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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has officially changed its name to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in mid-May 2026. This change, published in The Lancet, follows years of research and appeals from international health organizations, aiming for faster diagnosis.
Women's health experts have proposed renaming Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in a landmark paper published in The Lancet medical journal, warning that the current name could be misleading patients.
Poland's Health Minister announced a new approach to women's health screening, with HPV HR testing set to replace traditional cytology, following a successful pilot program published in "The Lancet."
A study published in 'The Lancet' indicates that Spain has experienced the largest increase in sudden deaths across Europe between 2010 and 2020, with an annual rise of 3.3%, clarifying that this trend is not linked to COVID-19 vaccines.
A study published in 'The Lancet' reveals that ChatGPT is the most frequently used artificial intelligence tool by family doctors in consultations in Catalonia, with doctors requesting more training.
A decades-old scientific paper published in The Lancet, which had previously affirmed the safety of baby powder, has now been retracted, as reported by Bloomberg.
The study, published in 'The Lancet Primary Care,' also indicates that in women, recurrent infections should prompt primary care physicians to order tests...
The Lancet, a leading US medical journal, published a scathing review of RFK Jr.'s first year in office as health chief, warning that his actions could cause damage that might take generations to repair.
Category describes people who have little or no language, an IQ of less than 50 and require 24-hour supervision When it comes to autism, few questions spark as much debate as how best to support autistic people with the greatest needs. This prompted the Lancet medical journal to commission a group of international experts to propose a new category of “profound autism”. How many children met the criteria for profound autism? Were there behavioural features that set this group apart? Continue reading...
A new report published in The Lancet argues that the global humanitarian system is buckling under pressure and is 'no longer fit for purpose,' calling for major reforms as crises worldwide overwhelm current aid delivery mechanisms.
A new study published in The Lancet indicates that a malaria vaccine has led to a 13% reduction in child deaths in Africa, offering renewed hope in the fight against the disease.
Modern science confirms the long-known truth that emotions directly affect physical health, with a new study published in 'The Lancet Regional Health – Europe' identifying two emotions that could silently reduce a person's lifespan by up to 20 years.
A new scientific study published in 'The Lancet Planetary Health' explores the complex relationship between extreme temperatures and kidney function, highlighting the effects of heatwaves on renal health.
A comprehensive study published in The Lancet reports that over 250,000 people die from meningitis worldwide each year, with children, particularly in Africa, accounting for more than a third of the victims.
A new study published in The Lancet suggests that rising global temperatures due to climate change could significantly reduce physical activity levels for millions worldwide by 2050.
A study in The Lancet finds that pregnant women in emergency rooms used less Tylenol after President Trump said it could raise their babies' risk of autism. Scientists say there is no proven link.
The Lancet, a leading medical journal, has strongly criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr., stating that it will take generations to undo the damage he has caused to American healthcare and science during his tenure as Secretary of Health.
A significant review published in The Lancet, based on trials involving over 120,000 people, concludes that statin pills are much safer than previously advertised.
A new series of publications in 'The Lancet Regional Health – Europe' highlights the increasing threat posed by chronic liver diseases across Europe, urging greater attention to public health interventions.
New analyses published in 'The Lancet' in 2025 challenge the popular belief of needing 10,000 steps for health benefits, indicating that significant advantages appear at a lower step count. Researchers also emphasize the importance of pace in addition to the number of steps.
The medical journal The Lancet has declined an invitation to testify before the US Senate concerning the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. This refusal comes amidst ongoing inquiries into the virus's emergence.
A new study published in The Lancet journal has highlighted the three biggest risk factors for liver disease, projecting that cases could rise to 1.8 billion globally by 2050.
A new study published in 'The Lancet' emphasizes that a healthy pregnancy and child development are not solely dependent on the mother's health. It reveals that the father's health, including biological factors like sperm quality and sociocultural variables, plays a crucial role.
The work, published in the journal The Lancet Global Health, also considers that the increase in temperature could cause a loss of productivity worth 'billions of dollars'.
Results from the most comprehensive study to date on the active ingredient orforglipron, published in The Lancet, indicate that a new weight-loss tablet could significantly help patients with type 2 diabetes.
A new study by Swedish researchers, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, suggests that the video game Tetris could significantly reduce intrusive memories associated with trauma and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).