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- Heat-treated probiotic may protect sperm from BPA-linked damage, rat study suggests
on May 15, 2026 at 7:20 pmBisphenol A (BPA) is widely used in the production of plastic materials. However, there have recently been concerns about its toxicity in humans, leading to the European Union banning its use in food containers.
- Antiviral ensitrelvir cuts risk of COVID-19 in household contacts by two-thirds, study finds
on May 15, 2026 at 7:00 pmThe antiviral drug ensitrelvir prevents infection in household contacts of COVID-19 patients when given within 72 hours after symptom onset in the index patient, according to a Phase III randomized controlled trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
- New targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy induces remission in pancreatic cancer model
on May 15, 2026 at 6:40 pmA newly developed targeted radiopharmaceutical treatment can effectively slow tumor growth in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), according to new research published in the May issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. In preclinical models, the treatment achieved complete remission of the disease, highlighting its potential to transform care for this highly aggressive cancer.
- The newborn vitamin K shot: What every parent needs to know
on May 15, 2026 at 6:20 pmWhen a baby is born, hospital staff move quickly through a standard checklist of newborn care: taking measurements, administering antibiotic eye ointment to prevent eye infections, and giving a small injection of vitamin K.
- Is ‘yo‑yo dieting’ really harmful? New analysis challenges longstanding assumptions about weight cycling
on May 15, 2026 at 6:20 pmWeight loss followed by weight regain, commonly known as “yo-yo dieting” or weight cycling, is often portrayed as harmful, even more damaging than remaining overweight. But a new comprehensive analysis published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology suggests this widely held belief is not supported by strong scientific evidence.
