A new cancer treatment method may help the body’s immune cells fight tumors for longer

A new cancer treatment method may help the body's immune cells fight tumors for longer

Researchers say a temporary boost to a protein called p53 may help immune cells keep fighting cancer for longer. In laboratory tests, specially prepared T cells treated with the approach were better at killing melanoma cells. The study, from UCLA Health’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and published in Frontiers in Immunology, looked at T cells—immune […]

Treatment for women’s sex drive linked to higher rates of heart attacks and strokes

Treatment for women's sex drive linked to higher rates of heart attacks and strokes

Postmenopausal women using testosterone therapy may have a greater risk of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular problems, according to new research. The study, presented last month at The Menopause Society’s 2026 annual meeting in San Diego, examined more than 6,000 women aged 45 and older. Researchers compared women who received testosterone with those who […]

Investigation Started into the Treatment of Handcuffed Murder Victim Nowak

Investigation Started into the Treatment of Handcuffed Murder Victim Nowak

The UK government has declared an independent review into the events surrounding the murder of teenager Henry Nowak, assessing whether police could have acted to prevent his death at the hands of Vickrum Digwa, a Sikh man, in December. In response to allegations of biased policing, the Home Office announced on Tuesday that they would […]

Genomic test for prostate cancer may help men avoid unnecessary hormone treatment

Genomic test for prostate cancer may help men avoid unnecessary hormone treatment

New Diagnostic Test Could Transform Prostate Cancer Treatment A new diagnostic test has the potential to significantly enhance the experiences of millions of men dealing with prostate cancer. Researchers from University College London (UCL) investigated a tissue-based molecular test named Decipher. Their goal was to identify which men with high-risk prostate cancer could benefit from […]