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Waist-to-Hip Ratio Strongly Linked to Psoriasis

The results revealed that central adiposity, fat concentrated around the waist and abdomen, had the strongest link to psoriasis.

Prostate Cancer Surgery Rates Drop in Low-Risk Cases

The proportion of radical prostatectomies ending in pGG1 fell from 32.4% in 2010 to just 7.8% by 2020

Blood Test Reveals Early Biomarkers for Teen Depression

Blood test identifies unique microRNA markers for adolescent depression, paving the way for earlier, objective diagnosis.

Flu Vaccine Prevented Over 100,000 Hospitalisations Last Winter

Flu vaccination prevented up to 120,000 hospital admissions in England during the 2024/25 season, despite concerning declines in uptake among some vulnerable groups.

Autism in Toddlers: No Early Sex Differences at First Diagnosis

Major study finds no early clinical differences between autistic boys and girls at the time of first diagnosis.

Tezepelumab Achieves Clinical Remission in Severe Asthma

Interestingly, the study also revealed a disconnect between clinical and biological remission.

AI Model Enhances Liver Cancer Risk Prediction Accuracy

PLAN-B-DF was trained and internally validated on a large cohort of 5,585 patients, and externally validated.

Global Diarrhoeal Deaths Drop, But Burden Persists

This dramatic decline highlights the success of interventions such as oral rehydration therapy, rotavirus vaccination, and improvements in water and sanitation.

Skin Bacteria Shape Immune Response to UV Light

Interestingly, UVB exposure and topical application of cis-UCA led to changes in the skin’s microbial composition.

Combined Therapy Reduces Daytime Incontinence in Children

Researchers explored the effectiveness of combining biofeedback training with osteopathic techniques to improve outcomes in children with urinary incontinence.