US court convicts Japanese yakuza for trafficking nuclear material and drugs
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Satellite livers could provide booster function for patients awaiting transplants
More than 10,000 Americans who suffer from chronic liver disease are on a waitlist for a liver transplant,…
Research suggests new therapeutic targets for broad-spectrum antiviral drugs
Coronaviruses not only use the machinery of the human cells they infect: they modify it to achieve optimal…
Weight-loss drugs may reduce heart damage after heart attack
Weight-loss (GLP-1 mimicking) drugs may help prevent further tissue damage following a heart attack, significantly reducing the risk…
Remote ischemic conditioning shields the heart from chemotherapy damage
Advances in cancer treatment mean that more people than ever are surviving the disease. However, some of the…
Study identifies a promising strategy to treat brain metastases
A new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine has identified a promising strategy to treat brain metastases, one of…
Common cardio drugs proven safe in myeloma patients
Commonly prescribed cardiovascular medications – such as statins, diuretics, and blood pressure drugs – appear to have little…
Statins, Diuretics, and Other Common Heart Drugs Do Not Worsen Survival in Multiple Myeloma, Scientists Report
Cardiovascular medications and treatment outcomes in multiple myeloma: insights from phase III clinical trials. Scientific Reports (2026). DOI:…
Just 3 tablespoons of peanut butter daily could help older people’s health
New research has found the nutrient-rich spread has one key benefitSally McLean Head of Lifestyle, Trends and Showbiz…
Innovative laser procedure offers new hope for recurrent brain tumors
High-grade astrocytoma, which includes glioblastoma, is a fast-growing, aggressive brain cancer that often returns after the tumor is removed, making it…
ARPA-H-funded PROSPR program focuses on the biological hallmarks of aging
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has received an award as part of the PROactive Solutions for Prolonging Resilience (PROSPR) program within the Advanced…
Co-codamol supplies ‘limited’ in Scotland until summer amid UK-wide shortage
Supplies are expected to be limitied until the summer. 15:33, 18 Feb 2026Updated 15:45, 18 Feb 2026 Co-codamol…