4+ hour, 59+ min ago  (315+ words) The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Lipfendra, the first cholesterol-lowering pill of its kind that can drastically reduce bad cholesterol levels in a way previously available only through expensive injectable medications. Merck's new drug marks a significant advance…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (353+ words) A large international study has revealed that dementia risk factors vary dramatically from country to country, challenging the idea that prevention strategies can be one-size-fits-all. The research analyzed data from over 214,000 older adults across 14 countries and regions between 2009 and 2023. The…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (345+ words) Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy has shared that his terminal cancer diagnosis means his "deadline has been brought forward." The six-time gold medalist revealed the update in an interview with the Sunday Times, reflecting on how his stage 4 prostate…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (539+ words) Two groundbreaking clinical trials have demonstrated that transplanting stem cell-derived neurons into the brains of Parkinson's disease patients is safe and feasible. After twelve months of observation, researchers presented data showing the dopamine-producing cells survived and began functioning, offering new…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (205+ words) Gambaccini acknowledged the diagnosis represents a serious condition with an uncertain future, but emphasized that life continues as normal. «There's no denying it's a serious condition with an uncertain future, but for now life goes on as normal and I…...

1+ week, 24+ min ago  (305+ words) The Rolling Stones have released their 25th studio album "Foreign Tongues" on Friday. The British rock legends, with Mick Jagger at 82, Keith Richards turning 83 in December, and Ronnie Wood approaching 80 next year, continue their six-decade career with politically charged new material....

2+ week, 16+ hour ago  (376+ words) Obese adults over 40 in developed countries now show similar blood pressure and cholesterol levels to people of normal weight, according to a major study published in The Lancet. The shift marks a dramatic change from previous decades and is attributed…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (518+ words) A common sleep supplement may offer unexpected relief for millions suffering from chronic pain. New research from the University of Sydney suggests melatonin can reduce musculoskeletal pain as effectively as opioids and other widely used painkillers. The study, published in…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (428+ words) A Swedish study has found that an anti-inflammatory diet may lower dementia risk by up to 29 percent, even in people whose blood already shows early signs of Alzheimer's disease. The research followed nearly 1,900 adults aged 60 and older for up to…...

3+ week, 21+ hour ago  (412+ words) The German plan requires parliamentary debate and voting before becoming law. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the reform would keep pensions secure and distribute burdens equitably across social groups and generations. The government estimates pensions could reach 70% of recent…...