New research published in 'The Lancet' suggests that bacteria present in semen can significantly influence pregnancy success and are associated with higher rates of miscarriages and fewer live births after reproductive treatments. The findings highlight a potential oversight in fertility clinics, which often focus primarily on the woman.

A comprehensive review of studies published in 'The Lancet' has confirmed that mRNA vaccines are effective and safe, do not alter the human genome, and are not experimental. The findings address concerns regarding potential side effects.

The Israeli Medical Association (IMA) is pushing back against a proposed global boycott, following a petition in The Lancet calling for its suspension from the World Medical Association.

An international team led by Majid Ezzati of Imperial College London published research in The Lancet, predicting that women in certain countries will live beyond 90 years.

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 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 global study published in The Lancet Public Health indicates that while people are living longer than ever before, a significant portion of these extended years are spent dealing with illnesses and disabilities, suggesting a decline in overall health quality despite increased longevity.

A new study published in The Lancet Digital Health challenges common fears about statins and their potential muscle-related side effects. The research suggests that public concerns about these side effects are significantly exaggerated compared to the actual risks.

The Lancet has published a call for the suspension of the Israeli Medical Association from a global medical body, with critics highlighting double standards given other nations' medical associations are not similarly boycotted.

New research published in 'The Lancet Planetary Health' indicates that climate change is contributing to an increase in genes responsible for Salmonella's antibiotic resistance.

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.

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).

A new study from Queen Mary University of London, published in The Lancet, reports that the HPV vaccine has eliminated cervical cancer deaths in women aged 20-24 in England between 2020 and 2024.

A new international study published in 'The Lancet Regional Health' utilized Latvian data, showing that up to 76.9% of patients treated for multi-drug resistant or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis in Latvia lived without disease recurrence during long-term observation.

A study published in The Lancet indicates that Chile successfully decreased the proportion of children aged 4 to 6 with excess weight by implementing nutritional warning logos and strict advertising regulations.

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...