People with a history of atopy are less like to develop melanoma
A study from the University of Eastern Finland found fewer cases of melanoma and skin cancer in people with a history of atopy.
Atopy refers...
Detecting anaemia in children using a smartphone
Researchers at the University College London (UCL) and the University of Ghana have predicted anaemia in children using smartphone images.
Anaemia is a condition causing...
Over a thousand NHS volunteers sign up to help vulnerable patients
More than a thousand NHS volunteers have signed up to provide a phone service for vulnerable, isolated, or lonely patients in England.
The Check in...
Resistance training can improve sleep quality and help manage sarcopenia
According to new research, regular resistance training can help improve sleep quality in older people, reducing inflammation caused by sarcopenia.
Sarcopenia is the term for...
A new study identifies genetic variants influencing human fertility
A University of Oxford study identifies genetic determinants that could influence fertility and reproductive behaviour in humans.
In the largest study to date, research has...
The importance of school nurses in preventing eating disorders in children
New research from Kingston University has highlighted the importance of school nurses in identifying eating disorders in children and young people.
The research comes from...
AI can predict future ulcerative colitis flare-ups
New research shows that an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model could predict ulcerative colitis flare-ups and complications after reading biopsies.
In a new paper by the...
High BMI in childhood increases the risk of blood clots in later life
According to research from the University of Gothenburg, being overweight in childhood is a significant risk factor for blood clots in later life.
Researchers examined...
The NHS type 2 diabetes prevention scheme helps thousands of people
A new scheme has aided type 2 diabetes prevention, helping thousands of people avoid the condition through added support and care.
Type 2 diabetes is...
Vitamin B5 could be the key to improving myelodysplastic syndrome care
Vitamin B5 could improve the production of red blood cells in myelodysplastic syndrome patients, according to new research from Queen Mary University of London.
Researchers...
Regular exercise improves mental health in pre-teen years
Research suggests regular exercise can improve adolescents’ mental health and help with behavioural difficulties.
A study by The University of Edinburgh has found that engaging...
How early-life factors can affect lung health long into adulthood
A comprehensive study on lung health from the universities of Essex and Bristol has highlighted the importance of early-life factors on long-term respiratory function.
According...
NHS opioid prescriptions cut by 450,000 in four years
GPs and pharmacists have cut opioid prescriptions in England by 450,000 in under four years, according to new data.
Legal opioid treatments are usually only...
Newly discovered catheter material could prevent bacterial infections
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered a new coating that could prevent bacterial infections typically caused by biofilms on catheters.
The new material...
Informal carers suffered mentally during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were forced to become informal carers; according to new research, many of these people experienced a decline in...
New digital therapies recommended to treat depression and anxiety
New digitally-enabled therapies to treat depression and anxiety disorders in adults have been conditionally recommended by NICE.
A consultation has begun on the decision to...
Using digital twins to improve care for inflammatory diseases
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have used digital twins to improve their understanding of inflammatory diseases, potentially leading to new treatments.
The complex mechanisms behind inflammatory...
Breast milk boosts premature babies’ brain development
The more breast milk premature babies are fed in neonatal intensive care, the greater the level of brain development, a new study by The...
New research finds inequalities in access to IVF treatment on the NHS
The privatisation of healthcare services in the UK has created unequal access to IVF treatment, according to research from the Queen Mary University of...
Using AI to predict the onset of ALS disease
Researchers from the University of Bielefeld have developed new Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods which can accurately predict the development of ALS in disease.
ALS disease...