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sodium intake

Study reveals alarming sodium intake among heart disease patients

A recent study has revealed troubling levels of sodium intake among individuals dealing with heart disease.
artificial pancreas

NHS introduces ‘artificial pancreas’ to revolutionise diabetes management

The NHS in England is set to provide an 'artificial pancreas' to tens of thousands of individuals grappling with type 1 diabetes.
lung cancer blood test

NHS pilot trials lung cancer blood test across thousands of patients

The NHS is conducting trials for a groundbreaking lung cancer blood test to detect the disease at its earliest stages.
stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease

Hydrogel innovation transforms stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease

A team of University of Galway neuroscientists have made a significant breakthrough in optimising stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease.

Scientists identify protein interface that drives cancer growth

For the first time, researchers have shown that the protein interface that drives cancer growth could act as a target for more effective treatments. Led...
endometrial cancer

New endometrial cancer immunotherapy approved by the NHS

The NHS is set to introduce an immunotherapy that could potentially provide significant additional time for women battling endometrial cancer.
Lynch syndrome

NHS introduces routine bowel cancer screening for Lynch syndrome patients

The NHS has announced it is offering routine bowel cancer screening to thousands of individuals with Lynch syndrome.
cervical cancer screening

Challenges and opportunities for cervical screening and HPV vaccine uptake

Despite being one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer, many barriers to cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccine uptake exist. We...
Therapist-guided digital cognitive behavioural therapy

Therapist-guided digital cognitive behavioural therapy eases distress in 89% of patients

Research suggests that digital cognitive behavioural therapy can reduce anxiety and depression in people with long-term health conditions.
Skin condition

Understanding the link between eczema and mental health

Should patients be offered psychological support for their mental wellbeing when living with a skin condition such as eczema?
erectile dysfunction pills

Can erectile dysfunction pills reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

New research from University College London suggests that men who take erectile dysfunction pills may have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Although it...
gene therapy

Regenerative therapies for heart disease

Lorna Rothery spoke to cardiovascular regenerative medicine expert, Professor Paolo Madeddu, who co-led a groundbreaking study that identified a mutant anti-ageing gene that could...
body temperature

New study reveals link between depression and body temperature

A study suggests a potential mental health benefit to lowering body temperatures in individuals with depression.
Cancer Research UK say cancer survival rates are slwoing

Improvements in cancer survival rates slowing, say Cancer Research UK

Ahead of World Cancer Day on Sunday, Cancer Research UK has revealed that improvements in cancer survival rates have slowed in recent years.
BRCA gene

BRCA gene testing programme launched by NHS to identify cancer risk

Tens of thousands of people with Jewish ancestry are set to benefit from a pioneering BRCA gene testing programme unveiled by the NHS. The BRCA...

Improving care and awareness of kidney diseases

Raymond Vanholder and Eveline Scheres from the European Kidney Health Alliance highlight where further efforts are needed to improve the prevention and care of...
IBD

IBD symptoms eased with mood interventions

New research from King’s College London has revealed that mood interventions can ease inflammatory bowel disease symptoms.
blood transfusion side effects

NHS: World’s first genetic test to help reduce blood transfusion side effects

The NHS has launched an unprecedented 'blood matching' genetic test to combat blood transfusion side effects.

1000% surge in searches for enlarged prostate symptoms following King’s diagnosis

The NHS has revealed more than a 1000% increase in visitors searching for information about enlarged prostate symptoms following King Charles' diagnosis earlier this...
What is blue Monday?

What is Blue Monday? Everything you need to know

What is blue Monday? Where did it originate, and is there any evidence to support its depression-inducing claims?

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