New insight into autism and infections in pregnancy
Research illuminates new knowledge about infections in pregnancy and the increased risk of neurodevelopmental conditions.
Having an infection in pregnancy can be detrimental to your...
Obesity treatment through nerve stimulation is possible
New research from the University of Bonn has found that stimulation of the vagus nerve strengthens communication between the stomach and the brain, creating...
Evaluating telemedicine for administering safe medical abortions
A new study is the first to evaluate how telemedicine can help vulnerable women access safe medical abortions.
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that...
Biomarker test predicts the development of eczema in babies
Researchers have developed an immune biomarker test that can predict the subsequent onset and severity of eczema in babies.
In a new study presented at...
Guidelines for exercise as a treatment for cystic fibrosis published
Leading experts in treatment for cystic fibrosis from around the world, have come together to create a new document to help people living with...
Can Artificial Intelligence reduce drug side effects?
Research led by the University of Exeter could mean that clinicians can assess drug side effects using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The University of Exeter with...
Stress during pregnancy can affect babies’ emotions
Levels of stress during pregnancy have been linked to negative emotions in babies according to a new study from Northwestern University.
Pregnant women who had...
Portable air cleaners: A ‘fad’ or a long-term solution?
Commercial HVAC experts, Shiva Air, discuss this relatively new technology, why they feel it is here to stay, and what to look out for...
Poor air quality in schools is leaving children at risk
Researchers from the University of Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) have worked alongside schools in London to investigate air quality in...
Using robots during cancer surgery
Dr Yuhang Chen, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the world-leading National Robotarium, explains how a new project that brings together experts from hospitals,...
Invasive emphysema treatment may no longer be necessary
A randomised, controlled trial comparing two types of emphysema treatment has found a less invasive treatment to be as effective as invasive surgery.
The trial...
Stem cell and gene therapy shows promise in motor neuron disease trial
Cedars-Sinai investigators have developed a stem cell and gene therapy combination that potentially protects against motor neuron disease.
Motor neurone disease (MND), also known as...
Clinical trials needed to verify anti-inflammatory benefits of CBD
High-quality, randomised clinical trials are needed to determine if the anti-inflammatory benefits of CBD seen in preclinical trials will be useful in a real...
The University of Bristol calls for guidance change about fish during pregnancy
Guidelines outline limitations on consuming fish during pregnancy but now, the University of Bristol calls for this to change.
The NHS states that eating fish...
Climate anxiety is driving climate change action
According to a new study, climate anxiety could be an important trigger for changes to high-carbon lifestyles to encourage more environmentally friendly lifestyles.
Climate anxiety,...
Do bronchodilators ease respiratory symptoms in people without COPD?
Researchers have found that dual bronchodilators do not help people with respiratory symptoms similar to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a history of...
Fish oil and vitamin D supplements lower risk of croup in babies and children
In a new study, researchers found that fish oil and vitamin D supplements could lower the risk of croup in babies and children.
Croup is...
A ground-breaking discovery could eradicate glioblastoma
A new study from Tel Aviv University has effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal form of brain cancer.
The researchers achieved this ground-breaking discovery by...
Potential new therapy for relapsed multiple myeloma patients
Mount Sinai researchers have discovered a potential therapy option for patients with multiple myeloma.
Multiple myeloma is a type of bone marrow cancer. It is...
Link found between Circadian rhythm disorder and mental illness
Circadian rhythm disorder has been found to be associated with anxiety, autism, schizophrenia, and Tourette syndrome, as well as most other mental disorders.
A team...