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Starting mid-June, France becomes the first EU nation to reimburse life-changing weight-loss medications for severely obese patients. Up to one million people could access treatments that currently cost €300 monthly out of pocket.
A Korean biotech company hit every major target in testing a promising treatment for a serious liver condition affecting millions worldwide. The breakthrough has global pharmaceutical giants taking notice.
Scientists expected to find inflammation in long COVID brains, but scans revealed something different. The discovery could change how millions of patients get treated.
France just became the first EU country to cover breakthrough obesity medications for severely obese patients, helping one million people access treatments that previously cost €300 per month. The bold public health move recognizes obesity as a serious medical condition deserving national support.
Wales has more people registered as potential stem cell donors than any other UK nation, with nearly 4% of eligible residents signed up. Now a Cardiff man who beat cancer thanks to a stranger's donation is running marathons to inspire even more people to join the register.
A groundbreaking hepatitis B treatment is helping one in five patients stop therapy entirely while keeping the deadly liver virus undetectable. After decades of searching, researchers may have found the path to a functional cure for a disease that kills 1.1 million people yearly.
An experimental treatment by GSK achieved functional cures for nearly 20% of hepatitis B patients in major clinical trials, a massive leap from the 1-3% success rate of current medications. The breakthrough offers hope for millions living with a virus that kills a million people annually.
Researchers discovered that cancer's favorite hiding trick might actually make tumors vulnerable to a different immune attack. The finding challenges decades of immunology rules and could reshape cancer treatment.
Scientists created a wearable ultrasound patch that tracks fetal health continuously for hours, catching complications traditional scans might miss. The device could bring advanced pregnancy monitoring to areas without specialist doctors.
Scientists in Vienna created the first embryos without sperm or eggs, unlocking secrets about why so many pregnancies don't survive the first critical week. This breakthrough is already improving IVF success rates and treatments for pregnancy complications.
After 20 years of research, scientists are now seeing real evidence that a permanent cure for psoriasis could arrive within the next 10 years. New medications are keeping patients clear even after treatment stops.
Actor Eric Dane spent his final months fighting for ALS research funding before passing away in February 2026. His advocacy helped push critical legislation forward that could lead to a cure for the devastating disease.
A new experimental obesity treatment targeting three hormones has shown significant weight loss in early testing. The "triple-G" drug from Kailera offers fresh hope in the rapidly expanding field of weight management medicine.
Scientists discovered why women face twice the risk of Alzheimer's disease as men, and the breakthrough points to a promising new treatment approach. The hidden space between brain cells becomes vulnerable when estrogen drops during menopause.
Scientists in Finland developed a gentle heat treatment that helps aging eyes repair themselves before dry macular degeneration causes vision loss. Human trials begin this spring for a condition affecting 20 million Americans.
A rare muscle disease that once offered families almost no hope now has multiple new treatments helping kids stay stronger longer. Gene therapies and innovative medications are changing what's possible for children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
A groundbreaking treatment used stem cells to grow new heart muscle for people with failing hearts, strengthening their ability to pump blood. The patches offer new hope for patients waiting for transplants or left ventricular assist devices.
Scientists at UT Austin mapped the protein networks of a billion-year-old organism that gave rise to all complex life, uncovering hundreds of genes connected to human diseases. The breakthrough has already helped identify genetic causes of three rare disorders.
Three breakthrough breast cancer medications can now be used in earlier disease stages, giving patients better survival rates with fewer side effects. The drugs previously reserved for late-stage cases are now available for stage two and three patients.
A new pill targeting the KRAS mutation doubles survival time in pancreatic cancer patients, marking the biggest treatment breakthrough ever for one of the world's deadliest cancers. After 25 years of research and $17 million in funding, scientists are finally seeing progress on multiple fronts at once.
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