Health

Small cell causes chaos across Europe A major study has found that a sperm donor who unknowingly contained a genetic mutation that dramatically increases the risk of cancer has fathered at least 197 children across Europe. The research was carried out by fourteen public broadcasters, including the BBC, as part of the European Broadcasting Union’s…

Recent research shows that childhood trauma poses risks to mindfulness Latest PLOS One Research shows that childhood trauma may increase risks in mindfulness meditation programs designed to manage depression. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a combination of meditation practices with cognitive therapy techniques, originally developed to prevent relapse in people who had already recovered from…

Groundbreaking therapy could treat incurable blood cancer Doctors have found that a new breakthrough therapy has reversed incurable blood cancers in some patients. A therapy that would once have been considered a piece of science fiction has reversed aggressive blood cancer in some patients. As the doctors report, the treatment involves precisely editing the DNA…

New research shows that routine blood tests can help detect undiagnosed risk of osteoporosis This is evident from a new study published in the journal Frontiers in endocrinologyresearchers have discovered that a commonly measured enzyme in routine blood tests, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), could serve as a marker for osteoporosis. The study showed that higher ALP…

Small enzyme mutation may be a missing link in dementia, new research reveals Researchers in a recent breakthrough have identified hidden enzyme mutations behind the cases of dementia, leading to cell death due to ferroptosis. A new study led by Prof. Marcus Conrad from Helmholtz Munich and TUM explains how nerve cells can protect themselves…

World leaders pledge $1.9 billion to eradicate polio amid budget cuts Amid cuts in humanitarian aid, the world leader has taken the initiative to come forward and contribute to healthcare facilities, pledging to fund $1.9 billion for the eradication of the polio disease. The decision came on Monday, December 8, 2025, as world leaders announced…

First remote health monitoring app launched in Jersey In a groundbreaking innovation, Jersey Island has prepared for a digital overhaul of community healthcare by introducing remote health monitoring services. As they think about the health concerns, the FNHC for family nursing and home care has introduced an application called “Luci” by GraphNet, which allows nurses…

British couples are turning to the IVF loophole to rank embryos for intelligence and physical traits In the recent development, couples in Britain are reportedly taking advantage of a legal loophole to grade their embryos based on polygenic screening predictions for complex traits of IQ, height and health. As reported by The Guardianthe main motive…

A new study finds that pre-workout supplements are linked to an alarming reduction in sleep duration According to a new study, researchers have found that the use of pre-workout supplements is linked to shorter sleep time in young adults. The research was published in Sleep Epidemiology, and it showed that many teens enhance their workouts…

Scientists identify a hidden drop in brain nutrients as a possible cause of anxiety Researchers at UC Davis Health have discovered the potential cause of anxiety, which is often fueled by the decrease of hidden nutrients in the brain, in a new study. The findings came from a meta-analysis of 25 previous studies that compared…

Flu cases in Scotland rise by 50% The number of people with flu in hospitals across Scotland has risen by more than 50%. As reported by BBC, confirmed cases of flu have more than doubled in a week. A report from Public Health Scotland PHS shows the number of laboratory-confirmed cases rose sharply to 1,759…

10 ways to keep your scalp healthy through the winter When winter arrives, dry, cold weather not only wreaks havoc on the skin; the scalp is also severely affected mainly due to dry weather, low hydration, constant use of itchy winter hats and various other factors. Many moisturize their skin with various types of moisturizers…