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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Professor Liene Ozoliņa: Latvia's economy has undergone several shock therapies since the 1990s

Professor Liene Ozoliņa discusses the ongoing economic challenges in Latvia, highlighting issues of poverty and inequality since the 1990s.

Mar 1 • 03:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil experiences paradox between advances in therapies for rare diseases and access barriers

Brazil is facing a paradox where advancements in precision medicine and gene therapies provide new treatment options for rare diseases, but access barriers remain.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Michel Sadelain, one of the fathers of CAR-T, the promising therapies against cancer: "They are living medications that multiply within the patient's body"

Michel Sadelain, a key figure in CAR-T therapy, discusses the advancements in cancer treatment and the ongoing challenges in targeting solid tumors.

Feb 27 • 14:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Trained defenses attack the 'castle' of solid tumors: CAR-T therapies find weaknesses in the kidney, ovary, and pancreas

Recent advances in CAR-T therapy show potential for effectively targeting solid tumors in organs such as the kidney, ovary, and pancreas, addressing a significant challenge in cancer treatment.

Feb 26 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Researchers have created the first 'cyborg pancreas'

A new electronic implant may assist lab-grown pancreatic cells in maturing and functioning properly, paving the way for new cellular therapies for diabetes.

Feb 25 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government appeals to the Constitutional Court regarding cuts to LGTBI+ regulations in the Valencian Community

The Spanish Government is challenging the Constitutional Court's changes to LGTBI+ regulations introduced by the PP and Vox in the Valencian Community.

Feb 24 • 13:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Sleeping poorly away from home: the 'first night effect' opens the door to insomnia therapies

A study identifies the biological switch that keeps individuals alert, presenting new possibilities for treatments addressing sleep disorders.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

When standard treatment no longer helps: advanced cancer diagnostics and treatment at Kaunas Clinics

The Kaunas Clinics have launched a Nuclear Medicine Research Center, offering modern treatments for advanced cancer through precision medicine and innovative therapies.

Feb 20 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Alzheimer: Are Alzheimer drugs really not useful?

Experts from the Joint Federal Committee of Germany find no additional benefit for the Alzheimer drug Lecanemab compared to existing therapies.

Feb 19 • 14:37 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Transplanted Child in Naples, What Happens Now: Therapy Interruption Approaches

A child in Naples, who has been on the ECMO device for over 55 days, is likely to have his therapies interrupted due to deteriorating health conditions and lack of hope for a transplant.

Feb 19 • 07:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Alternative Medicine: When is it Complementary and When Does it Become Dangerous?

The article discusses the fine line between complementary alternative medicine and potentially harmful practices that may mislead patients.

Feb 18 • 07:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

NHS eligibility for free 'talking therapies' in England - do you qualify?

The article explains the eligibility criteria for accessing free NHS 'talking therapies' in England.

Feb 17 • 02:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Alzheimer's Disease, a New Study Identifies Harmful Plaques for the Brain

A new scientific study has discovered a protein's role in eliminating harmful plaques in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, potentially leading to new therapies.

Feb 12 • 13:32 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

From Prohibited Substances to Cutting-Edge Therapies: The New Revolution of Scientific Psychedelia

Neuroscience is transforming previously banned substances, such as hallucinogenic mushrooms and toad venom, into cutting-edge therapies for mental disorders.

Feb 12 • 03:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

From pasta to therapies: how understanding Alzheimer helps slow its progression

The article discusses the relationship between the understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and how it can aid in slowing its progression.

Feb 12 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The parents of CAR T therapies against cancer receive the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biomedicine

Researchers Carl June and Michel Sadelain have been awarded the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biomedicine for their pioneering work in CAR-T cell therapies that transform cancer treatment.

Feb 11 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Aerobic exercise emerges as one of the most effective therapies against depression and anxiety

A new systematic review reveals aerobic exercise is highly effective in alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety, impacting 1 in 4 people globally, especially among young people and women.

Feb 10 • 23:50 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘Cancer treatment incurs costs’: Oncological therapies harm survivors' hearts

Cancer treatments can lead to heart damage in survivors, as observed in cases like that of a policeman treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Feb 8 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

VIANEX and Johnson & Johnson renew their partnership

Johnson & Johnson and VIANEX Group have renewed and expanded their strategic partnership to enhance Greek patients' access to innovative therapies with new distribution agreements.

Feb 5 • 05:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mental Illnesses: When the Therapist Comes Home

The KBO-Isar-Amper-Klinikum, one of the largest psychiatric hospitals in Germany, offers diverse therapies and supports around 2.5 million people with conditions like depression, trauma, schizophrenia, addiction, and dementia.

Feb 4 • 15:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How to choose the appropriate treatment for menopause symptoms?

The article discusses the health challenges women face during menopause and the effectiveness and risks associated with various treatment options, including hormonal and herbal therapies.

Feb 4 • 14:41 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Broccoli, Fasting, Sugar Reduction – the Influence of Nutrition in Cancer

Expert Jann Arends discusses the potential of diet in preventing cancer and supporting therapies, based on decades of experience in clinical nutritional medicine in oncology.

Feb 4 • 08:04 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Council of Europe bans LGTBI conversion therapies but supports the involvement of parents, doctors, and religious figures

The Council of Europe has banned LGTBI conversion therapies, labeling them as torture by the UN, while supporting the role of parents, doctors, and religious figures in the process.

Feb 3 • 23:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

They create a test that indicates the biological age of human body organs

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a blood test that reveals the biological age of various organs, with implications for understanding aging and developing therapies.

Feb 3 • 10:31 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Detained for the second time in Burgos, a fake doctor and her son for prescribing without a license and inventing therapies

A fake doctor, her son, and her former partner have been arrested in Burgos for the second time for illegally prescribing treatments and creating false therapies for at least ten victims with health issues.

Jan 16 • 10:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Alzheimer’s therapies should target a particular gene, researchers say

Researchers suggest that new Alzheimer’s therapies should focus on a specific gene linked to the disease to prevent most cases from occurring.

Jan 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Unveiling why some cancer therapies increase cardiac risk

Research reveals that clonal hematopoiesis, characterized by age-related variants in blood stem cells, may explain the increased cardiac risk in certain cancer therapies.

Jan 8 • 16:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

The NFL star's model wife sought divorce because his 'pride' was too big. The drama took a new turn - now he is suing her

Haley Kalil reveals that her marriage to NFL star Matt Kalil ended largely due to his size, claiming they sought various therapies and that she considered cosmetic surgery to address their bedroom issues.

Jan 8 • 12:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

New 'Renovate-Rent' program with funding of up to 90% starts for Early Childhood Intervention

A new program titled 'Renovate-Rent' will provide funding of up to 90% to open closed houses and offer specialized therapies for children.

Jan 8 • 10:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The trap of 'miracle' weight loss medications: the rebound effect is faster than with conventional diets

A study of 37 investigations reveals that the rebound weight gain from GLP-1 agonists happens in less than two years, highlighting the hidden downsides of these popular obesity therapies.

Jan 7 • 23:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Nikolas Moutsinas: I want to get involved in therapies, I have a certification to implement all this

Nikolas Moutsinas expressed his intention to shift from entertainment to therapies, revealing he has obtained a certification to help others facing dilemmas.

Jan 7 • 07:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The public health system spends tens of millions of euros on unnecessarily high doses of cancer therapies

Spain's public health system incurs annual expenses of tens of millions of euros on excess doses of popular cancer immunotherapies, as pharmaceutical companies persuade regulatory bodies to standardize treatment based on inflated weight assumptions.

Jan 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

"We already have many effective tools": the promises of personalized therapies against cancer

The article discusses the advancements in technology leading to personalized cancer therapies amid rising cancer diagnoses in France.

Jan 4 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Medicine in 2026: Developments Changing Diagnosis and Treatment

The article discusses significant advancements in medicine expected by 2026, including artificial intelligence, personalized gene therapies, and major cancer screening tests.

Jan 2 • 08:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Hormones, Genes, Surgery: How Researchers Help Women with Bladder Problems

A gynecologist's accidental discovery during surgery reveals potential assistance for the nearly half of women suffering from urinary incontinence, alongside the efficacy of other therapies.

Jan 2 • 08:03 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

You can't avoid burning out, but I no longer address every piece of advice and try to live normally, says the mother of a daughter with muscular dystrophy

Jindra Landová, mother of a daughter diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, discusses the challenges of parenting and the balance between therapies and living a normal life.

Jan 1 • 08:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The medicine cabinet for 2026: Ozempic's 'pill', multiple cancer therapies, and news in inflammatory pathologies

The article discusses the anticipated developments of leading drugs in 2026, focusing on GLP-1 agonists, new multi-target compounds, and advancements in treatments for obesity and diabetes, along with their expanding applications in other health conditions.

Dec 31 • 15:44 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

"I smell neither public toilets nor dead rats behind the fridge"

The article explores the experience of living without the sense of smell, as the author recounts her personal struggle with anosmia after losing her sense of smell at the age of 36, despite unsuccessful therapies.

Dec 27 • 14:30 UTC
🇸🇰 SME
Life & Tech

Year 2025 and Major Breakthroughs in Medicine: HIV Prevention and Personalized Vaccines

In 2025, the medical field saw significant advancements, shifting focus from managing the COVID-19 pandemic to researching chronic diseases, genetic disorders, and the use of artificial intelligence in diagnostics, along with breakthrough therapies and improved understanding of previously difficult-to-treat conditions.

Dec 25 • 17:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

‘A potential treasure trove’: World Health Organization to explore benefits of traditional medicines

The World Health Organization is set to investigate the advantages of traditional medicines, as evidence of their efficacy continues to grow and calls for more research increase.

Dec 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Inside Franco's Closet

New works across various media explore the brutal persecution and repression of the LGBTI community during the Franco dictatorship, from penal colonies to controversial therapies.

Dec 20 • 04:30 UTC

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