'Breakthrough' Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.
Eye on aspirational India, medical tourism, Max Healthcare steps up bed capacity expansion
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd is expanding capacity to 10,000 beds over the next 3–4 years, investing ₹4,000–5,000 crore to meet rising domestic demand and boost
I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin D
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
Investigations found Roo had been accidentally poisoned with a dose of vitamin D prescribed for growing pains.
Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
Sleeping without a pillow could have surprising health benefit, study suggests
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Sleeping with, or without, a pillow may have a sneaky impact on your health.New research suggests that skipping the pillow could help prevent the development of
Dr Chris asks: 'Why do so many of us have problems with our feet?'
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Drs Chris and Xand explore common foot problems, from bunions to verrucas, and why diseases affecting our blood vessels or nerves seem to often show up in the feet.
New Drug Targets Genetic Root Of Severe Pancreatitis
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Quarterly RNA drug plozasiran turns off a liver gene, sharply lowering life‑threatening pancreatitis attacks in a rare genetic disorder.
This Pill May Help Pancreatic Cancer Patients Live Longer
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
In this week's edition of InnovationRx, we look at the top self-made healthcare entrepreneurs, the latest 30 Under 30 Science & Healthcare list, and more.
Doctor warns wearable fitness trackers can backfire, despite Rory McIlroy's success
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
The roar of the crowd at the Masters is a familiar sound, but during Rory McIlroy's final hole victory, he was tracking a different kind of data: the rhythm of his
The Racist Patient, Revisited
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Racism was once pushed underground in clinical settings. Have we made progress?
