General Healthcare

Hundreds of people with cystic fibrosis in England will now have access to a new once-daily triple therapy, expanding treatment to rare genetic types for the first time.

UK Biobank’s massive imaging project scans 100,000 people to reveal early disease signs, transforming diagnosis and prevention worldwide.

Learn how metformin may enhance cognitive function in schizophrenia by regulating energy metabolism and brain connectivity.

WHO has endorsed injectable lenacapavir as a twice-yearly HIV prevention tool, offering new hope for communities facing high infection risks and adherence barriers.

Large UK studies show no increased liver cancer risk with oral contraceptives, though longer use may slightly raise risk.

A UK-wide study finds that women with children’s social care involvement face significantly higher maternal mortality risks, especially from psychiatric causes.

Adenotonsillectomy improves sleep apnoea in children, effective regardless of positional dependency, study finds.

A UKHSA survey finds strong vaccine confidence among UK parents, with 87% trusting vaccine effectiveness and satisfaction high in NHS delivery and communication.