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Nobel Prize in Medicine goes to scientists behind optogenetics

Nobel Prize for Medicine goes to three scientists for their work on optogenetics, a process that has reshaped how scientists study the brain.

Tetris May Help Reduce Cravings in Real-World Settings

Real-world study found Tetris reduced cravings for substances, food, drinks and other activities.

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Most Physicians Skip Routine COPD Oral Health Checks

COPD oral health remains overlooked in routine care, with only one-quarter of physicians regularly performing assessments.

Venetoclax Bridges Children With Relapsed Leukemia to Transplant

Venetoclax-based therapy enabled many children with relapsed acute leukaemia to proceed to stem cell transplantation.

Broadly protective influenza vaccines being developed to strengthen seasonal and pandemic influenza protection.

Broadly Protective Influenza Vaccines Could Blunt Pandemics

Broadly protective influenza vaccines could provide baseline protection against pandemic strains before matched vaccines become available.

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Highlights from EHA 2026: Targeted Treatments, Combination Regimens, and CAR-T Therapy

Expert discussion of acute myeloid leukaemia highlights from EHA 2026, including IDH1-mutated AML, ivosidenib-based regimens, venetoclax…

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ESGE Congress Highlights Growth in Gynaecological Endoscopy

Almost 2,400 delegates from 85 countries gathered in Kraków as ESGE highlighted advances in gynaecological endoscopy, surgical education, certification, and AI based assessment.

The Cost of Better Health

In this series, host Saranya Ravindran speaks with health economist Anita Charlesworth about the cost of better health. From how we measure…

Bacteria Found on More Than 80% of Healthcare Workers’ Masks

Bacteria were found on 84.5% of healthcare workers’ masks, with MRSA also detected, highlighting the importance of mask hygiene and handling.

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Nobel Prize for Scientists Who 'Transformed Understanding of Brain'

Three scientists win the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discoveries enabling light-based control of brain cells.