Weight-loss drug could help slow Alzheimer’s cognitive decline, trial finds
Liraglutide appeared to reduce brain shrinkage in people with early-stage Alzheimer’s, a small UK study reports
Australian doctor who ‘almost died’ writes landmark guidance on how to safely stop using antidepressants
Dr Mark Horowitz’s darkest days propelled him to examine why so many patients struggle to cease the drugs once their depression resolves
Science Weekly
Secrets of ageing: what makes me age? – podcast
Ian Sample speaks to Richard Faragher, a professor of biogerontology at the University of Brighton, to discover what we know about the biological hallmarks of ageing in our bodies – and why we have evolved to have the lifespans we do
Covid inquiry report proves that lessons have not been learned
Letters: Edward Rosen,Jabeer Butt and Edward Lyon respond to the first report of the official Covid inquiry
Expiring medications could pose problem for Mars astronauts
Researchers say many drugs have shelf life of three years or less, with a mission expected to take about 36 months
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HIV drug could be made for just $40 a year for every patient
Generic version of a drug already on the market, which can suppress and prevent HIV, would still yield 30% profit if the current price was slashed, researchers say
