Millions of people with type 2 diabetes could receive better treatment thanks to a new, simple low-cost tool, according to research announced at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2025 and published in The Lancet.
Use of strong synthetic opioids during surgery linked to poor ‘pain experience’
The use of powerful synthetic opioids, such as sufentanil and remifentanil, during surgery is linked to a subsequent poor ‘pain experience’—a composite of emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects of pain—suggests research published in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.
UK Armed Forces servicewomen face unique set of hurdles for abortion access/care, finds study
UK Armed Forces servicewomen needing an abortion face a unique set of hurdles around access and care, as well as stigma and judgmental attitudes from senior (usually male) colleagues, indicates the first study of its kind, published online in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health.
High dietary fish intake may slow disability progression in multiple sclerosis, study suggests
A high dietary intake of lean and oily fish may slow the progression of disability in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests a comparative population-based study, published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.
Gut cells that regulate electrolyte balance in response to bacterial toxins expand treatment possibilities
Researchers from the Organoid group at the Hubrecht Institute have found that specific gut cells, BEST4/CA7+ cells, regulate electrolyte and water balance in response to bacterial toxins that cause diarrhea. Their findings, published in Cell Stem Cell, show that these cells greatly increase in number when exposed to the cytokine interferon-γ (IFNγ), presenting a promising target for therapeutic strategies.
Longer paternity leave is linked to longer infant breastfeeding
Fathers who take at least two weeks of leave after their child’s birth are significantly more likely to report longer breastfeeding duration, according to a recent survey led by scientists at Northwestern University and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Manufacturer recalls Accolade pacemaker devices
Boston Scientific has issued a recall of Accolade pacemaker devices, according to a safety communication from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
66 deaths every day and 24,000 a year: Study reveals smoking’s deadly toll in Australia
Smoking is estimated to kill more than 24,000 Australians every year, or more than 66 people a day—more than previously thought—according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).
Culturally tailored interventions key to combating early onset type 2 diabetes in Indigenous youth, says study
Culturally appropriate programs that build on the strengths and knowledge of Indigenous communities are crucial for reducing the burden of type 2 diabetes among young people, a University of Queensland study has found.
Model explains menopause timing, shedding light on ovarian aging and fertility
Menopause, driven by ovarian aging and the depletion of ovarian reserves, marks the end of a woman’s fertility, and while many aspects of these processes are well understood, the overall dynamics remain unclear. A new study from Rice University researchers, published in the Biophysical Journal, introduces a novel approach to unraveling the complex patterns of ovarian aging using stochastic analysis, a mathematical approach that examines systems by evaluating all potential outcomes using random probability.