Nearly everyone carries DNA variants that change how their medicines work, a 100,000-person analysis finds

Nearly everyone carries DNA variants that change how their medicines work, a 100,000-person analysis finds

by John McMillan | Nov 13, 2026 | Health

Philip Empey, University of Pittsburgh All people carry differences in their DNA that could affect how they respond to medication, according to my team’s newly published research. Moreover, 1 in 4 already take a medication their body processes differently because of...
Staying within alcohol guidelines limits harm but does not make drinking safe, new risk estimates suggest

Staying within alcohol guidelines limits harm but does not make drinking safe, new risk estimates suggest

by John McMillan | Nov 6, 2026 | Health

Winston Morgan, University of East London Alcohol is deeply embedded in British culture, from celebrations and religious ceremonies to everyday social life. Government guidelines offer a way to reduce the risks associated with drinking, but consuming alcohol within...
Swedish adults with long COVID were 14% more likely to develop high blood pressure, even after mild infections

Swedish adults with long COVID were 14% more likely to develop high blood pressure, even after mild infections

by John McMillan | Oct 30, 2026 | Health

Pia Lindberg, Karolinska Institutet; Artur Fedorowski, Karolinska Institutet; Lund University, and Axel Carl Carlsson, Karolinska Institutet Long COVID is often associated with symptoms such as persistent fatigue, shortness of breath and brain fog. But evidence...
A UK team is designing one vaccine to train lung immune cells against many respiratory viruses

A UK team is designing one vaccine to train lung immune cells against many respiratory viruses

by John McMillan | Oct 23, 2026 | Health

Salim Khakoo, University of Southampton Respiratory infections affect billions of people every year and are among the top five causes of death worldwide. Despite recent medical advances, viruses such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can still cause...
Blood gene activity may help explain why some children become seriously ill with COVID-19

Blood gene activity may help explain why some children become seriously ill with COVID-19

by John McMillan | Oct 16, 2026 | Health

Negusse Tadesse Kitaba, University of Southampton; Heather Zar, University of Cape Town, and John W Holloway, University of Southampton Most children who are infected with SARS-COV2, the virus that causes COVID, experience only mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. But...
Healthier eating patterns in older adults are linked to blood markers of better biological ageing

Healthier eating patterns in older adults are linked to blood markers of better biological ageing

by John McMillan | Oct 9, 2026 | Health

Rachel Ann Da Costa, Karolinska Institutet and Adrián Carballo Casla, Karolinska Institutet When it comes to healthy ageing, the overall quality of a person’s diet matters more than eating any one “superfood” or nutrient. From the Mediterranean diet to the Nordic...
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