Dealing with health anxiety during a healthcare crisis
Anxiety UK, a leading charity, spoke with Monet Bailey at Health Europa about health anxiety, how to deal with symptoms and policy measures to...
Biopharmaceuticals – the complete guide to the future of medicine
Health Europa provides a comprehensive analysis of biopharmaceuticals to evaluate their significant potential to treat a range of diseases and their cost and value...
Curbing appetites for ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a range of health implications, but the level of consumption remains high. We spoke to researchers at Imperial...
Regularly eating nuts and seeds can reduce the risk of heart disease
Frequently eating nuts and seeds can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new study from the University of Oslo.
Diets...
Does oestrogen increase the risk of disturbed heart rhythm in women?
According to an experimental study from Linköping University, oestrogen may increase the risk of disturbed heart rhythm and LQTS in women.
Researchers found an association...
A Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women
Following a Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women by almost 25%, according to a new study from the University...
Patients with learning difficulties face significant challenges in long-term care
New research from the University of Birmingham has found that people with learning difficulties and/or autism face significant challenges upon leaving hospital care.
According to...
The importance of sex differences in pancreatic cancer treatment
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have found that certain immune cells in women with pancreatic cancer can obstruct their immune response.
The findings may explain differences...
NHS virtual wards are helping to free up the UK’s crowded hospitals
NHS virtual wards successfully treated over 100,00 patients last year, helping to free up thousands of hospital beds for the most in-need patients.
The aim...
A new weight-loss drug will soon be available on the NHS
A new weight-loss drug will be available to thousands of patients on the NHS as part of a specialist weight management service.
According to clinical...
How a digital health platform can stop sports injuries in young athletes
Sports injuries in young athletes were significantly reduced when coaches and parents could access digital information on adolescent growth, according to a new study.
Sports...
A new rapid treatment for IIH headaches is in development
A new injectable peptide-based drug, normally used to treat type-2 diabetes, could treat IIH headaches.
A trial conducted by the University of Birmingham has found...
A new blood test to improve epilepsy diagnosis
Researchers have found that levels of immune proteins in the blood are higher before and after an epileptic seizure, a discovery which may facilitate...
Delaying treatment for prostate cancer does affect survival rates
According to a new study from the universities of Bristol and Oxford, delaying treatment for prostate cancer does not increase the risk of mortality.
The...
New AI method for diagnosing prostate cancer begins trial in Oxford
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) software that helps with diagnosing prostate cancer is being trialled by researchers at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust.
Researchers...
Ozone pollution is increasing the risk of heart disease
New research has found that exceeding the World Health Organization's (WHO) ozone pollution limit can significantly increase the risk of hospitalisation for cardiac disease.
A...
Revolutionising disease diagnosis with a new ultrasound method
The University of Sheffield has developed a new ultrasound method that could help diagnose abnormal tissue, scarring and cancer.
A new ultrasound method that can...
Understanding the reasons behind low medical cannabis prescription rates
New research has offered insight into the factors driving the low medical cannabis prescription rates in the UK and the polarisation of attitudes among...
New bone cancer treatment could save children’s lives
Researchers at the University of East Anglia and The University of Sheffield have developed a new bone cancer treatment for children.
Currently, bone cancer treatment...
Millions of patients to benefit from enhanced community healthcare teams
More people will benefit from quicker care at home following new investment into NHS community healthcare teams.
Almost a quarter of a million people (226,895)...