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Cornell University researchers have identified the first documented cases of feline Marfan syndrome in two long-legged brothers, Gary and Shaggy, revealing key genetic insights.

A Penn State study suggests that physical activity during childhood improves movement efficiency in adulthood, potentially making exercise easier for adults.

The FDA announced the Rare Disease Framework Initiative to create a tailored regulatory approach for rare disease drug development, aiming to accelerate treatments for small patient populations.

Popular workout recovery methods like ice baths and BCAAs reduce soreness but may limit long-term muscle growth. Experts say basic rest is more effective.

The FDA has expanded Anktiva approval to treat BCG-unresponsive bladder cancer in adults with high-grade papillary tumors, marking a new evaluation approach.

A UC Santa Cruz biochemist argues that peptide P3, long dismissed as harmless, may be a key driver of Alzheimer’s disease alongside amyloid beta.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep interviews Dr. Otis Brawley, an oncologist at Johns Hopkins University, regarding the recent lung cancer diagnosis of the Pope.

Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn, diagnosed with brain tumours in 2024, meets the prime minister to demand urgent changes to brain cancer funding and clinical trial access in the UK.

A minimally invasive procedure using dissolving particles provides lasting pain relief for osteoarthritis patients, according to a new study published in Radiology.

Labour MP Dr Allison Gardner is leading a cross-party group to establish a chronic UTI definition, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment for millions of sufferers.