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Exploring the barriers and enablers to healthy longevity

Didier Coeurnelle, Co-chair at Heales (Healthy Life Extension Society) and member of the board at the International Longevity Alliance, discusses developments in longevity research, promoters and barriers to healthy aging, and the importance of preventative approaches to care.

Breakthrough blood test could transform multiple myeloma diagnosis

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has created a blood test that could offer a less invasive way to detect and monitor multiple myeloma.

The EU invites public input on EU4Health Programme 2026

The European Commission is calling on stakeholders across Europe to give their perspectives and priorities for the EU4Health Work Programme 2026.

Gates Foundation announces $2.5 billion investment in women’s health research

The Gates Foundation is investing $2.5 billion by 2030 to accelerate research and development in women’s health.

How can we end smoking in the UK?

What would it take to end smoking in 20 years? asks Hazel Cheeseman, CEO of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH).

Irregular sleep patterns linked to risk of 172 diseases, study finds

A major UK Biobank study shows that inconsistent sleep timing, not just sleep duration, is associated with increased risk for 172 diseases, including liver cirrhosis and cardiovascular conditions.

Dementia takes 3.5 years to diagnose after symptoms begin

A UCL-led study finds dementia diagnoses are delayed by an average of 3.5 years after symptoms appear, with even longer waits for early-onset cases.

PFAS exposure linked to 31% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes

New research shows that exposure to PFAS chemicals may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by disrupting metabolism and affecting blood sugar regulation.

How toxic tau spreads in progressive supranuclear palsy: New research reveals synaptic link

UK Dementia Research Institute scientists reveal how toxic tau spreads between neurons in PSP, causing synapse loss.

Detection dogs show high accuracy in identifying Parkinson’s disease from skin swabs

A University of Bristol study finds trained detection dogs can identify Parkinson's disease with up to 98% accuracy by smelling skin swabs, offering promise for early, non-invasive diagnosis.

Dementia patients are living longer, global study finds

A new global study reveals that people diagnosed with dementia are living longer than before, thanks to earlier diagnosis and advancements in care that reduce the risk of death post-diagnosis.

Social isolation raises the risk of stroke, heart disease, and early death

A WHO report reveals that social connection improves health and lowers the risk of early death, with one in six people experiencing loneliness globally.

Scientists create a test to predict chemotherapy resistance in patients

Scientists have developed a test which successfully predicts whether cancer will resist common forms of chemotherapy treatment.

£107m boost for Cardiff spin-out pioneering neuropsychiatric drugs

Cardiff University spin-out Draig Therapeutics has been awarded £107m ($140m) to advance the development of novel therapies for major neuropsychiatric disorders.

Mouth and gut bacteria linked to brain changes in Parkinson’s disease

Scientists have found a link between bacteria in the mouth and gut and the progression of cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease.

Vitamin B3 supplement reverses premature ageing in Werner Syndrome patients

There is a beacon of hope for patients with a rare genetic disorder called Werner Syndrome as researchers unveil a groundbreaking discovery: Nicotinamide riboside, a vitamin B3 derivative, reverses premature ageing.

Exercise improves colon cancer survival, world-first trial reveals

A major international study has shown that a structured exercise regime can significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer.

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