Daytime eating could improve mental health
A new study has found that daytime eating could improve mental health, reducing the incidence of depression and anxiety-related moods.
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s...
The best approach to selecting disinfectant wipes
GAMA Healthcare Ltd explores antimicrobial performance in the lab and on the ward, and what to look for when selecting disinfectant wipes.
When it comes...
Redefining self-care
With vast amounts of resources and tools available to empower individuals to optimise their health, we discuss the value of self-care strategies, and barriers...
Use of cannabis during pregnancy likely to harm children
Children of mothers who used cannabis during pregnancy are more likely to show elevated rates of symptoms of psychopathology, such as depression and anxiety.
According...
Exercise hormone reduces Parkinson’s disease symptoms
A new mouse study has found that a hormone secreted during exercise reduces Parkinson's disease symptoms.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Dana Farber...
Broad-spectrum antibiotics could make melanoma worse
The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics during melanoma treatment may make the disease worse by damaging the gut microbiome, according to new research from Emory...
How does air pollution trigger non-small cell lung cancer?
A new mechanism shows very small pollutant particles in the air may cause non-small cell lung cancer in non-smokers.
New research by scientists from Francis...
A new cancer screening method could revolutionise treatment
A new study, supporting the accuracy of multi-cancer early detection (MCED), could have significant implications for the future of cancer screening, care, and provision.
According...
Diarrhoea medication may treat autism symptoms
A new study found that repurposing drugs, such as diarrhoea medication, could treat autism symptoms.
Medication that treats core autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms are...
New obesity drug can lower risk of diabetes
Weekly injections of the new obesity drug semaglutide could lower the risk of diabetes in patients, according to new research being presented at the...
High risk of sensory loss in long COVID patients
New research reveals sensory loss, such as taste and smell, is significantly prevalent after 12 weeks of long COVID.
Anglia Ruskin University researchers have found...
Can healthcare reduce its reliance on single-use plastic?
Andreea Zotinca from Health Care Without Harm Europe discusses the impact of healthcare’s reliance on single-use plastic, and how it can be reduced.
Plastic is...
Three-minute skin swab can diagnose Parkinson’s disease
A new method could diagnose Parkinson’s disease within three minutes using a simple skin swab of sebum.
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes parts...
Strengthening the public health response for disease prevention
Lorna Rothery spoke to Dr Andrea Ammon, Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control about how the lessons from the COVID-19...
Severe COVID-19 symptoms lead to long-term immune damage
Patients who experienced severe COVID-19 symptoms are likely to suffer long-term effects on their immune system, according to research from Linköping University.
A study conducted...
Antibiotics in infancy may impact adult gut health
New findings show that antibiotics for preterm or low birth weight babies can lead to adverse adult gut health.
Preterm and low birth weight babies...
Researchers find method for improved pancreatic cancer treatment
A study from the Systems Oncology Lab at Champalimaud Research, published on September 9, has provided a potential solution to the issues surrounding pancreatic...
Monkeypox is causing encephalitis in some patients
A new study by University College London (UCL) has found that monkeypox can sometimes cause neurological complications such as encephalitis, confusion or seizures.
Monkeypox is...
Investigating the potential link between artificial sweeteners and heart disease
A large study of French adults has found a potential direct association between higher artificial sweetener consumption and increased cardiovascular disease risk.
Researchers have found...
Broadening research on long COVID syndrome
Understanding long COVID syndrome is vital for ensuring those affected can receive the best possible care. Aranka Ballering, first author of a study that...