COVID vax linked to smaller risk of heart problems than infection
14 November, 2025The risk of rare heart complications following COVID-19 vaccination in children was found to be substantially lower than the risk following infection.
No clear link between paracetamol in pregnancy and autism/ADHD
13 November, 2025Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, according to an in-depth review.
Light at night can increase heart disease risk
12 November, 2025Being exposed to bright light at night can significantly increase your chances of developing serious heart problems, including heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.
Scientists find new driver of ovarian cancer spread
11 November, 2025A cell surface receptor known as F2R could serve as both a diagnostic marker for ovarian cancer and a therapeutic target for treatment.
Targeting 'molecular bodyguards' weakens prostate cancer cells
05 November, 2025Research reveals that two enzymes — PDIA1 and PDIA5 — act as 'molecular bodyguards' for the androgen receptor (AR), a protein that fuels prostate cancer.
Reproductive impacts of PFAS exposure revealed
31 October, 2025New studies have found that PFAS exposure can significantly alter male reproductive health, and PFAS levels in mothers' blood during pregnancy are associated with their children's brain structure and function.
Next-gen therapies could treat high-grade gliomas
21 October, 2025Government funding will enable researchers to test a suite of next-generation therapies they have developed, including drugs designed to overcome the blood–brain barrier.
How a common gene mutation increases liver disease risk
16 October, 2025Liver damage can be caused in people after exposure to high levels of acrolein, especially in those with the ALDH2*2 gene variant.
Sunscreen and supplements can lower your vitamin D levels
14 October, 2025People who use SPF50+ sunscreen daily are more likely to be vitamin D deficient, while taking vitamin D2 supplements can lead to a drop in the body's concentration of vitamin D3.
Mediterranean-style diet benefits maternal and infant health
08 October, 2025Two studies have found that a Mediterranean-style diet benefits maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding, while a separate study has linked excess maternal folate to gestational diabetes.
Does paracetamol use in pregnancy cause autism? Experts respond
25 September, 2025 by Lauren DavisWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says there is "mounting evidence finding a connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism", but this is disputed by medicines regulators, clinicians and scientists worldwide.
Sleep is key to menopausal heart health
24 September, 2025In the lead-up to World Heart Day (29 September), sleep is emerging as a powerful yet underestimated ally in women's cardiovascular care.
Passive smoking as a child may impact your own children's health
18 September, 2025A father's exposure to passive smoking as a child may impair the lifelong lung function of his children, putting them at risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Diabetes changes the structure of our hearts, study finds
17 September, 2025Type 2 diabetes directly alters the heart's structure and energy systems, which explains why people with diabetes are at greater risk of heart failure.
Beta blockers could halt triple negative breast cancer
16 September, 2025Researchers have identified a molecular biomarker in triple negative breast cancer tumours which could inform when beta blockers can play a role in 'switching off' tumour progression.
