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NHS adds migraines, acne to Pharmacy First scheme
NHS England is expanding its Pharmacy First scheme this autumn so pharmacists can treat five more common conditions — including migraines and acne — without patients needing a GP appointment first.
Experts: cycle-syncing workouts is 'marketing, not science'
Cycle-syncing workouts—a trend dividing the menstrual cycle into four phases with prescribed exercise intensities—has surged 740% in Google searches since 2022, but researchers say there is no evidenc
STAT+: U.K. unveils recommendations for regulating AI in medicine
A U.K. commission released 44 recommendations for regulating artificial intelligence in medicine, proposing staged authorization for new AI models and a mandatory reporting system so providers can fla
Genesis GV90 Debuts Pop-Up 24.6″ OLED Theater Display
Genesis unveiled its flagship GV90 electric SUV on August 19 in San Francisco, headlined by a pop-up 24.6″ OLED display and 25-speaker Bang & Olufsen Dolby Atmos system that transform the parked vehic
Why our common ancestor with chimpanzees keeps getting further away
New analysis of genetic and fossil evidence shows the last common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees lived much earlier than previously thought, pushing the split back to between 8.7 and 7.3 million y
Earliest evidence of habitual drug use found in teeth in Indonesia
Researchers have identified the oldest archaeological evidence of habitual drug use — teeth up to 25,000 years old from Indonesian hunter-gatherers that show wear patterns from repeatedly sucking whol
Pink Noise Bursts Boost Brain Waste Clearance in Sleep Study
A small study found that bursts of pink noise timed to slow brainwaves during sleep boost cerebrospinal fluid flow through the brain's glymphatic waste-clearance system, suggesting a potential route t
New Scientist recommends a fascinating deep dive into the real Vikings
New Scientist reviews Neil Price's 'The Sea-King and the Sorceress,' a new book that uses 21 burials spanning four centuries to dismantle the monolithic 'Viking' identity and reveal the diversity of N
Dark matter signal hints at new physics beyond colliders
The LUX-ZEPLIN detector in South Dakota has detected a possible dark matter signal from a far more complex interaction than theorists anticipated, suggesting that building ever-larger particle collide
STAT+: ARPA-H to invest $62 million to develop FDA-authorized AI to help treat heart failure
ARPA-H will invest $62.7 million through its ADVOCATE program to develop partially autonomous AI devices authorized by the FDA to assess heart failure symptoms, prescribe drugs, and order lab tests, w
NASA Telescope Could Detect Alien Oceans Rainbows
NASA's future Habitable Worlds Observatory could detect glint from alien oceans and other surface features like rainbows, offering new clues in the search for life beyond Earth.
Quantum algorithms to hunt dark matter at upgraded LHC
Particle physicist Sarah Alam Malik is developing quantum algorithms to sift through the coming flood of data from the upgraded Large Hadron Collider, betting that preserving quantum information lost
AP503 Strengthens Mouse Bones by Activating GPR133
Leipzig University researchers say AP503 strengthened bones in healthy and osteoporotic mice by activating GPR133, a receptor that supports bone formation and limits bone loss, with possible relevance
FDA Permanently Fills Four Key Leadership Roles
The Trump administration permanently filled four key FDA leadership roles on Tuesday, naming Michael Davis, Karim Mikhail, and Bret Koplow to permanent directorships after they had served in acting ca
Semaglutide Tied to 40% Fewer Asthma Attacks in Study
A large real-world UK study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, was associated with nearly 40% fewer asthma atta
STAT+: Leukemia drug data suggested a different way to treat diabetes. A new biotech will test that idea
Kura Oncology is spinning out Caspian Therapeutics with $50 million to develop menin inhibitors—originally studied for leukemia—for diabetes and other cardiometabolic diseases, advancing a lead candid
India steps up space ambitions, eyes crewed missions and space station
India's Gaganyaan programme is approaching its first uncrewed orbital mission in Q4 2025, with a crewed flight planned for 2027, as the country pushes to become only the fourth nation with independent
Weekend Lie-Ins May Protect Against High Blood Pressure
Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi celebrates a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology's annual congress finding that weekend lie-ins may protect against high blood pressure, framing the r
Caffeine Activates AMPK Energy Sensor Linked to Slower Aging
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London found that caffeine activates AMPK, a cellular energy sensor conserved for over 500 million years, offering a new mechanistic explanation for caffeine's
Oxford Study: Very Hot Drinks Triple Oesophageal Cancer Risk
An Oxford University study of nearly a million people found regularly drinking tea or coffee at 65°C or above roughly triples the risk of oesophageal cancer, though the disease remains rare with about
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