Genetic ‘episignatures’ guide researchers in identifying causes of unsolved epileptic neurological disorders
Scientists use DNA methylation patterns as a roadmap for identifying causes of severe epilepsies in…
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Scientists reach consensus for fasting terminology
38 scientists from five continents presented an international consensus on fasting terminology and key definitions….
Researchers dig deeper into stability challenges of nuclear fusion — with mayonnaise
Researchers are using mayonnaise to study and address the stability challenges of nuclear fusion by…
New York City’s fireworks display prompts temporary surge of air pollution
In 2023, roughly 60,000 firework shells exploded above Manhattan’s East River as part of Macy’s…
What happens to your brain when you drink with friends?
Grab a drink with friends at happy hour and you’re likely to feel chatty, friendly…
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Researchers create new treatment and vaccine for flu and various coronaviruses
Researchers have discovered new ways of preventing and treating respiratory viruses. In two new papers,…
COVID-19 making worrying comeback WHO warns, amid summertime surge
COVID-19 infections are surging worldwide – including at the Olympics – and are unlikely to…
Let’s end corporate sponsorship of sporting events
Mega sporting events matter. They inspire athletes and the general public, they inspire national pride,…
Collective action could become norm, warns head of England’s GPs
The collective action being undertaken by general practices could be maintained in the long term…
UN fires nine staff members over potential involvement in 7 October Hamas attack on Israel
The United Nations has said it will be terminating contracts with nine staff members who…
Meet the new editorial scholar: George Webster
BiographyGeorge Webster, 28, graduate entry medical student at the University of Warwick became The BMJ…
Diabetes: One in 10 patients on NHS’s “soups and shakes” diet plan went into remission
Just over one in 10 people who took part in NHS England’s Type 2 Diabetes…
Botanicals Like Turmeric, Green Tea Are Harming Americans’ Livers – HealthDay
Botanicals Like Turmeric, Green Tea Are Harming Americans’ Livers HealthDay Read Original Article: Botanicals Like Turmeric,…
Horse miscarriages offer clues to causes of early human pregnancy loss
A study of horses — which share many important similarities with humans in their chromosomes…
New method tracks how psychedelics affect neurons in minutes
A new tool to track the neurons and molecules activated in the brain by psychedlic…
Astronomers uncover risks to planets that could host life
A groundbreaking study has revealed that red dwarf stars can produce stellar flares that carry…
Greenland fossil discovery reveals increased risk of sea-level catastrophe
Seeds, twigs, and insect parts found under two miles of ice confirm Greenland’s ice sheet…
Forecasting climate’s impact on a debilitating disease
In Brazil, climate and other human-made environmental changes threaten decades-long efforts to fight schistosomiasis, a…
Catching a new (sea) star
Researchers have discovered a new species of sea star (also known as starfish). The discovery…
Seismic detectors measure soil moisture using traffic noise
Using state of the art techniques, researchers use vibrations from traffic to measure underground soil…
Nature’s design marvel: How shark skin’s denticles adapt to wide speed
New findings on how sharks achieve drag reduction could inspire the design of riblets for…
Ultrafine particles linked to over 1,000 deaths per year in Canada’s two largest cities
A new study conducted in Canada’s two largest cities has linked about 1,100 premature deaths…
Physicists develop new method to combine conventional internet with the quantum internet
Researchers send entangled photons and laser pulses of the same color over a single optical…
New model refutes leading theory on how Earth’s continents formed
Computational modeling shows that plate tectonics weren’t necessary for early continents. Read Original Article: New…
Honey added to yogurt supports probiotic cultures for digestive health
If you enjoy a bowl of plain yogurt in the morning, adding a spoonful of…
Tradition meets transformation for Maasai women
A new study reveals that a changing Africa is creating avenues of empowerment for Maasai…
Scientists and climate change: Extreme concern and high level of engagement
Scientists from across academic disciplines are extremely concerned about climate change. Many of them have…
Never ever underestimate the impact of small acts of kindness
A hospital patient feels terrified in a sleepless night, when a nurse—or perhaps a porter—comes…
Incidence of cardiovascular events was lower after covid-19 vaccination, study finds
The incidence of cardiovascular events, such as strokes, heart attacks, and blood clots, was lower…
Covid-19: NHS staff will be offered vaccine this autumn, but JCVI recommends more limited rollout
Frontline NHS staff will continue to be offered a covid vaccine as part of this…
Surrogacy needs to be regulated, not prohibited
Criticism of surrogacy—in which a woman carries a child for parents who cannot do so…
India’s billion dollar pharma industry has a waste problem
In January 2022 farmers in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, in the southern Indian state of Telangana, warned…
Assessment and management of self-harm and suicide risk in young people
What you need to knowSpeak to young people with respect, compassion, and sympathyDo not solely…
Offering comfort, not cure: the palliative care specialist
“Contrary to what people may think, working in a hospice doesn’t mean we all go…
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Sixty seconds on . . . food allergies
Should I put my peanuts away?We often hear announcements on aeroplanes asking us not to…
Puberty blockers: BMA calls for lifting of ban on prescribing to children
The BMA has called for a pause in the government’s ban on the prescribing of…
What researchers know about the genetic complexity of schizophrenia, to date
A new review article outlines the genetic, neurobiological, and environmental foundations for schizophrenia. Read Original…
New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID
Researchers analyzed dozens of previous studies into long COVID to examine the number and range…
How the rising earth in Antarctica will impact future sea level rise
The rising earth beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet will likely become a major factor in…
Link between global warming and rising sea levels
A new study suggests that Earth’s natural forces could substantially reduce Antarctica’s impact on rising…
Allergy cells’ hidden secret
Known for their role in allergic reactions, mast cells have long been recognised as key…
When I use a word . . . . Fictional drugs in dystopian fiction
Speculative fiction and Walter BesantI have elsewhere defined fictional drugs as non-existent medicines, intended for…
Dementia: Almost half of cases could be prevented by tackling 14 risk factors, says commission
An estimated 45% of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented entirely by tackling 14…
GPs vote overwhelmingly to take collective action over contract
GPs in England have voted in favour of taking collective action over their contractual terms…
GMC clarifies handling of complaints related to doctors’ activism
The General Medical Council has published a new guidance statement outlining how it deals with…
Global health reform must continue amid new infectious disease threats
The adoption of amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) at the World Health Assembly…
Manipur’s mental health crisis, a year after violence
On 3 May last year Esther Haokip, a 23 year old Kuki student, was inside…
Helen Salisbury: Failings at the Care Quality Commission
We learnt recently that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has been branded not fit for…
Wegovy: GP pilot scheme could be scrapped after failing to launch
The pilot scheme for making the weight loss drug semaglutide (marketed as Wegovy) more widely…
Opinion: ACL tears in women: Too many injuries and too little research
Some of the world’s finest athletes were sidelined by a torn anterior cruciate ligament (the…