Nordic walking enhances heart disease patient’s functional abilities
Evidence from a new randomised clinical trial suggests that Nordic walking can effectively boost the functional capacity of people with heart disease.
The University of...
New research provides insight into how diet affects colorectal cancer risk
University of Cincinnati research identifies how bacteria in different diets can affect colorectal cancer risk.
Colorectal cancer risk rates continue to rise in younger populations,...
Health inequalities found in access to insulin pumps
A team of US researchers has identified that there are still significant disparities in access to life-saving insulin pumps among youth patients with type...
Pre-school play reduces the risk of future mental health disorders
New research finds that children who play with others at pre-school age reduce the risk of mental health disorders later in life.
Researchers from the...
Researchers develop a test to measure immunity to COVID-19
A new rapid blood test created by Mount Sinai can measure the extent and duration of immunity to COVID-19.
Researchers from Mount Sinai have developed...
14% of the global population may have tick-borne Lyme disease
A groundbreaking analysis has revealed that more than 14% of the world’s population has or has previously had tick-borne Lyme disease.
Researchers have performed a...
Scientists develop a revolutionary single injection treatment for HIV
A unique single treatment for HIV could transform the future of caring for HIV infections, potentially leading to innovative therapies.
New research from Tel Aviv...
Inhaled aerosol vaccines may provide the most robust disease protection
Research conducted at McMaster University has identified that inhaled aerosol vaccines may provide more potent and longer-lasting protection from infectious diseases than nasal sprays.
Nasal...
Mental illness linked with polycystic ovary syndrome cost almost $6 billion in 2021
New research finds that in 2021, healthcare costs for mental health disorders linked to polycystic ovary syndrome amassed almost $6bn.
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects how...
One in 500 men has an extra sex chromosome that increases disease risk
New evidence suggests that around one in 500 men could be carrying an extra sex chromosome that increases their risk of a range of...
GP surgeries to provide specialist support for mental health problems
Thousands of new mental health professionals will be employed in GP surgeries to offer more support for mental health problems.
In a new announcement from...
Scientists achieve male contraceptive pill breakthrough
An effective male contraceptive pill could soon be on the horizon, with a new study demonstrating that two experimental drugs were well-tolerated in men,...
NICE recommends VAZKEPA® (icosapent ethyl) to reduce cardiovascular risk
Icosapent ethyl has been recommended by NICE for use across the NHS in England and Wales to reduce cardiovascular (CV) risk in adult statin-treated...
How can we optimise emergency preparedness and response?
Preparing for major medical emergencies is integral to protecting populations and optimising collaboration between response teams. Mariano Votta of the Cittadinanzattiva NGO discusses initiatives...
The health costs of the war in Ukraine
Professor of public health, Andrew Lee, speaks to Health Europa about the devastating impact of the war in Ukraine on population health.
It is hard to...
Top health benefits of drinking water
Drinking water is crucial for health and provides many benefits, from weight maintenance to improving mood.
Drinking water provides a wealth of benefits for humans....
UK stillbirth rate more than double for ethnic minority groups
Research has identified that stillbirths among ethnic minority groups are twice as high in the UK compared to the rest of the population, despite...
Quinyx reveal how to optimise healthcare staff retention in the UK
Quinyx examines healthcare staff retention in the UK, following the release of its global State of the Deskless Workforce study.
Healthcare staff are leaving the...
Foods high in Polyphenols may mitigate inflammation and chronic diseases
New evidence suggests that eating foods high in polyphenols may prevent inflammation and chronic diseases in older people.
A study has identified that polyphenols-rich foods...
Having multiple heart conditions may triple the risk of dementia
An extensive UK study of more than 200,000 people has discovered that people’s risk of dementia with multiple heart conditions is three times as...