Weight bias, stigma, and discrimination are linked to poorer mental health and weight outcomes after bariatric surgery, although the long-term physical effects remain understudied. Medscape Medical News Source link :...

Researchers have identified a compound produced by a variety of land snail that prevents blood clots without prolonging bleeding or healing time. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fastest-way-better-anticoagulants-may-be-land-snail-2026a1000gne?src=rss Author...

A 16-week supervised aerobic exercise program combined with a hypocaloric diet reduces leptin levels in adults with hypertension and overweight or obesity. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/exercise-plus-diet-lowers-leptin-hypertensive-obesity-2026a1000gmv?src=rss Author...

CHICAGO -- Patients with advanced prostate cancer treated with enzalutamide (Xtandi) had a significantly greater decline in cognitive function compared with those who received darolutamide (Nubeqa), according to results from...

Spain increasingly depends on foreign -trained physicians to fill workforce gaps, raising concerns about accreditation, training standards, and working conditions. Medscape News Europe Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/spains-reliance-foreign-doctors-it-sustainable-2026a1000gqp?src=rss Author : Publish...

The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy82gkr7xzlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author :...

The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool predictions suggest patients who don’t meet guideline criteria for parathyroidectomy may nevertheless benefit from the surgery. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/frax-predicts-surgery-benefit-hyperparathyroidism-2026a1000gqc?src=rss Author :...

In patients with cardiac amyloidosis, implantable loop recorders reveal common yet often silent arrhythmias that vary by disease subtype and are linked to amyloid buildup in the heart muscle. Medscape...

Researchers conducted a cross-sectional electronic survey to see whether respondents were offered and completed germline genetic testing following a pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma diagnosis. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/pancreatic-cancer-testing-falls-short-goals-2026a1000gq1?src=rss...

An early evaluation of 'Swap to Stop' scheme in England shows a 4-week quit rate of 34.3% among recipients of free e-cigarette starter kits, with an estimated product cost per...

Routine quantitative CT scans performed during acute COPD exacerbations can reveal undiagnosed cardiac dysfunction, with increased airway wall thickness signalling impaired left ventricular function. Medscape News UK Source link :...

Soluble transferrin receptor may predict iron deficiency in patients with non anaemic ulcerative colitis; in patients with Crohn's disease, it is most useful for distinguishing those with anaemia. Medscape News...

Preparing a diphtheria and tetanus vaccinationSIMANJUNTAK/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Diphtheria is surging in Australia for the first time since widespread vaccination began in the 1930s. The country has recorded 230 cases of the...

Health officials believe the Ebola outbreak in Congo started weeks ago and say they haven't identified the source. The outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern...

The use of potassium-competitive acid blockers is not linked to an increased risk for C difficile infection compared with the use of other acid-suppressive agents. Medscape Medical News Source link...

A lightweight robotic knee device improves strength, muscle growth, and standing ability in children with SMA, with benefits persisting after therapy ended. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/robotic-wearable-helps-children-sma-stand-independently-2026a1000goh?src=rss Author...

Share on PinterestResearchers say current aerobic exercise recommendations may not be sufficient to reduce cardiovascular risk. MoMo Productions/Getty ImagesResearchers say adults may need to quadruple the current weekly exercise recommendations...

NICE has recommended a new treatment option for adults with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer that has progressed on or after systemic therapy. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/nice-backs-new-targeted-therapy-advanced-cervical-cancer-2026a1000gmb?src=rss...

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NASA astronaut Scott Kelly spent 340 days in space on one missionNASA One of the most famous thought experiments in physics is the twin paradox, first proposed by Albert Einstein...