Experimental drug repairs nerve damage from spinal cord injury
A groundbreaking study from the University of Birmingham has shown that a candidate drug called AZD1390 can repair nerve damage following a spinal cord...
Long Covid patients are seeking experimental “blood washing” treatment
Long Covid patients are seeking “blood washing” treatment, an experimental therapy only available in private clinics abroad.
Living with deliberating Long Covid symptoms is driving...
New tool provides insights into Long COVID syndrome symptoms
With over 200 symptoms associated with long COVID syndrome, we spoke to Dr Sarah Hughes from the University of Birmingham about the significance of...
WHO: The integral part that vaccine development plays in tackling AMR
WHO outlines the importance of vaccine development to tackle the ongoing antimicrobial-resistant bacteria pandemic.
In 2021, data revealed the current landscape of AMR. Resistant bacterial...
Microdosing psilocybin shows effectiveness in improving mental health
Evidence from a University of British Colombia investigation suggests that microdosing psilocybin may be an effective treatment for mental health conditions.
The Microdose.me project, published in...
Too much screen time reduces physical activity levels in children
A new randomised clinical trial shows that controlling screen time can increase physical activity levels in children.
Screen time is a hot topic, with some...
Why sustainable diets are essential for protecting the public and planetary health
Dr Marco Springmann outlines the urgent need to adopt more sustainable diets to safeguard global food supplies as well as public and planetary health.
What...
Diagnosing dementia automatically with machine learning
Boston University researchers have pioneered an automated machine learning-powered tool for diagnosing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Diagnosing dementia is currently an expensive and labour-intensive process,...
University of Cambridge opens world-leading Heart and Lung Research Institute
The Heart and Lung Research Institute (HLRI) is set to be officially opened today, bringing together the brightest minds in cardiovascular and respiratory science...
Traumatic brain injury in children linked to learning difficulties
A new study finds that traumatic brain injury may reduce brain size and cause learning difficulties in children and teenagers.
Traumatic brain injury is an...
Scientists discover how mindfulness meditation boosts pain relief
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have uncovered how mindfulness mediation can effectively reduce pain.
Civilisations around the world have...
Five key signs of dehydration to watch out for
What are the key signs of dehydration? Learn everything you need to know about dehydration and its impact on the body.
Dehydration occurs when you...
New universal influenza B vaccine offers extensive protection
A new universal influenza B vaccine offers a strong defence against different strains and improved immune protection.
A new study by biomedical scientists from the Institute...
UKHSA issues heat-health alert due to UK heatwave
Due to this week's UK heatwave, a heat-health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office to...
Groundbreaking new insight into Huntington’s disease
New revolutionary research illuminates that Huntington’s disease could manifest its effects in the in-utero stage.
Huntington’s disease is a rare genetic disorder affecting between five...
Robot-assisted hip replacement surgery trialled in the NHS
Robots and humans are set to compete against each other in a new NHS trial to determine if robot-assisted hip replacement surgery can one...
The University of Essex launches a project to tackle racism in healthcare
To tackle racism in healthcare, a new project has been launched aimed at confronting the issue of racism in the NHS.
A long-term issue in...
Protein discovery may create new treatments for HIV
Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind a crucial protein that causes HIV to spread. The findings may help to develop novel treatments for HIV.
Researchers...
World hunger rates soared by 150 million during the COVID-19 pandemic
New data confirms efforts to tackle malnutrition are insufficient as world hunger rates continue to grow.
In the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition...
Intermittent fasting diet may protect from severe COVID-19 symptoms
A study from Intermountain Healthcare may have discovered a new benefit of the intermittent fasting diet, finding that it may protect from severe COVID-19...