Kamanga loses FIFA election

DESPITE having earlier received the backing of COSAFA and CECAFA, Andrew Kamanga has lost his bid to be elected into the FIFA council after collecting 19 votes at this morning’s CAF extraordinary general assembly staged in Cairo. The FIFA council is the main decision making body of the world football governing body. It is made […]

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New study reveals significant cost disparities and information gaps in UK fertility treatments

A new study from Queen Mary University of London has unveiled significant cost disparities and information challenges faced by fertility patients in the U.K. The research, led by Prof Manuela Perrotta, explores the financial burden of fertility treatment add-ons and highlights growing concerns over the reliability of information provided by clinics.

Preclinical study finds earlier ACL reconstruction is associated with lower risk of knee osteoarthritis

A preclinical study by HSS investigators found that earlier anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction led to lower immune cell activity, less inflammation and fewer joint changes associated with knee osteoarthritis compared to delayed surgery. The research team shared their study results today in a poster presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2025 Annual Meeting.

Axolotls help reveal keratinocytes, not fibroblasts, make collagen for healthy skin

The skin consists of two primary layers. The epidermis, the outermost layer, is predominantly made up of keratinocytes, while the deeper dermis contains blood vessels, nerves, and structural proteins such as collagen, which give the skin its strength and texture. Traditionally, fibroblasts—specialized supporting cells within the dermis—have been believed to play a key role in producing collagen.