Unveiling Injustice: The Imperative of Addressing Racism in Global Child Health
The recently launched Lancet Commission on Racism and Child Health has embarked on a pioneering journey to unravel the profound impact of racism, xenophobia, and discrimination on child health worldwide. This editorial delves into the multifaceted dimensions of this issue, exploring the pathways through which racism affects health outcomes and highlighting the urgent need for systemic change.
The Future of Global Health: Forecasting Disease Burden to 2050
As the world continues to grapple with the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers and public health officials are increasingly focused on understanding what the future may hold for the global disease burden. A comprehensive new analysis published in The Lancet provides critical insights into expected trends in mortality, disability, and life expectancy over the coming decades.
Semaglutide: A New Weapon Against Alcohol Use Disorder?
Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) represent a major public health crisis, contributing to over 80,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. Despite the serious toll, treatment options have been sorely limited - until now. Emerging evidence suggests a surprising...
ASCO 2024: Unleashing the Power of Precision Oncology and Immuno-Therapeutics
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting is a pivotal event that brings together experts in the field of oncology to share groundbreaking research and advancements in cancer care. ASCO 2024 continued to push the boundaries of scientific discovery, with an emphasis on precision medicine, immunotherapy, and emerging technologies
Gene therapy reversing hereditary deafness?
In a groundbreaking clinical trial, researchers have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of a novel gene therapy approach to restore hearing in children born with a rare genetic form of deafness. The results, published in Nature Medicine, offer hope for millions worldwide suffering from inherited hearing loss.
Chewing Tobacco’s Grip on Football: The Growing Problem of Snus Use Among Players
Faced with the stresses of their high-pressure jobs, some players have increasingly turned to mood-altering substances like alcohol, cannabis, and painkillers for relief. However, one substance in particular has gained significant popularity within professional soccer circles in recent years - snus
Predicting Cancer Risk with Digital Health Records
Every day we leave traces of our lives in digital systems. While privacy concerns abound, this digitization of daily life also presents new opportunities for medical research. Scientists are now tapping into nationwide databases of electronic health records to gain insights that were previously impossible
Unlocking Precision Cancer Care through Whole Genome Sequencing
Tumors can vary greatly between patients and even within the same patient over time as the disease progresses. To improve patient outcomes, oncologists need a more comprehensive understanding of the molecular changes driving each individual's cancer
U.K. Whooping cough cases continue to rise
New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March, bringing the total number of cases in 2024 to 2,793
AI | Personalizing Cancer Care with Artificial Intelligence
AI is now enabling truly personalized care, however, realizing this promise will require overcoming major regulatory hurdles to get these novel technologies safely into clinical practice
Preventing Unnecessary Chemotherapy after Surgery for Early Breast Cancer
More people with early breast cancer could be spared chemotherapy and therefore avoid the side effects associated with the treatment after tumour profiling tests were recommended by NICE
- Millions of new solar system objects to be found...
on June, 2025 at 1:34 amAstronomers have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects are likely to be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this year.
- Collaboration can unlock Australia's energy...on June, 2025 at 9:29 pm
New research demonstrates that with collaboration between stakeholders, Australia can fully decarbonize its domestic and energy export economies by 2060 -- a feat requiring $6.2 trillion USD and around 110,000 square kilomters of land -- while avoiding harm to important areas for biodiversity […]
- Guardrails, education urged to protect adolescent...on June, 2025 at 6:12 pm
The effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents are nuanced and complex, according to a new report that calls on developers to prioritize features that protect young people from exploitation, manipulation and the erosion of real-world relationships.
- Molecular link between air pollution and...on June, 2025 at 6:12 pm
A new study found exposure to specific tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of various negative birth outcomes.
- Atmospheric chemistry keeps pollutants in the airon June, 2025 at 3:50 pm
A new study details processes that keep pollutants aloft despite a drop in emissions.
After 11 years, Boston Dynamics has said goodbye to its humanoid robot ATLAS HD. The robotics company says it’s time for ATLAS to “kick back and relax” in retirement, letting the new all electric ATLAS take over. This video was shared to remember ATLAS HD’s great moments and those not so great.
