Scientists have long known that opioids relieve pain by binding to molecular switches in the brain known as mu-opioid receptors (MORs). What remained elusive—until now—was the detailed mechanism of what happens next. A research team led by biologists at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, in collaboration with the Keck School of … Read more
Labour’s ambitious overhaul of the NHS has been thrown into disarray after health service leaders were forced to pause mass redundancy plans. The programme, which was meant to cut the size of integrated care boards (ICBs) in England by half, has stalled as unions warn of chaos and staff anxiety grows. At the heart of … Read more
Knee buckling isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s one of the biggest risks for falls and reduced quality of life. When the knees suddenly give out, it can feel like the ground is pulled from beneath you. For patients being guided through therapeutic walking, these sudden, sharp collapses are especially concerning. If the knees buckle and the patient … Read more
New Ebola Outbreak Declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: What You Need to Know The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially declared a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, caused by the most severe strain of the virus: the Zaire Ebola virus. This declaration has raised serious concern among health authorities … Read more
The parasitic infection schistosomiasis affects an estimated 200 million people globally, many of them children. But campaigns to identify and treat it face formidable hurdles. In the quiet town of Gwagwalada, just west of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, children flock to the river that runs alongside their community. For them, the river is more than just … Read more
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has welcomed a groundbreaking move by the Queensland Government to provide no-cost, needle-free influenza vaccinations for children aged 2–5 years ahead of the 2026 flu season. The initiative, hailed as a major step forward in public health, will allow families to access safe, effective, and painless flu protection … Read more
Scientists in Australia have discovered that exercise may play a much bigger role in cancer recovery than previously thought. By studying women who had survived breast cancer, researchers found that just one session of resistance training or high-intensity interval training (HIIT) triggered a significant increase in protective molecules known as myokines. The findings highlight how … Read more
A leading GP has warned millions of Britons not to ignore indigestion, a common health problem that affects more than 40 per cent of people in the UK every year. While for many, the condition is linked to lifestyle factors and tends to resolve on its own, persistent or worsening heartburn and acid reflux could … Read more
Brianna Ladapo, the wife of Florida surgeon general Dr Joseph Ladapo, claims her husband won’t work with anyone she hasn’t vetted The wife of Florida surgeon general Dr Joseph Ladapo — Brianna Ladapo — says angels have spoken to her, claims “dark forces” are targeting her family with chemtrails, and has asserted that her husband … Read more