General Healthcare

Clinicians should not assume patients diagnosed with cancer will quit smoking without help, with new guidance urging routine access to evidence-based smoking cessation treatment.

A national study found intentional outdoor tanning remained common among US adults, particularly younger women, and was associated with significantly higher rates of sunburn, highlighting opportunities for targeted skin cancer prevention strategies.

The EU has approved the novel dietary fibre IPE, developed by Imperial College London researchers, to help prevent weight gain by increasing feelings of fullness.

New research found type 2 diabetes incidence increased among younger adults while older age groups experienced stable or declining rates, highlighting the need for earlier prevention strategies.

A clinical trial suggests mesoglycan may reduce long-term recurrence of superficial vein thrombosis, though larger studies are needed to confirm the benefit.

A target trial emulation found that glucagon like peptide 1 receptor agonists were associated with a higher risk of non scarring alopecia than two other diabetes drug classes.

The NHS will offer fampridine to eligible patients with multiple sclerosis in England, providing the first licensed treatment designed to improve walking ability and mobility.

WHO dementia guidelines outlined updated recommendations to help prevent or delay dementia through lifestyle changes, risk factor management and early intervention.