, has briefed Ara Darzi to tell…
Violence against doctors in India: is an effective law finally in sight?
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged a task force set up by the country’s…
Surgical face masks to prevent respiratory symptoms
Early in the covid-19 pandemic, face masks were promoted as an important non-pharmaceutical intervention.1 Masking…
Italy’s NHS: current government not entirely to blame for crisis
Paterlini’s description of the Italian NHS, as it is set up today, is accurate—it is…
Reducing drug waste in hospitals
What you need to knowDrug waste is an important source of financial and environmental waste…
Macrophage mix helps determine rate and fate of fatty liver disease
The white blood cells’ typical role is to promote inflammation and stimulate the immune response,…
Mosquitoes sense infrared from body heat to help track humans down
While a mosquito bite is often no more than a temporary bother, in many parts…
New gels could protect buildings during wildfires
Researchers have developed a sprayable gel that creates a shield to protect buildings from wildfire…
Mitochondria are flinging their DNA into our brain cells
A new study finds that mitochondria in our brain cells frequently fling their DNA into…
Revealing DNA behavior in record time
Studying how single DNA molecules behave helps us to better understand genetic disorders and design…
Meteor showers shed light on where comets formed in the early solar system
Researchers studying meteor showers have found that not all comets crumble the same way when…
Tarantulas have surprising partnerships with other species and their hairiness may be a defense mechanism
A new study reveals that tarantulas are often on friendly terms with amphibians, reptiles, and…
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Abdominal symptoms . . . and other stories
Non-specific abdominal symptomsA database study of nearly half a million people who presented with symptoms…
CQC survey: Patient satisfaction in England’s hospital care fails to improve, but trust in doctors remains high
Satisfaction with hospital care in England did not improve in 2023 and remains notably worse…
Climate change: Paediatricians call for education to be built into doctors’ training
Clinicians should be educated about climate change as part of their medical training and should…
Lecanemab: Benefits of Alzheimer’s drug are “ȷust too small” to ȷustify cost, says NICE
The Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab should not be made available on the NHS because it does…
The changes to cell DNA that could revolutionize disease prevention
Researchers have discovered a mechanism in DNA that regulates how disease-causing mutations are inherited. The…
Hope is not passive—it needs action
The dog days of August have given way to a brat summer or a demure…
A postpartum woman with chest pain
A woman in her 30s was admitted to the emergency department with sudden, intense chest…
Making pandemic planning part of the everyday
The UK Covid-19 inquiry’s module 1 report on the resilience and preparedness of the UK…
Mind reading machines … and other research
A lesson in TACTThere was no plausible mechanism to suggest that removing heavy metals such…
The Care Quality Commission has lost its way
There is a profound crisis of confidence in the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the statutory…
No more silent suffering: we need to tackle the snakebite antivenom crisis
Thousands of people die each year from snakebites globally, a tragedy exacerbated by a lack…
Female doctors have higher risk of suicide, study finds
Female doctors have a significantly higher risk of suicide than the general population despite suicide…
Gut molecule slows fat burning during fasting
In a struggle that probably sounds familiar to dieters everywhere, the less a Caenorhabditis elegans…
A Safer, Natural Option: UCLA Scientists Have Discovered That Manuka Honey Could Help Treat Breast Cancer – SciTechDaily
A Safer, Natural Option: UCLA Scientists Have Discovered That Manuka Honey Could Help Treat Breast…
Next time you beat a virus, thank your microbial ancestors
When you get infected with a virus, some of the first weapons your body deploys…
Study of pythons could lead to new therapies for heart disease, other illnesses
In the first 24 hours after a python devours its massive prey, its heart grows…
Study finds no link between migraine and Parkinson’s disease
Contrary to previous research, a new study of female participants finds no link between migraine…
Extraterrestrial chemistry with earthbound possibilities
Who are we? Why are we here? We are stardust, the result of chemistry occurring…
Chalk-based coating creates a cooling fabric
In the scorching heat of summer, anyone who spends time outside could benefit from a…
Pilot study uses recycled glass to grow plants for salsa ingredients
Tortilla chips and fresh salsa are tasty, but they could be even more appealing if…
Norman Vetter: epidemiologist whose work on smallpox eradication in Bangladesh cemented his beliefs on importance of systemic change to improve health
bmj;386/aug21_8/q1775/FAF1faMy father, Norman Vetter, was a systems thinker to the end, believing that greed was…
Sharing risk to avoid power outages in an era of extreme weather
Heat waves, droughts, and fires place growing stress on the West’s electric grid. New research…
Compound in rosemary extract can reduce cocaine sensitivity
A team of researchers has discovered that an antioxidant found in rosemary extract can reduce…
Researchers use AI tools to uncover connections between radiotherapy for lung cancer and heart complications
Researchers have used artificial intelligence tools to accelerate the understanding of the risk of specific…
Novel molecular imaging tool objectively measures and diagnoses smell disorders
A new fluorescent imaging probe can for the first time objectively and non-invasively measure loss…
Mother’s gut microbiome during pregnancy shapes baby’s brain development
A study in mice has found that the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother’s gut…