Y chromosome loss linked to premature death among men
Scientists may have identified why women live longer than men on average, discovering that losing the Y chromosome as men age drives diseases and...
Lung cancer immunotherapy side effects prevented with genetic discovery
Scientists at Edith Cowan University have made a groundbreaking genetic discovery that may eliminate side effects from lung cancer immunotherapy.
Of all types of cancer, lung...
£1.6 million raised for innovative Parkinson’s disease technology
An Imperial College London startup will innovate Parkinson’s disease monitoring and treatment through new technology.
SERG Technologies, a startup formed at the Imperial College London,...
How pharmacogenomic testing helps over-prescribing depression medications
A new study finds that pharmacogenomic testing could avoid over-prescribing antidepressant medications.
A US Department of Veterans Affairs study has discovered that pharmacogenomic testing could...
Diagnosing dementia automatically with machine learning
Boston University researchers have pioneered an automated machine learning-powered tool for diagnosing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Diagnosing dementia is currently an expensive and labour-intensive process,...
Traumatic brain injury in children linked to learning difficulties
A new study finds that traumatic brain injury may reduce brain size and cause learning difficulties in children and teenagers.
Traumatic brain injury is an...
Five key signs of dehydration to watch out for
What are the key signs of dehydration? Learn everything you need to know about dehydration and its impact on the body.
Dehydration occurs when you...
Groundbreaking new insight into Huntington’s disease
New revolutionary research illuminates that Huntington’s disease could manifest its effects in the in-utero stage.
Huntington’s disease is a rare genetic disorder affecting between five...
Patients in middle-income countries facing major high blood pressure crisis
High blood pressure poses a significant challenge for individuals in middle-income countries, causing increased heart problems and death.
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension,...
Liver disease in children caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy
Evidence from a Mount Sinai study suggests that exposure to chemicals during pregnancy may be a cause of liver disease in children.
Liver disease in...
New technique improves fatty liver disease diagnosis
MedUni Vienna researchers have discovered a novel technique that estimates alcohol consumption in fatty liver disease patients.
Understanding whether a patient has non-alcoholic fatty liver...
Home bowel cancer tests could prevent 11,000 deaths in England
A University of Sheffield study suggests that sending more bowel cancer tests that can be completed at home could save around 11,000 lives in...
Debunking myths about diet and dementia with enhanced clinical trials
The Nutrition for Dementia Prevention Working Group has recommended that clinical trials surrounding diet and dementia are vital.
Is there a link between diet and...
£2.3 million UK clinical trial launched for children with neurological impairment
A groundbreaking clinical trial called PARROT will begin in the UK to research chest infections in children with neurological impairment.
Researchers from the University of...
Thousands check for symptoms of bowel cancer following Dame Deborah James’ passing
The NHS has revealed that thousands more people have searched for symptoms of bowel cancer online this week following the death of Dame Deborah...
Is atrial fibrillation a cause of dementia?
Following new evidence suggesting a link between atrial fibrillation and cognitive decline and dementia, Health Europa Quarterly spoke to Professor Ben Freedman of the...
A newly discovered gene may cause Alzheimer’s disease in women
A team of US researchers have uncovered a new gene – known as MGMT – that may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease in...
Only one in five people in the US have ideal heart health
A new study by the American Heart Association finds that only one in five people in the US have ideal heart health.
The new research...
Adult cancer survivors have a 42% higher risk of cardiovascular diseases
Adult cancer survivors have a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases later in life when compared with adults without cancer.
In a long-term study following around...
Food allergies in children can be mitigated by early food introduction
Infants consuming peanut, milk, wheat, and egg from three months old had a lower risk of developing a food allergy at three years old.
Researchers...
