An American neurologist and an Italian epidemiologist whose work revolutionized the treatment of multiple sclerosis on Saturday won a prestigious Breakthrough Prize, the award nicknamed the “Oscars of science.”
US sees third measles-related death amid outbreaks
A second school-age child who was hospitalized with measles is the third measles-related death in the U.S. since the virus started ripping through West Texas in late January.
Shingles is awful, but here’s another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementia
A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one—shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains.
From Tiffany earrings to mobile phones—this is what happens when you swallow something you shouldn’t
A man in Florida recently visited a Tiffany & Co jewelry store posing as a buyer for a professional US athlete. While viewing the items, together worth well over £1 million, the thief tried to grab them and run from the store.
Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women
Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection.
Obesity severity tied to increased risk across 16 common conditions
Johns Hopkins University-led research has found that obesity, particularly severe obesity, is strongly associated with the incidence of 16 common health outcomes. Associations remained consistent across sex and racial groups. Strong associations were observed for obstructive sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
Brain aneurysms explained
Each year, nearly half a million people worldwide die from brain aneurysms. In the U.S., an estimated 6.7 million people have an unruptured brain aneurysm, which means about one in 50 people might have one.
Ndola man murders brother over fathers will.
A 28-year-old man of Ndola has died after being stabbed by his elder brother, aged 33, following a dispute over their father’s will. The altercation allegedly began when the elder brother, Telemu Sibande, confronted their father, Mike Sibande, aged 61, about why he had named his younger brother Muneti as a beneficiary in his will. […]
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Young females face higher social anxiety from smartphone use, study finds
A new study presented today at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2025 reveals that gender plays a significant role in excessive and problematic (psychological or behavioral dependence) smartphone use, with young females more likely to experience higher social anxiety than other genders. In the study, it was also found that gender was significantly linked to the amount of time spent using smartphones and the fear of being judged negatively by others online.
Heroin found in cocaine and ‘ice,’ and snorting a line can be lethal
Authorities in New South Wales and Victoria have been warning the public about worrying cases of heroin overdoses after people thought they had taken cocaine or methamphetamine.