1+ hour, 50+ min ago   (385+ words) Viagra's active ingredient sildenafil may help prevent cancer from spreading, according to new research from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. The findings reveal an unexpected biological mechanism that could open new treatment possibilities when combined with cholesterol-lowering drugs....

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (447+ words) Most people born very prematurely or with extremely low birth weight go on to lead fulfilling lives as adults, according to a landmark 34-year study from the University of Warwick. However, the research reveals that around one in five still…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (377+ words) Over a 15-year follow-up period, individuals with a larger age gap showed increased risk of early-onset lung, gastrointestinal, and uterine cancers. The findings were replicated using different biological aging measurement tools, strengthening the correlation. The real-world impact is stark. People…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (395+ words) Men's testosterone levels have plummeted by more than half over the past 50 years, according to recent research - a decline that has prompted the US military to implement mandatory testing for all personnel aged 30 and older. The sharp drop has raised…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (484+ words) A decade-long NHS study has revealed that focal therapy for prostate cancer is as effective as surgery or radiotherapy but carries less than half the risk of severe side effects. The landmark research, which followed nearly 3,500 men over 10 years, has…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (434+ words) Italian researchers have found significantly higher levels of micro- and nanoplastics in the blood of heart attack patients compared to other cardiac patients, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal on July 14. The findings add to growing…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (362+ words) A late June heatwave across Europe has caused at least 12,000 excess deaths, preliminary statistics reveal. The deadly heat struck multiple countries between June 18 and 28, with the week of June 22-28 marking the peak period when temperatures soared to extreme levels. Germany…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (413+ words) England will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 starting April 2027. The government announced the prohibition will cover drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per liter, targeting brands like Red Bull, Monster, Prime and Relentless. The ban…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (315+ words) The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Lipfendra, the first cholesterol-lowering pill of its kind that can drastically reduce bad cholesterol levels in a way previously available only through expensive injectable medications. Merck's new drug marks a significant advance…...

6+ day, 36+ min ago   (393+ words) England has confirmed a ban on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s, set to take effect next April. The measure targets drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre and marks a major victory for The Mirror's eight-year…...