Prostate cancer: immunotherapy offers hope

An antibody for treating advanced prostate cancer improves progression-free survival in patients with metastasised, castration-resistant prostate cancer. This is the finding of the long-term analyses...

Rapid $5 tests for low & middle income countries

WHO: Global partnership to make available 120 million affordable, quality COVID-19 rapid tests for low- and middle-income countries A full access package includes WHO policy...

AI tech advances for World Heart Day

World Heart Day is the 29th September. Created by the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day informs people around the globe that CVD, including heart...

Getting to grips with handedness

Researchers get a better grip on left and right handedness: In the largest study of its kind to date, researchers have identified 48 genetic variants...

Genetic variant protects against Alzheimer’s

A genetic variant that protects against Alzheimer's disease promotes immune cell functions: A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland found...

Musculoskeletal pain: Lockdown impact

People with bone, joint and muscle pain saw their symptoms worsen during lockdown – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.  A...

Best lubricants for PPE “comfort”

Talc and petroleum jelly among the best lubricants for people wearing PPE: Talcum powder, a coconut oil-cocoa butter beeswax mixture, and petroleum jelly provide the best...