Treated Baby Wraps Slash Malaria Risk in Uganda
A groundbreaking Ugandan study finds soaking traditional baby wraps in a common insecticide reduces infant malaria cases by 66%. This simple, low-cost method could save thousands of young lives.
Category : Medical Research
Astronauts depart ISS in unscheduled medical evacuation
Two astronauts have made an emergency return to Earth from the International Space Station following a medical issue. Watch the footage of their dramatic splashdown.
Scientists unlock the secrets of dreams and nightmares
Neuroscientists reveal how our brains construct dreams and nightmares, offering new hope for treating sleep disorders and PTSD. Discover the science of sleep.
ISS mission cut short due to serious astronaut medical condition
For the first time in 25 years, an ISS mission is aborted as four astronauts return to Earth following a serious medical incident. Get the latest details on the emergency evacuation.
Horses detect human fear through smell, study finds
Groundbreaking research shows horses can sense human fear via body odour, impacting heart rates and behaviour. Discover how our emotions affect these animals.
Ultrasonic Knives Tested in UK Surgical Trials
Revolutionary ultrasonic surgical knives are being trialled in the UK, promising less pain, faster healing, and reduced scarring. Discover how this technology could transform operations.
Harley Street surgeon suspended for lying to inspectors
A plastic surgeon has been suspended for 12 months after working unregistered at a private Harley Street clinic and giving inspectors a false name. Read the full investigation details.
Astronauts' Brains Change Shape After Space Travel
New research shows astronauts' brains physically shift within the skull after space missions. The changes, which partly persist, raise questions for future long-term space exploration.
HPMC gel restores sight in untreatable eye condition
A low-cost gel used in routine eye surgery has restored vision to patients with a rare, blinding condition called hypotony, London researchers report. Discover the breakthrough treatment.
HPMC gel injections restore sight in hypotony patients
A low-cost gel used in routine eye surgery has restored vision to people with untreatable hypotony, Moorfields researchers reveal. Discover the breakthrough treatment.
Woman's vision restored by pioneering eye gel treatment
Nicki Guy, 47, lost her vision to a rare condition but is now close to driving again after revolutionary HPMC gel injections at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Read her inspiring story.
First Medical Evacuation from ISS Set for Next Week
NASA announces the first medical evacuation in the International Space Station's 25-year history. A crew of four will return early due to a serious but stable medical issue. Read the full timeline.
Gut Bacteria Found to Cause Auto-Brewery Syndrome
Researchers pinpoint specific gut microbes that ferment sugar into alcohol, causing intoxication without drinking. New study offers hope for diagnosis and treatment of the rare condition.
Funding crisis delays life-saving medical research in UK
A severe decline in UK research funding is stalling vital medical breakthroughs. Scientists warn of a 'lost generation' of therapies for cancer and dementia. Urgent government action is needed.
IVF breakthrough: Egg 'rejuvenation' offers new hope
Groundbreaking research presented in Edinburgh shows a key age-related egg defect may be reversible, potentially boosting IVF success rates for women over 35. Learn about the science offering hope to end the emotional IVF rollercoaster.
NASA orders first medical evacuation from space station
NASA cuts short an ISS mission due to a serious medical condition, marking its first-ever medical evacuation from orbit. All four crew members are returning to Earth months early.
Gene breakthrough could prevent majority of Alzheimer's cases
University College London researchers claim that targeting the Apoe gene could prevent up to 93% of Alzheimer's disease cases in the UK. Discover the new focus for dementia therapies.
NASA brings ISS astronauts home early over medical issue
NASA is cutting short the Crew-11 mission on the International Space Station due to a medical concern. The crew, stable but returning early, was due for a May return. Read the latest.
Weight returns in under 2 years after stopping jabs
New research from the University of Oxford shows people regain weight four times faster after stopping GLP-1 drugs than with behavioural plans. Discover the long-term implications.
Scientists Record Brain Activity at Moment of Death
Groundbreaking research reveals the brain's final 'life recall' activity at death, with patterns similar to dreaming. Discover the science behind near-death experiences and what it means for our understanding of life's end.
Australia reviews animal research code as 845k used
Australia's animal research code faces its first major review in a decade. Key issues include animal sentience, crustacean welfare, and calls to end primate experiments. Have your say by 16 February.
Home Alzheimer's blood test hailed as 'paradigm shift'
Scientists reveal a new finger-prick blood test for Alzheimer's that can be done at home and posted to a lab, promising to make early detection far more accessible across the UK.
Inside the excruciating world of cluster headaches
Morgan Ofori and others share their battle with 'suicide headaches', exploring the history, slow diagnosis, and treatments like oxygen therapy. Discover the science behind one of medicine's most painful conditions.
Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill Launches in US at Lower Price
Novo Nordisk launches the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill in the US, priced significantly lower than injectable versions, intensifying competition with Eli Lilly.
Pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon Keyvan Moghissi dies at 98
Tributes paid to Keyvan Moghissi, the pioneering Iranian-born cardiothoracic surgeon who helped establish a major heart surgery centre in Hull. Read his remarkable life story.
US mRNA Funding Cuts Threaten Future Vaccines
The Trump administration's cuts to mRNA research funding risk America's scientific lead, opening the door for the UK and EU to seize the initiative on next-generation vaccines for flu, HIV, and cancer.
Study: Ethnic Minorities Less Likely to Get Diabetes Monitors
New research exposes 'concerning' inequalities in access to continuous glucose monitors for black and south Asian people in England, despite higher diabetes risk. Urgent action is needed.
Weight Loss Myths Busted by Ex-NIH Scientist Kevin Hall
Leading scientist Kevin Hall, after 21 years at the NIH, exposes diet and exercise myths in a new book. Discover the real science of weight loss and metabolism. Read the full interview.
Medical Anthropologist Roland Littlewood Dies at 77
Professor Roland Littlewood, a pioneering figure in medical anthropology and psychiatry, has died aged 77. Explore his groundbreaking work on culture and mental health.
AI Discovers Two New Types of Multiple Sclerosis
Scientists using AI and blood tests have identified two distinct biological subtypes of MS, paving the way for personalised treatments and better patient monitoring in the UK and beyond.
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