Medicine

Scientists pinpoint TNF blockade to curb ICI heart risks in cancer patients

Scientists pinpoint TNF blockade to curb ICI heart risks in cancer patients

Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have identified a targeted way to prevent deadly heart inflammation from immune checkpoint inhibitors, popular cancer drugs like Keytruda and Opdivo. Blocking a specific TNF signaling pathway in mice stopped the cardiac damage without reducing the treatments' tumor-fighting power.

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5 Proven Treatments Target Sleep Apnea's Mental Health Toll

5 Proven Treatments Target Sleep Apnea’s Mental Health Toll

Obstructive sleep apnea disrupts breathing and heightens risks of depression, anxiety and cognitive decline, affecting millions unaware of its grip. Experts outline five treatments, from CPAP machines to muscle exercises, that ease symptoms and safeguard psychological health.

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Terrie Moore Wins Sport BC Lifetime Achievement Award

Terrie Moore Wins Sport BC Lifetime Achievement Award

Terrie Moore, a longtime Langley advocate for disabled athletes, received the Daryl Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award from Sport BC. The honor recognizes her 45 years advancing para sports in British Columbia and beyond.

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Family Begs Aid for Dacia Forrester, Burned in Westmoreland Gas Station Attack

Family Begs Aid for Dacia Forrester, Burned in Westmoreland Gas Station Attack

Relatives of 40-year-old Dacia Forrester pleaded for public donations Friday after she suffered third-degree burns over 70% of her body when another woman allegedly doused her with gasoline and set her ablaze at a Whithorn gas station. An air ambulance stands ready to evacuate her once funds arrive.

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Tirzepatide Cuts Alcohol Intake 50% in Rodent Study

Tirzepatide Cuts Alcohol Intake 50% in Rodent Study

Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, slashed voluntary alcohol consumption by more than 50% and blocked relapse-like drinking in rodents, researchers reported. The findings appear in the journal eBioMedicine.

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Forceps Left in Patient's Abdomen Sparks Kerala Protests

Forceps Left in Patient’s Abdomen Sparks Kerala Protests

Police in Kerala filed charges against a retired doctor after artery forceps turned up inside a woman's abdomen two years after surgery at Alappuzha Medical College. The discovery ignited protests across the state, including a Youth Congress mob storming Health Minister Veena George's home with demands for her ouster.

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Nativ African Restaurant Shocked by 0/5 Hygiene Rating in Bournemouth

Nativ African Restaurant Shocked by 0/5 Hygiene Rating in Bournemouth

A family-run African restaurant on Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth received a zero out of five food hygiene rating during a January 2026 inspection by the Food Standards Agency. Owner Prince Ogbuji called the result shocking and expressed disappointment for loyal customers.

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MiracleFeet Pledges Clubfoot Treatment for Nigeria's 10,000 Annual Cases

MiracleFeet Pledges Clubfoot Treatment for Nigeria’s 10,000 Annual Cases

MiracleFeet recommitted to providing life-changing clubfoot treatment for every affected child in Nigeria, where 10,000 babies are born with the condition each year. The international non-profit held a Train-the-Trainers workshop in Abuja to build a network of skilled providers using the Ponseti method.

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Nigeria Launches Audit of High-End Equipment in Teaching Hospitals

Nigeria Launches Audit of High-End Equipment in Teaching Hospitals

Nigeria's Federal Government has started a nationwide inventory of high-end medical equipment in teaching hospitals and medical centres to assess maintenance and identify gaps. The National Biomedical Equipment Audit supports the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative.

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High-Fiber Diets Linked to Better Cognition and Longer Life

High-Fiber Diets Linked to Better Cognition and Longer Life

Diets rich in fiber from whole grains, fruits, pulses, nuts and seeds sharpen brain function and cut mortality risk by up to 30%, new research shows. Experts say too few people hit the 30 grams daily target needed for these benefits.

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Pediatric Tuina Eases Jaundice, Diarrhea and Asthma, Reviews Show

Pediatric Tuina Eases Jaundice, Diarrhea and Asthma, Reviews Show

Pediatric Tuina, a form of Chinese therapeutic massage, improves symptoms of neonatal jaundice, diarrhea, constipation, anorexia, asthma and cerebral palsy in children, according to an overview of 16 systematic reviews. The analysis found better outcomes than routine care or conventional treatments for these conditions.

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