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What Shatavari Actually Does to Female Hormones: 5 Research-Backed Effects on Women

It Works Differently Depending on Where You Are in Your Hormonal CycleShatavari (Asparagus racemosus) does not push estrogen in one fixed direction. It contains steroidal saponins called shatavarins that behave as phytoestrogens, they bind to estrogen receptors but produce a weaker signal than the body's own estradiol. In women with…

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Six Cancer Drug Approvals in One Quarter: What the FDA Cleared in Q2 2026 and Who It Helps

FDA approved 6 cancer drugs in Q2 2026, covering breast, prostate, kidney, bladder, and blood cancers. Here's what was approved, who qualifies, and what it means.

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Serum Institute partners with Gates MRI to make experimental TB vaccine

Serum Institute will manufacture an experimental tuberculosis vaccine. This novel vaccine candidate is currently in late-stage clinical trials. Gates Medical Research Institute will transfer manufacturing technology and know-how. The company plans to invest over one hundred million dollars for production. This new shot could prevent millions of cases and save…

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Ozempic's Active Ingredient May Slow Biological Aging, First Human Clinical Trial Finds

A clinical trial published in Nature Communications found semaglutide slowed biological aging markers in adults with HIV. Here's what the research actually shows.

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WHO launches first trial of antiviral to prevent Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

The World Health Organization launched the first clinical trial on Tuesday to test whether an antiviral drug can prevent infection in people exposed to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the outbreak continues to outpace response efforts and spread beyond known chains of transmission.

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A $100 Million Trial Launched Today to Test Whether GLP-1 Drugs Plus Lifestyle Changes Can Prevent Dementia

Alzheimer's Association launched the $100M PROTECT-Cog Study July 13, 2026 in London to test GLP-1 drugs plus lifestyle changes as dementia prevention. First global trial of its kind.

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Most Indian Salons Are Getting Nail Care Wrong: What You Should Be Doing for Your Nail Beds

The Cuticle Problem Every Indian Salon HasWalk into almost any nail salon in Mumbai, Delhi, or Bengaluru and the first thing a technician will do is clip your cuticles. It feels thorough. It looks clean. It is also the single most damaging thing you can do to a nail bed.…

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Can Removing "Zombie Cells" Slow Aging? Human Clinical Trials Are Starting to Deliver Answers

Senolytics — drugs that selectively eliminate senescent cells — have moved from mouse experiments to human clinical trials across kidney disease, Alzheimer's, and frailty. Here is an honest account of what 80-plus trials are finding.

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Eating Only Two Meals a Day Changes Your Metabolism, Here Is What Happens Over Time

Your Hunger Hormones Shift FirstWithin the first week of eating only two meals a day, ghrelin, the hormone that triggers hunger, begins to recalibrate its peak times. Instead of spiking at your old breakfast hour, it gradually aligns with your new first meal window. A 2019 study published in Obesity…

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Brexit denies UK children access to life-extending drug for aggressive brain cancer

Exclusive: Experts say Brexit has led to delays in the launch of clinical trials and increased costs for multiple drugs. They are urging the government to reset the UK’s relationship with Europe to reopen access to potentially life-changing treatments

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How Poor Dental Health Slowly Destroys Your Gut Microbiome and Digestion Over Time

Your mouth is your gut's front doorThe average adult swallows roughly 1.5 litres of saliva every day. Every millilitre carries millions of microorganisms. When your oral microbiome is balanced, that constant swallowing is harmless, most oral bacteria are acid-sensitive and die in the stomach. When your mouth is colonised by…

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AstraZeneca Shares Sink After Heart Drug Trial Miss. Rare Clinical Setback Tests Investor Confidence

AstraZeneca shares fell sharply Thursday after the pharmaceutical giant reported that its experimental use of Wainua failed to achieve the primary endpoint in a late-stage clinical trial for a rare heart disease.

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A Shot Every Two Weeks Instead of Weekly: New GLP-1 Drug Shows Strong Trial Results

A new biweekly GLP-1 drug called bofanglutide showed strong blood sugar and weight loss results in a Phase 2b trial. Monthly injectables and oral pills are also in the pipeline.

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Global Market: European shares rebound as tech stocks recover; investors assess Middle East developments

European stock markets traded higher on Thursday, recovering from previous losses. Technology shares led the gains, driven by renewed interest in artificial intelligence demand. Oil prices eased despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East region. Spanish equities outperformed regional peers after trade-related tensions eased. AstraZeneca shares tumbled significantly after…

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GLP-1 Drugs Are Now Being Tested Alongside Chemotherapy in Cancer Patients

A University of Arizona trial is testing GLP-1 drugs with chemotherapy in metastatic pancreatic, colorectal, and liver cancer patients. Here's what the study asks.

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What the Thirukkural Says About Gratitude and the Daily Practice That Takes 60 Seconds

The kural that started with a mustard seedKural 108 is the one most people quote without knowing its number. Valluvar writes that a favour done in a moment of need, even if it is as small as a mustard seed, should be seen by the receiver as large as a…

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The Clinical Trial That Supported Tavneos for ANCA Vasculitis Was Just Retracted

NEJM retracted the Tavneos ADVOCATE trial on June 29, 2026, after FDA found altered patient data. Patients should not stop Tavneos without a doctor — here's what's known.

The Independent UK

New drug for cancer patients with ‘limited’ treatment options enters clinical trial

Scientists have expressed ‘excitement’ over the potential new treatment for advanced adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC)

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Scientists Used Vitamin B12 to Sneak a Cancer-Killer into the Brain, and It Worked on Tumors in Animal Studies

A new Oncoscience study found a vitamin B12-based compound crosses the blood-brain barrier, targets glioblastoma tumors, and boosts treatment effects in animal models.

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DRC trials experimental treatment for rare Ebola strain as outbreak worsens

The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a clinical trial of experimental Ebola treatments as the outbreak continues to spread in the north-east of the country.

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Scientists Found an Unexpected Way to Make Pancreatic Cancer Cells Destroy Themselves

New research published June 29, 2026, found compounds triggering self-destruction in pancreatic cancer cells. One blocked 90% of cancer spread in lab models. What it means.

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An Oral Antibiotic Pill Proved Just as Effective as IV Treatment for Drug-Resistant UTIs

A clinical trial found oral fosfomycin as effective as IV carbapenem for drug-resistant UTIs from ESBL bacteria. Here's what the finding means for patients and prescribers.

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Seniors Taking Antidepressants May Benefit from Adding a Daily Probiotic, New Clinical Trial Finds

A June 2026 clinical trial found seniors with depression who added a daily probiotic to antidepressants improved more than those on placebo. Here's what the research actually shows.

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US releases experimental Ebola drug for DR Congo outbreak trials

Experimental Ebola drugs are being shipped to Democratic Republic of Congo as the United States releases doses of a treatment for clinical trials in a widening outbreak that has caused more than 1,000 cases and over 250 deaths, the World Health Organization and US officials have said.

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Daily Pill Cuts Sleep Apnea Breathing Pauses by 47% in Lancet Clinical Trial, Offering Hope for Alternative Treatment

A Lancet clinical trial of 298 adults with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea found sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions by up to 47% with improved oxygen levels overnight.

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