Is the shingles vaccine the secret to living longer and delaying dementia? Here’s what the science says.
By Jaimy Lee A growing body of research suggests Shingrix can delay dementia and reduce the risk of…
Singapore’s precision medicine sector transforming patient care
In early 2026, a 13-year-old girl and her family faced a worrying possibility: the liver she had received…
Charity campaign aims to improve mental health support in Jersey
A campaign has been launched by mental health charities and a search and rescue organisation, aimed at encouraging…
Peptide therapy triumphs in Phase I Parkinson’s trials
Earlier this month, Denmark-based biotechnology company Teitur Trophics announced positive Phase I clinical trial results (2025-521357-17-00) for its…
Hadassah surgeon goes halfway around the world to save a life
Prof. Ron Eliashar of Hadassah Medical Center participated in Ecuador in a complex operation to remove a tumor…
More people are seeking emergency care for gambling, a new study says — and it’s mostly men and boys
Warning: This story contains discussion of suicide, as well as gambling, alcohol and drug addition. Teddy Wojtowicz hasn’t…
6 foods that age you faster
You know that the foods you eat affect everything from your waistline to your mood. New research shows…
Fiji declares HIV emergency. One in 60 people now have the virus as drug crisis fuels outbreak
The small Pacific nation of Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency as it grapples with surging case…
Health benefits platform Thatch reaches $1B valuation as healthcare costs surge
Thatch, a platform that lowers healthcare costs for employers while expanding plan choices for workers, has raised $108…
Gambling-related ER visits have almost doubled since Ontario opened market to private companies, study finds
Open this photo in gallery: Outside the emergency room entrance at Mount Sinai Hospital, in Toronto. By June,…
Kalbe Consumer Health boss on tips to grow in ASEAN’s consumer health
From ExtraJoss to Entrasol, the companies behind these products, Kalbe Consumer Health and Kalbe Nutritionals, have embarked on…
Researchers build prognostic model to guide end-of-life care in metastatic breast cancer
Oncologists know that intensive treatment rarely helps patients in their final days but recognizing when someone is entering…