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Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found that cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamines are associated with a significantly greater risk of stroke, including among younger people. The findings come from an analysis that drew on data involving more than 100 million people

STEATOTIC liver disease (SLD) encompasses MASLD, metabolic and alcohol-related liver disease, and alcohol-related liver disease. Rather than representing discrete conditions, these subtypes frequently overlap, with alcohol exposure and cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRFs) jointly influencing disease progression

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says “there is no indication” the blueberries and mixed berries in a major U.S. recall over the risk of serious illness and potential death were distributed in Canada

Since its detection in May 2026, the Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has expanded rapidly, reaching 4566 confirmed cases and 2128 deaths across six provinces by 13 August 2026. Ituri Province remains the epicentre, but ongoing transmission, spread to new areas, a high case fatality ratio (47%),…

Children who experience parental loss are twice as likely to have a mental health disorder, highlighting the need for early support

We all know exercising is good for us. But new research reveals something more specific and more motivating

The risk of Sweet Chestnut Blight spreading has increased significantly in parts of south-west England, the Forestry Commission has said

Difficulties of sharing information about genetic risks, for medical purposes, with family members are well known to patients with rare genetic diseases and healthcare professionals. To understand the mechanisms underlying the difficulties associated with the family disclosure of genetic risk (FDGR) process, an online questionnaire survey was designed in collaboration with French patient associations, healthcare…

There are medications to start, foods to test and cut, symptoms to track, and appointments to book. Almost all of that attention goes to your gut, which makes sense, since that’s where the pain and the unpredictability show up

Two brothers were found to have a genetic change linked to a rare condition after their mother signed them up for a study because she was “bored”