A £20 million government investment will let high street optometrists in England refer patients directly to NHS eye services, bypassing GPs. Press Association Source link : https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/nhs-funds-direct-optometrist-referrals-eye-specialists-2026a1000j9k?src=rss Author : Publish...

Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Only 50% of the public said they now trust health recommendations from the CDC, down from 77% in spring 2025, according...

Experts support targeting ticks but caution against the long-term use of antibiotics. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/lyme-primer-how-new-hhs-strategy-stacks-science-2026a1000j87?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-06-09 13:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content...

The RCEM estimates 15,860 deaths were linked to long ED waits in 2025, nearly ten times the 2015 figure. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ed-overcrowding-linked-near-tenfold-rise-deaths-2026a1000j98?src=rss Author : Publish date...

Europe's illicit drug market is undergoing a rapid shift, with synthetic opioids emerging as a concern, although the ⁠region still experiences far fewer fatal overdoses than... Reuters Health Information Source...

A novel self-report tool may help identify patients with major depressive disorder at risk for difficult-to-treat depression before multiple treatment failures occur. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/tool-predicts-risk-difficult-treat-depression-before-2026a1000j7m?src=rss Author...

CGRP monoclonal antibodies are associated with a higher odds of fracture in a large retrospective study, highlighting a potential safety signal that warrants further investigation. Medscape Medical News Source link...

Middle cerebral artery Doppler and cerebroplacental ratio can help predict adverse neurologic outcomes in foetal growth restriction, supporting antenatal risk stratification. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/doppler-measures-spot-brain-risk-fgr-2026a1000iu4?src=rss Author :...

A meta-analysis identifies the optimal serum potassium range linked to a lower risk for death and hospitalisation in heart failure, with low potassium tied to worse outcomes in HFrEF. Medscape...

Women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome face a higher risk for all-cause mortality than those without the condition, a Finnish study shows. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/common-metabolic-issue-women-tied-mortality-risk-2026a1000iu3?src=rss Author...

Share on PinterestNew research found that more unhealthy, savory foods were consumed on drinking days versus non-drinking days. Jovana Milanko/StocksyDrinking alcohol may lead to increased consumption of ultra-processed savory foods.Researchers...

The SMC accepted semaglutide for adults with established cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity, expanding its role beyond weight management. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/semaglutide-accepted-scotland-cv-risk-reduction-2026a1000j6s?src=rss Author : Publish...

EMILY.AI uses AI to personalize oxygen delivery in real time, aiming for safer saturation control and fewer manual adjustments. Medscape News Europe Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ai-brings-oxygen-therapy-closer-autopilot-2026a1000j73?src=rss Author : Publish date...

Compared with other glucose-lowering drugs, semaglutide is not associated with the risk for neovascular age-related macular degeneration in adults with type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/study-finds-no-link-between-semaglutide-and-amd-risk-2026a1000j7y?src=rss...

Illustration of the Chicxulub asteroid impact, which took place 66 million years agoMARK GARLICK/Science Photo Library/Getty Images The asteroid strike that wiped out the dinosaurs hit with such force that...

Digital cognitive-behavioral therapy-guided self-help is linked to reduced risk for mental disorders such as depression and anxiety in college students, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News Source link :...

The galaxy MoM-z14 was called a “cosmic miracle” by its discoverersJ. DePasquale (STScI) I’m certain scientists before me have thought this about their own era, but nonetheless, I think we...

Share on PinterestAstraZeneca’s new oral GLP-1 pill showed promising results for weight loss and blood sugar in a phase 2 trial. Guido Mieth/Getty ImagesA new GLP-1 oral medication from AstraZeneca,...

Embracing quantum physics could make you see the world differentlyKamilSD / Alamy In December 2019, a bad tooth almost killed me. A terrible toothache turned into the biggest health crisis...

Herbal treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia may improve urinary symptoms in some men, although evidence remains limited and results vary by product. Medscape News Global Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/urinary-symptoms-men-do-herbs-saw-palmetto-help-2026a1000j6q?src=rss Author...