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A roundup of pharmaceutical industry news including growing safety concerns over Neurocrine's rare disease drug Vykat XR for Prader-Willi syndrome and research showing that pharma gifts to doctors increase inappropriate prescribing.
Over 150 clinicians have warned that excessive screen time in English classrooms is harming children's physical and developmental health, citing rising short-sightedness rates and calling for a rollback of tablet and laptop use in schools.
Over 150 clinicians have warned that excessive screen time in English classrooms could be harming children's physical and developmental health, including contributing to rising rates of short-sightedness, and are urging the government to reduce tablet and laptop use in schools.
Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK. Parents and carers should watch for warning signs including extreme tiredness, unexplained bruises, pale appearance, and lumps that don't go away.
A new Wellcome Global Monitor survey of 140 countries finds that 52% of Americans report high trust in science compared to just 26% globally, though significant divides exist among religious, urban-rural, and education groups within the U.S.
Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK, yet many parents struggle to recognize early symptoms. Learn the key warning signs including extreme tiredness, unexplained bruises, and persistent lumps that parents should monitor.
A fitness program using DNA testing and smart ring data to recommend personalized workouts offers convenience and motivation, though DNA insights lack clinical validation and the premium price may not justify results over a personal trainer.
Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK. Parents should watch for clusters of symptoms including extreme tiredness, pallor, unexplained bruises, and lumps that are growing or not going away.
A new Wellcome Global Monitor survey of 140 countries finds Americans have significantly higher trust in science than most of the world, though deep divides persist among demographic groups in the U.S. based on education, religion, and geography.
Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK. Parents are urged to watch for clusters of symptoms including extreme tiredness, pallor, unexplained bruises, and lumps that persist or grow, with early diagnosis significantly improving treatment outcomes.
A small trial shows that heart patches engineered from induced pluripotent stem cells (BioVAT) thickened damaged heart walls and improved pumping ability in advanced heart failure patients, potentially serving as a bridge to transplant or left ventricular assist device implantation.
Saunas have been used for thousands of years across cultures, and modern research now supports their benefits for cardiovascular health, relaxation, and sleep. Learn what happens to your body in a sauna and how to incorporate sauna use into your wellness routine safely.
A small clinical trial shows that heart patches engineered from induced pluripotent stem cells can thicken damaged heart walls and improve pumping ability in advanced heart failure patients, offering potential as a bridge to transplant or device implantation.
Birth rates in England and Wales have fallen to their lowest level in nearly 50 years, with 585,000 live births in 2025, as people cite global uncertainty, rising costs, and lifestyle choices as reasons for having fewer or no children.
President Trump reports his latest medical and dental checkup went "PERFECTLY," marking his fourth publicly disclosed exam since returning to office. Meanwhile, physicians call for greater transparency and medically-grounded information about presidential health evaluations.
Young patients at a Middlesbrough mental health unit warned staff that someone would die, yet their concerns were ignored. Three teenagers subsequently took their own lives while under the care of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, prompting demands for a public inquiry into systemic failures.
Kyle Diamantas's FDA appointment receives praise while concerns grow over a leadership vacuum at the NIH, highlighting ongoing challenges in federal health agency management.
Former patients and families of those who died describe failures in mental health care at a North Yorkshire NHS trust, claiming teenage patients were ignored despite warnings of fatal consequences before a public inquiry was announced.
Former teenage patients of an NHS mental health trust describe being ignored and receiving inadequate care, with three young women taking their own lives within eight months, prompting calls for a public inquiry into systemic failures at the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.
President Trump, 79, is undergoing his fourth publicly disclosed medical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as questions about presidential health transparency and disclosure remain at the forefront, with the White House controlling what medical information becomes public.