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  1. Two Dead in Meningococcal Outbreak at University of Kent

    Two Dead in Meningococcal Outbreak at University of Kent

    Fifteen confirmed meningococcal disease cases, two deaths, and student demands for campus closure follow outbreak at University of Kent in Canterbury, UK.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  2. Quebec Judge Bans Sperm Donors Accused of Fathering Hundreds of Children

    Quebec Judge Bans Sperm Donors Accused of Fathering Hundreds of Children

    A Quebec judge has temporarily halted sperm donations by two men accused of misleading donors about the number of children fathered.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Psychiatrists Debate Expanding Definition of Addiction to Include Shopping and Gaming

    Psychiatrists Debate Expanding Definition of Addiction to Include Shopping and Gaming

    Experts debate whether compulsive shopping and gaming should be classified as behavioral addictions in the next DSM edition.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  4. Rising Food Costs Drive Americans Back to Home Kitchens

    Rising Food Costs Drive Americans Back to Home Kitchens

    High inflation and restaurant prices push consumers toward home cooking. Kantar and BLS data reveal significant shifts in household spending and dining habits across the United States.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Non-Drug Strategies Show Promise for COPD Breathlessness Management

    Non-Drug Strategies Show Promise for COPD Breathlessness Management

    Scoping review identifies 69 non-pharmacological COPD action plans; 67% of users avoided ambulance calls despite limited formal efficacy data.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Portuguese Scientists Develop Nanocapsules to Enhance Radiotherapy

    Portuguese Scientists Develop Nanocapsules to Enhance Radiotherapy

    Researchers at the University of Aveiro pioneer lithium-6 carbon nanocapsules to improve cancer treatment precision and reduce damage to healthy tissue.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Half of Type 2 Diabetes Patients Suffer Fatty Pancreas Disease, Study Confirms

    Half of Type 2 Diabetes Patients Suffer Fatty Pancreas Disease, Study Confirms

    2026 meta-analysis reveals 54% of Type 2 diabetes patients have fatty pancreas disease, a critical metabolic burden requiring clinical attention and monitoring strategies.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Clascoterone Cream 1% Shows Sustained Sebum Reduction at 52 Weeks, Reinforcing Long-Term Acne Control

    Clascoterone Cream 1% Shows Sustained Sebum Reduction at 52 Weeks, Reinforcing Long-Term Acne Control

    Dermatologist Zoe Draelos reviews pivotal 52-week data on WINLEVI cream-demonstrating durable sebum suppression and clinical relevance for acne management beyond short-term trials.

    2mo ago 1 min read