West Nile Virus Death Confirmed in the Netherlands as Europe Watches Vector-Borne Risk Closely
West Nile virus death confirmed in the Netherlands, raising concerns over Europe’s evolving mosquito-borne disease risk.
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Early Pathology Review Urged to Sharpen Biologically Rich Cancer Trials
A Nature perspective says early pathology input can strengthen biologically rich cancer trials and improve research design.
NHS Launches Cervical Self-Testing Rollout to Reach Millions of Women
NHS rolls out home HPV self-testing kits to help millions of women access cervical cancer screening more easily.
Antifungal Treatment Shows Promise in Improving IBD Disease Activity, Study Finds
Antifungal therapy may improve IBD activity by altering the gut microbiome, new Nature Medicine research suggests.
UK Childhood Vaccination Rates Fall Again as NHS Pushes Winter Protection
UK baby vaccine uptake falls again as the NHS launches winter flu jabs for children and pregnant women.
Specific Food Additives in Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Depression Risk in UK Biobank Study
A UK Biobank study links specific ultra-processed food markers to a higher risk of depression over 10.7 years.
Common Antifungal Linked to IBD Symptom Relief in Early Study
Early study suggests fluconazole may ease IBD symptoms by targeting gut fungal imbalance in some patients.
NHS leaders warn of rising ADHD and autism costs as demand intensifies
NHS leaders warn ADHD and autism costs are rising fast as demand strains services and budgets across England.
UK Launches £72 Million Obesity Research Institute to Speed New Treatments
UKRI and BHF invest £72 million in a new institute to study obesity, improve prevention and accelerate treatment research.
Gut microbiome study finds links to brain chemicals in healthy young women
New study links gut bacteria functions to brain chemicals and mental health measures in healthy young women.
