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Moderna initiates phase 3 bird flu vaccine trial

A phase 3 study of Moderna’s investigational mRNA-based H5 pandemic influenza vaccine candidate has been initiated.

Patient using a walker with clinician support during a mobility assessment in a medical setting

AAN 2026: CAR-T Therapy Shows Promise in Stiff Person Syndrome

CAR-T therapy improved mobility and stiffness in stiff person syndrome in a pivotal Phase II study.

UK Lifelong Smoking Ban for People Born After 2008 Clears Parliament

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, banning anyone born after 2008 from ever being legally sold tobacco across the UK, now awaits royal assent.

Shopper comparing packaged food labels in a supermarket aisle to understand ultra-processed foods

Public Confusion Clouds Ultra-Processed Food Choices

Adults responsible for household food decisions often found ultra-processed foods confusing, despite linking them with poor health.

Very Low Energy Ketogenic Diet Cuts MASLD Liver Fat by 77%

A ketogenic very low energy diet reduced liver fat by 77% in MASLD, outperforming a Mediterranean diet in a small randomised trial.

Left Ventricular Myocardial Strain Shows Sex-Specific Variations on CT

LV myocardial strain reference values from CT show sex-based differences in healthy adults, offering clinicians clearer guidance for interpreting cardiac imaging.

Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in a patient with breast cancer during supportive cancer care

Acupuncture May Ease Chemotherapy Nausea

Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in breast cancer is now set for a broader comparative review.

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Alcohol Intake Linked to Early Airway Damage

Higher alcohol consumption is linked to increased risk of early small airway obstruction in adults.

Clinician assessing hand tremor in a patient with essential tremor during a neurology visit

AAN 2026: Essential Tremor Response Maintained with Ulixacaltamide

Ulixacaltamide maintained response in essential tremor in a Phase III randomized withdrawal study at AAN 2026.

PCI in TAVR Patients Shows Limited Benefit in Frailty

PCI in TAVR patients who were frail was associated with a significantly higher risk of bleeding complications (hazard ratio: 2.51; 95% confidence interval: 1.23–5.11; p=0.011).