Lung function was reduced with higher glucose, lower insulin sensitivity and impaired insulin clearance in adults without diabetes.

Donor stem cell therapy reduced immunosuppression in two transplant recipients, offering a potential route towards drug-free transplantation.

Genomic newborn screening identified cancer-predisposing variants in children who developed early-onset malignancies. Read more.

Martha’s Rule will expand to every A&E in England by March 2028, giving patients, families, and staff access to urgent care reviews.

Drone medication delivery could improve pharmacy access, convenience and resilience while addressing barriers in pharmacy deserts. Read more.

Cancer care demand rose across Europe as cases and spending increased, highlighting need for integrated early care. Read more.

Researchers found AI-led diabetes prevention boosted engagement and speed of uptake, but people preferred a human-led approach.

Lenacapavir will offer new hope to NHS patients with drug-resistant HIV, supporting England’s goal to end HIV transmission by 2030.

A large scale study finds the maternal gut microbiome is a key source of infant gut bacteria and may predict eczema risk in infants.

WHO warns Congo’s Ebola outbreak could become the worst ever, with conflict, limited resources and rapid spread hampering containment.

Topical finasteride 0.25% improved hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia after 52 weeks in a real world study.

Learn how apheresis could be used to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from the blood as early research shows promise.

New research suggests current NHS breast cancer referral criteria misses most women under 50 at risk. Learn how broader risk assessment could find many more.

Early-life sugar restriction was associated with lower dementia risk and healthier brain ageing. Read more.

Data presented at AAIC 2026 show former soccer players have higher depression and anxiety rates and altered brain volume in midlife.

New AAIC 2026 data show an Alzheimer's blood test can predict cognitive decline risk up to a decade before symptoms appear.

Cancer cases are projected to nearly double by 2050, according to a new report released by WHO. Read more.

Researchers highlighted an association between hormonal oral contraceptives and depression in healthy women. Read more.

Read more about the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy on smell and taste in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Read more about disparities in food allergy health-related quality of life.

Alcohol policy preparedness improved globally, but major gaps remain in planning and implementation. Learn more.

Read more about the correlation has been found between rumination and depression in adolescents, according to a new meta-analysis.

COVID-19 may increase risk of new-onset obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. Read more.

A landmark robotic telesurgery procedure in Brazil shows how low-latency connectivity and digital surgical platforms may reshape bariatric care. Read more.

New antibody technology improves RNA therapy delivery across the blood–brain barrier using engineered antibody targeting strategies. Read more.

New EAN 2026 research finds women with Parkinson's disease carry more Alzheimer's-related amyloid plaque than men, despite similar cognition.

Learn more about rising rates of Type 2 diabetes in women over and under the age of 40, according to a new analysis from Diabetes UK.

Read more about the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme, rolled out in supermarket car parks, sports stadiums, and busy high streets.

How might short-term calorie restriction affect living kidney donors? Read on to find out more.

Read on to discover if there are potential associations between immune markers and oral-gut transmitted microbes during pregnancy.

The ovarian cancer drug mirvetuximab soravtansine extends survival in NHS patients with platinum-resistant disease using targeted therapy.

Systematic review finds social media use is frequently associated with eating disorders and greater symptom severity in young adults.

Exposure to arsenic, cadmium and vanadium is linked to increased urologic cancer risk in a major meta-analysis. Read more on findings and implications.

Read more about gender disparities in medical cannabis research, development, and use, heard at Cannabis Europa 2026.

Alcohol policy and liver disease were central at this EASL 2026 session. Experts called for stronger labelling and prevention action across Europe. Read more.

Amateur soccer heading was associated with short-term increases in blood biomarkers linked to neural damage in a new study.

A new blood test approach could detect vascular damage earlier than ever before, helping identify heart and kidney disease before symptoms appear.