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GLP-1 drugs linked to lower fracture risk in type 2 diabetes patients
A study of over 133,000 US adults found GLP-1 drugs reduce fragility fracture risk by 21% in type 2 diabetes patients. The effect was indepe
FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine, Moderna's shot for over-50s
The US FDA has approved Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine for adults aged 50 and over, the first such shot in the US. The vaccine will be ava
Basque screening halves colon cancer deaths in major study
A 21-year study in Spain's Basque Country found that a colorectal cancer screening programme cut deaths by 50% among people aged 50-69. The
Moderna begins human trial for Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine as DRC outbreak worsens
Moderna has started a Phase 1 trial for a vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which no vaccine currently exists. The trial c
Airplane wastewater could give weeks of early warning for new pandemics
A US-UK pilot study found that testing airplane wastewater can detect circulating pathogens weeks earlier than traditional global surveillan
WHO urges more aid as Ebola spreads beyond response capacity in DRC
The WHO warns that Ebola in the DRC is outpacing containment efforts, calling for more funding and resources to curb the largest outbreak on
Cyclospora outbreak in US raises concerns for Europe
Two people have died in Michigan from cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection linked to contaminated produce. With over 18,000 US cases, Europ
Charitable wills surge in Spain as cancer becomes leading cause of death
Cancer is now the leading cause of death in Spain, accounting for 26.3% of all fatalities. In response, interest in charitable wills has sur
How children talk about stress may signal future mental health risks
A Stanford study of over 200 children shows that speech style—not just content—can predict future mental health issues. Prepositions and abs
Tokyo zoo lions die as Japan's humid heat takes toll
Three lionesses at Tama Zoological Park in Tokyo have died from suspected heatstroke, with seven other lions showing symptoms. The zoo has c
UK's NHS aims for robots in 90% of keyhole surgeries by 2035
The UK's NHS targets robotic assistance in 90% of keyhole surgeries by 2035. At Barts Health in London, surgeons are already using the da Vi
How greener streets may improve sleep quality
A new study suggests that greener, more enclosed streets are linked to longer sleep, while pedestrian-friendly layouts may be associated wit