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A compound naturally found in broccoli could help fight Friedreich ataxia, a devastating genetic disease that progressively damages the nervous system, by boosting a vital protein and protecting nerve cells. Scientists hope the discovery could lead to an affordable treatment, although clinical trials are still needed to establish its effectiveness in patients.
A surprising new study suggests that an anti-aging drug could help protect people genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that just four weeks of low-dose rapamycin improved brain blood flow in healthy middle-aged adults carrying the high-risk APOE4 gene variant, with women showing the strongest benefits. Because declining blood flow can occur years before Alzheimer's symptoms appear, the discovery raises hopes for preventing or delaying the disease before memory loss begins.
A group of former Israeli military generals offered their help to Palestinian olive farmers in the occupied West Bank.
Scientists have discovered a compound that transforms a natural muscle-repair protein into a more powerful version dubbed "Super HGF," more than doubling its ability to bind to a key receptor while protecting it from age-related chemical damage. The breakthrough, supported by early mouse experiments, could eventually help combat muscle loss and preserve strength as people age.
The Ethiopian-born American citizen admitted sharing dozens of classified documents with senior Ethiopian officials.
Meta is helping bring Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” to 3D screens — and its upcoming VR glasses. The studio and tech company have partnered to convert the film to 3D ahead of its Nov. 20 release, marking Meta’s first time working with a studio on such a conversion. The process was done […]
US Open runner-up Ben Shelton joins forces with Juan Carlos Ferrer, the former coach of Carlos Alcaraz - BBC Sport analyses why the partnership suits both parties.
BBC News NI health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly watched a new robot perform surgery at Belfast City Hospital.
A gift-filled shoebox campaign launched for children who would otherwise go without this Christmas.
Britain's Harriet Dart knows people doubted whether she would ever win a WTA title, but says the belief of her coach Marion Bartoli helped achieve the best week of her career.
Social Security's retirement trust fund may run out in 2032. Senators elected this November will be in office when that deadline comes.
A massive study of nearly 486,000 adults found that regularly drinking tea was associated with an 11% lower risk of heart and blood vessel diseases. The lowest risk was linked to drinking roughly six to eight cups per day, with black tea showing more consistent benefits than green tea.
Families in the West Midlands say they are worried about paying winter energy bills.
Labour party aims to help households and sustain growth as inflation and debt costs limit its options.
People in Bilston react to the new Budget set out by Chancellor John Healey.
Helen Miller, director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, speaks to the Today programme about challenges in the budget.
About 40% of the plants and animals in protected sites across Northern Ireland fall short of meeting the standard for "favourable condition".
A surprising discovery reveals that widely used anti-inflammatory drugs may unintentionally help dangerous viruses spread through the body. Scientists found that JAK inhibitors, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, can weaken a crucial immune defense against influenza, COVID-19, and other infections. By suppressing genes that normally fight viruses, these medications may leave patients more vulnerable to infection.
Scientists have filmed tiny magnetic vortices called skyrmions melting out of an organized lattice for the first time, revealing new ways to manipulate these unusual structures. The breakthrough could help make brain-like computers a reality, potentially enabling dramatically smaller and more energy-efficient technology.
The COVID-19 pandemic is straining health systems worldwide. The rapidly increasing demand on health facilities and health care workers threatens to leave some health systems overstretched and unable to operate effectively. Previous outbreaks have demonstrated that when health systems are overwhelmed, mortality from vaccine-preventable and other treatable conditions can also increase dramatically. During the 2014-2015 Ebola outbreak, the increased number of deaths caused by measles, malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis attributable to health system failures exceeded deaths from Ebola [1,2]. “Th
