Should you worry about melatonin and heart failure? The evidence isn’t clear

A study presented at the American Heart Association’s scientific meetings has raised concerns about melatonin, one of Britain’s most commonly prescribed sleep aids. The findings suggest that long-term users face a higher risk of heart failure. But the preliminary data demands careful scrutiny before the alarm is sounded. Melatonin has been prescribed in the UK […]

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The real cost of environmental inequality in the UK

Environmental deaths in the UK are primarily attributed to air pollution, which the Royal College of Physicians estimates contributed to around 30,000 deaths in 2025, costing the economy billions each year. Other environmental risks include climate-related events such as extreme heat, which could cause tens of thousands of deaths annually, and pollutants from diesel emissions […]

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Can colostrum supplements improve your skin, gut and immune system? A nutritionist explains

Colostrum is often called “liquid gold” by lactation specialists, midwives and infant-health researchers. It’s the early milk produced in the first days after childbirth: thick, yellow and rich in antibodies, proteins and nutrients. Newborn babies benefit greatly from it because their immune systems are not yet fully developed and their stomachs can only hold very […]

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The science of weight loss – and why your brain is wired to keep you fat

For decades, we’ve been told that weight loss is a matter of willpower: eat less, move more. But modern science has proven this isn’t actually the case. More on that in a moment. But first, let’s go back a few hundred thousand years to examine our early human ancestors. Because we can blame a lot […]

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Safeguarding clean water access as climate threats rise

“Healthcare facilities are where the vulnerable seek healing. Yet, without adequate water, sanitation and hygiene, for too many people, expected care can become inadvertent harm,” said Dr. Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Regional Director for Europe.  Emphasizing that healthcare is “being tested as never before”, Dr. Kluge insisted that bolstering them is an investment in withstanding crises. As part of this work, a UN-led meeting in Budapest this […]

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How grey hair may be a sign of the body’s cancer defences

Grey hair is an inevitable hallmark of ageing. It’s a visual reminder of the passing years and all the bodily changes that accompany it. But emerging scientific research is challenging this simple narrative – revealing that those silver strands on our heads could be an outward sign of our body’s own intricate defences against cancer. […]

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Scientists are uncovering serotonin’s role in cancer – here’s what we know

Serotonin is often described as the happiness chemical because of its well-known role in regulating mood. However, recent research suggests this familiar molecule may play an unexpected role in cancer development. Not through its effects on the brain, but through a completely different mechanism in other parts of the body. Despite serotonin being commonly associated […]

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AI Is Transforming Healthcare Beyond Chatbots: From Patient Intake to Predictive Care

📜 From Paper Records to AI Agents Healthcare has always evolved alongside technology. As Brian Wallace notes in his SiteProNews article, medical records once filled file rooms until computers revolutionized storage and retrieval SiteProNews. Now, the next leap—artificial intelligence (AI)—is redefining how providers manage data, streamline workflows, and deliver care. ⚙️ Moving Beyond Chatbots Wallace […]

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The Trump Administration Secures Landmark Deals to Slash Obesity Drug Prices

Agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk aim to expand access to GLP-1 treatments through Medicare and new TrumpRx platform. Washington, D.C. – November 7, 2025 — The Trump administration has announced sweeping agreements with pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to dramatically reduce the cost of GLP-1 obesity and diabetes drugs, including Wegovy, […]

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AI is beating doctors at empathy – because we’ve turned doctors into robots

Artificial intelligence has mastered chess, art and medical diagnosis. Now it’s apparently beating doctors at something we thought was uniquely human: empathy. A recent review published in the British Medical Bulletin analysed 15 studies comparing AI-written responses with those from human healthcare professionals. Blinded researchers then rated these responses for empathy using validated assessment tools. […]

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