A new study published in The Lancet HIV reveals gaps in knowledge surrounding the prevention of HPV-related cancers in people living with HIV and outlines future research priorities.
Popular weight loss drugs bring unexpected heart health benefits—researchers discuss implications
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic deliver more health benefits than expected.
Dozens of laid-off CDC workers push to get their jobs back
A group of former U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees is fighting to get their jobs back after being abruptly laid off last month.
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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20-year study is the first to show food insecurity raises risk of heart disease over time
Struggling to afford food today could mean heart problems tomorrow. Young adults experiencing food insecurity have a 41% greater risk of developing heart disease in midlife, even after accounting for demographic and socioeconomic factors, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.
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.
Transgender and gender diverse people less likely to receive follow-up after a mental health hospitalization: Study
Transgender and gender diverse individuals who were hospitalized for psychiatric care were less likely to have a follow-up visit compared to the general population, suggesting they face transphobia in the hospital system.
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.
Routine asthma test more reliable in the morning and has seasonal effects, say doctors
A lung function test used to help diagnose asthma works better in the morning, becoming less reliable throughout the day, Cambridge researchers have found.