How are mood disorders and circadian rhythm disruption linked?
A study led by the University of Glasgow, UK, has found that disrupted circadian rhythm increases the risk of an individual developing mood disorders...
Undetected cases of coeliac disease in children at all time high
On International Coeliac Day (16 May), experts have warned that as many as 80% of coeliac disease cases in children are undiagnosed in Europe.
Coeliac...
A new special treatment could help treat depression and anxiety disorders
A strong link between depression and anxiety disorders and autoimmune thyroiditis has been proven by scientists, and now a new special treatment could help...
NICE recommends Biogen’s Avonex for multiple sclerosis
The National Institute for Heath and Care Excellence (NICE) has announced its recommendation of Biogen’s Avonex® (interferon beta-1a), which is used as an option...
Europe struggling to deal with burden of chronic digestive diseases
Europe is currently failing to manage the increasing burden of chronic digestive diseases, according to a report published today by leading digestive health experts.
The...
WHO targets industrially produced trans-fatty acids
The World Health Organization (WHO) has today released REPLACE, a new step-by-step guide that aims to eradicate industrially produced trans-fatty acids from the global...
New €12m research project approved to enhance prostate cancer care
The Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) has approved a new five-year project, PIONEER, with the goal to ensure all European men diagnosed with prostate cancer...
Are women being advised to use cannabis to treat morning sickness?
A new study from Denver Health in the US has found that 69% of dispensaries advised a researcher posing as a pregnant woman to...
New oral drug can protect cancer patients from venous thromboembolism
Taking one tablet a day could be the key to helping treat cancer patients and protect them from venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to research...
Spinal surgery found as effective as injections for osteoporosis pain relief
Spinal surgery (vertebroplasty) has been deemed just as effective to relieve the pain of osteoporosis as the placebo or the so-called ‘sham’ procedure in...
Ginger proved effective at treating children with acute gastroenteritis
Researchers have today revealed results of a new study at the 51st ESPGHAN Annual Meeting which proves the effectiveness of using ginger to treat...
Is there a better treatment for prostate cancer on the horizon?
A new study from the University of Manchester, UK, has found a way to identify men with locally advanced prostate cancer who are less...
No certainty on benefits and harms of newborn screening, say researchers
Researchers at the University of Warwick, UK, have warned that many national recommendations on whether newborn screening should be considered for rare conditions do...
Primary care can help discover more cases of cancer early
New research from Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, indicates that considerably more cases of suspected cancer can be identified early within...
Optimising gut health to fight against leading chronic diseases
A spin-off company from the Department of Biotechnology at Lund University, Sweden, has announced it will start investigating if its technology platform can be...
Probiotics, breastfeeding could reduce antibiotic resistance in children
Combining probiotics and breastfeeding can help to reduce potential antibiotic resistance in children, according to new research at the 51st ESPHGHAN Annual Meeting.
Infants who...
Hepatitis B virus found in DNA from 4,500-year-old skeletons
Bronze Age human skeletons have been found in burial sites across Europe and Asia that contain an extinct strain of the Hepatitis B virus...
What are the key factors to support quality of life in dementia?
A new study from the University of Exeter, UK, has identified the key factors that should be targeted to ensure those living with dementia...
Exposure to biological fumes and pesticides linked to risk of COPD
A new study from Barcelona, Spain, has found a link between exposure to biological dusts, gases, fumes, and pesticides and an increased risk of...
Can HPV vaccines help prevent development of cervical cancer?
HPV vaccines have been found to protect young women against the development of cervical cancer, according to new research published in the Cochrane Library.
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