Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) is the unexpected death of a child aged between one and 18 years that remains unexplained after thorough investigation. According to the charity SUDC UK, approximately 40 children in the UK die from these unexplained causes annually. While police involvement is standard procedure following such an event, experts emphasize … Read more
Higher blood plasma levels of vitamin C are associated with better-preserved gray matter and stronger structural connectivity in the brain’s default mode network (DMN), according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Researchers at Hirosaki University in Japan analyzed 2,044 older adults, finding that those with higher vitamin C concentrations exhibited healthier brain … Read more
Colorado has secured federal authorization to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada, a move state officials estimate could save residents approximately $46 million on 20 common medications over three years. However, the program faces significant logistical hurdles, including Canadian export restrictions and private manufacturing contracts that currently prevent the sale of these drugs to the … Read more
Wegovy has become the first semaglutide weight-loss pill licensed for use in the UK, offering an oral alternative to the existing injectable version. According to manufacturer Novo Nordisk, the medication is intended for adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or those with a BMI of at least 27 who suffer from weight-related conditions … Read more
French startup Terratis is curbing invasive tiger mosquito populations by releasing millions of X-ray-sterilized males into urban environments to disrupt the reproductive cycle. According to the Institute of Research for Development (IRD), the technique aims to collapse local populations by ensuring females lay infertile eggs. While currently limited to pilot trials, the method represents a … Read more
Jimmy Glendinning, a 68-year-old from Flintshire, was diagnosed with an aggressive, incurable glioblastoma after his family initially suspected he was developing dementia. Medical imaging at Glan Clwyd Hospital confirmed the brain tumour following months of memory loss and confusion, according to Brain Tumour Research. The family is now calling on the Welsh Government to increase … Read more
Several South Island supermarkets have recalled instore-made deli meals due to the risk of glass contamination. According to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), affected products were sold at New World Greymouth, New World Rolleston, and Pak’nSave Riccarton. While no injuries have been reported, officials advise that the products should not be consumed and customers … Read more
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths, according to the Congolese Ministry of Health. The current crisis is driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which lacks an approved vaccine or treatment. With a 23% fatality rate and contact tracing coverage dropping to 56%, health officials face significant hurdles in … Read more
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect the condition’s systemic nature. Announced at the European Congress of Endocrinology and published in The Lancet, the change follows 14 years of international collaboration. Medical experts, including Dr. Veronique Viardot-Foucault of KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, state the new … Read more
Emeline Mafi has begun her career as a junior doctor at Auckland’s Middlemore Hospital, marking the culmination of six years of academic study and significant family sacrifice. Mafi is one of 19 first-year Pacific doctors at the facility, contributing to a record-breaking national total of 55 Pasifika medical graduates entering the workforce this year, according … Read more