An experimental hormone-free drug shows promise against menopausal hot flashes
The drug would be useful for women with a history of cancer or who are reluctant to accept hormonal treatments
Heat deaths in South America have increased 160% in the last 20 years
‘The Lancet’ has for the first time published a report on the relationship between health and climate change in the region
Researchers identify ‘necrotizing’ form of monkeypox
This form of the disease leads to severe skin ulcers that can spread to the lungs, eyes and intestines
The positive health impacts of cooling cities by planting more trees
A study of 93 European urban areas published in ‘The Lancet’ estimates that more vegetation could cut heat-related deaths by 33%
Intermittent fasting may help bring diabetes into remission
In recent years, studies have proven that weight loss can help those living with type 2 diabetes be less reliant on drugs such as insulin
Common bacterial infections are the second leading cause of death after heart disease
A study estimates that 33 common pathogens were behind one in eight of all infection-related fatalities in 2019
Beijing rolls out inhaled vaccine during its biggest Covid surge ever
Approved as a booster, the CanSino drug is another tool in the country’s ongoing battle against the coronavirus
The mystery of why the number of over-65s diagnosed with dementia fell 30% in 15 years
A US study has revealed the percentage of the population with Alzheimer’s and similar diseases is declining in wealthy countries despite the absence of any effective treatment
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