Parkinson’s disease life expectancy determined by genetic mutations
A research team based in France has identified new gene variants that may predict Parkinson’s disease life expectancy. The groundbreaking discovery may help to...
International study identifies new risk genes for Alzheimer’s disease
Professor Jean-Charles Lambert, who spearheaded the most extensive ever genome-wide association study for Alzheimer's disease, outlines how the project has discovered 75 risk genes...
Could travel therapy be an effective treatment for dementia?
Innovative research emerging from Edith Cowan University (ECU) indicates that travel therapy could have a range of health benefits for patients with dementia and...
Obstructive sleep apnoea among women linked to low hormone levels
A University of Bergen study has revealed that reduced hormone levels in postmenopausal women may be a cause of obstructive sleep apnoea.
The research identified...
Food for thought: nutrition as a treatment for mental health conditions
Our diet can have a huge impact on our mental wellbeing, but what potential does nutritional therapy hold for the treatment of mental health...
Sunshine may shield children from multiple sclerosis diagnosis
A new study by the University of California San Francisco and the Australian National University shows that children and young adults exposed to the...
ACCUVAC-PTE7 cervical cancer vaccine provides complete protection
In a groundbreaking advancement in the treatment of cancer, Defence Therapeutics has revealed that the company’s AccuVAC-PTE7 cervical cancer vaccine completely protects against the...
£4.25m research grant for motor neurone disease treatment
£4.25m research grant has been awarded to six UK universities to discover motor neurone disease treatment.
Motor neurone disease affects the brain and nerves, causing...
Smoking tobacco increases the risk of depression by up to 132%
New research by the University of Bristol has revealed that smoking tobacco significantly increases the risk of developing depression and schizophrenia.
Staggering data indicates that...
Single brain scan revolutionises early Alzheimer’s diagnosis
An early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis is typically difficult to identify, but new machine learning technology could change this.
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, amplifying...
New research finds severe gum disease is linked to impaired lung function
According to new research, increasingly severe gum disease could cause lung function to decline.
Severe gum disease occurs due to a serious bacterial infection that...
Computer tool tracks stroke rehabilitation to improve recovery
New computer technology can accurately track the progress of stroke rehabilitation, boosting recovery for the patient.
New research indicates that a sensor-equipped computer programme can...
Uterine transplantation effectively treats infertility
New research concludes that uterine transplantation is an effective and safe method to treat infertility when a functioning uterus is lacking.
A report conducted by...
Nordic walking enhances heart disease patient’s functional abilities
Evidence from a new randomised clinical trial suggests that Nordic walking can effectively boost the functional capacity of people with heart disease.
The University of...
New research provides insight into how diet affects colorectal cancer risk
University of Cincinnati research identifies how bacteria in different diets can affect colorectal cancer risk.
Colorectal cancer risk rates continue to rise in younger populations,...
Health inequalities found in access to insulin pumps
A team of US researchers has identified that there are still significant disparities in access to life-saving insulin pumps among youth patients with type...
Pre-school play reduces the risk of future mental health disorders
New research finds that children who play with others at pre-school age reduce the risk of mental health disorders later in life.
Researchers from the...
14% of the global population may have tick-borne Lyme disease
A groundbreaking analysis has revealed that more than 14% of the world’s population has or has previously had tick-borne Lyme disease.
Researchers have performed a...
One in 500 men has an extra sex chromosome that increases disease risk
New evidence suggests that around one in 500 men could be carrying an extra sex chromosome that increases their risk of a range of...
GP surgeries to provide specialist support for mental health problems
Thousands of new mental health professionals will be employed in GP surgeries to offer more support for mental health problems.
In a new announcement from...
