Little evidence supporting most health claims on infant formula
Most health and nutrition claims on infant formula products seem to be backed by little or no high-quality scientific evidence.
An international study published by...
Drinking alcohol in pregnancy can alter children’s facial shape
Researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to find a link between alterations in the shape of children’s faces and the consumption of alcohol during...
Evusheld not recommended for vulnerable adults with COVID-19
NICE has not recommended Evusheld for vulnerable adults in England with COVID-19 due to a lack of evidence of its effectiveness.
Evusheld is used to...
Life-saving metachromatic leukodystrophy treatment used for the first time in the UK
A 19-month-year-old girl has become the first child in the UK to receive a life-saving gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy.
The gene therapy, known by...
The readiness-to-eat of food can impact unhealthy food cravings
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have identified a factor that may help curb unhealthy food cravings and make healthy food more appealing.
The study,...
How psychostimulants can damage dopamine production
Researchers from MedUni Vienna have identified the mechanisms behind the unwanted effects of psychostimulants, which are used to treat neuropsychiatric disorders.
Psychostimulants interact with dopamine...
New study will investigate the impact of hormone replacement therapy on the brain
Hormone replacement therapy and its impact on brain chemistry in post-menopausal women is now being investigated by the University of Surrey.
Hormone replacement therapy is...
Improvements needed in the UTI diagnosis process
According to a new quality standard published by NICE, the UTI diagnosis process for women will improve significantly in 2023.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect...
The infrared AI technology improving cancer diagnostics
Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum have developed new infrared imaging technology which can improve colon cancer diagnostics.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technology can help tailor colon...
Free sugar associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk
New research reveals that consuming a high intake of free sugars is linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
In a new study published...
Supporting medicine use in older people with sensory impairment
The University of Strathclyde has launched a free online course to support medicine use in elderly patients with sensory impairment.
The MOOC (Massive Online Open...
Urgent need to improve heart failure management
Patients with heart failure often suffer from co-morbidities, which places a great strain on healthcare services. Researchers now urge for improved risk management of...
Why diagnostics for head and neck cancer needs to change
Researchers say patients who have head and neck cancer caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) should be tested twice to ensure the best treatment...
Kidney health is key to surviving malaria
Researchers have revealed how maintaining good kidney health can stop dangerous parasites from entering the body and weakening the immune system.
A research team from...
The AI app that could revolutionise cardiac arrest treatment
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have developed a new app that can improve cardiac arrest treatment by pooling data from thousands of past...
Understanding how intracranial pressure causes glaucoma
Researchers have found evidence that intracranial pressure plays an important role in the development of glaucoma, creating a pathway for new treatments.
A recent study,...
New hope for lacunar stroke treatment
Two cheap and common drugs could be repurposed as a new treatment for lacunar stroke, a specific type of stroke linked to nearly half...
Can the BCG vaccine combat cancer and autoimmune diseases?
Researchers have proposed that the 100-year-old BCG vaccine, originally used for tuberculosis, could be effective against cancer and autoimmune diseases.
At the beginning of the...
Is Lion’s Mane becoming more popular than CBD oil?
Lion’s Mane is a type of edible mushroom growing in popularity worldwide. Learn everything about this supplement and how it matches up to CBD.
The...
Low oestrogen can alter the way the body responds to exercise
A study from the University of Jyväskylä has found that low oestrogen can affect the body’s systemic signalling in response to exercise.
Menopause is associated...