The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the results of its latest Consolidator Grant competition, selecting 349 mid-career researchers for a combined €728 million in funding.
A new Healthwatch England survey shows that 14% of GP referrals for specialist care are delayed, lost, or rejected, leaving thousands of patients waiting indefinitely for treatment.
New research links menopause to structural brain changes in regions tied to memory and emotional regulation, offering insight into cognitive shifts during midlife.
UCL-led trial shows adding niraparib to standard therapy reduces tumour growth risk in men with advanced prostate cancer by up to 37%, with greater effect in specific genetic subgroups.
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.
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.
New research shows that exposure to PFAS chemicals may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by disrupting metabolism and affecting blood sugar regulation.
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.
