New chemical process may help design mRNA vaccines for all diseases
A Japanese research team has pioneered a new all-chemical process that may significantly advance vaccine technology, enabling scientists to design mRNA vaccines for a...
Nightmares may be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease
Results from a UK study suggest that experiencing bad dreams or nightmares as an older person may be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease.
The...
VR cycling technology reduces mental health issues in elderly people
A new study performed by Motitech has discovered that virtual reality (VR) cycling technology can reduce pain, anxiety, and depression in elderly care home...
COVID-19 may increase psychiatric disorder risk by 25%
A new study performed at Oregon State University has discovered that people infected with COVID-19 are at an elevated risk of developing a psychiatric...
CBD Oil for Pain: The Natural Solution for a Better Life
CBD oil is a natural remedy for pain that has been used for centuries. CBD oil is extracted from the hemp plant, which is...
Poor quality sleep may be a cause of COPD flare-ups
Research pioneered by a team at UC San Francisco suggests that poor quality sleep may be a cause of COPD flare-ups and has a...
Could a pneumonia vaccine be an effective way to prevent the infection?
Pneumonia threatens the lives of our most vulnerable members of society including children and older adults, but the risk of infection can be lessened...
New coronavirus identified is common among bank voles
A team of scientists based in Sweden has made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying a new coronavirus that is prevalent in the bank vole population.
The...
Optimising endometriosis treatment, care and awareness in the UK
One in 10 women is affected by endometriosis yet the condition remains poorly understood and undertreated. Health Europa Quarterly spoke to Endometriosis UK about...
How point-of-care testing is optimising cardiovascular and diabetes care
Abbott reflects on the anticipated uptake in rapid, point-of-care technology in cardiovascular and diabetes primary care and proposes steps to smooth the transformation from...
Life-changing therapy for short bowel syndrome recommended by NICE
NICE recommends a potentially life-changing treatment for short bowel syndrome, a chronic condition affecting nutrient absorption.
Short bowel syndrome causes the body to not absorb...
Six health conditions improved by plant-based diets
New commentary has outlined key benefits of plant-based diets that could help six health conditions such as diabetes and cancer.
Published in the American Journal of...
Asymptomatic Covid infections may be dangerous for unborn babies
Research performed in the US suggests that asymptomatic Covid infections may pose risks for pregnant women, finding that they may cause long-term consequences for...
Metals in urine could detect acute kidney injury in very early stages
Certain metals in urine could provide useful insight into clinical biomarkers for acute kidney injury in the early stages.
Acute kidney injury is a sudden...
How to cope with feelings of climate anxiety?
More and more people are feeling the pressure of climate anxiety and in this article, we discuss ways to cope with these feelings.
Mental Health...
Exposure to environmental pollutants may cause type 1 diabetes
A study pioneered at the University of Oslo (UiO) suggests that the environmental pollutants we consume when eating food may increase the risk of...
3 grams a day of omega-3 fatty acids may lower blood pressure
New research finds that 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids daily, found in food and supplements, may help lower blood pressure.
Two omega-3 acids called...
Five-year HPV testing intervals show excellent safety
A new study pioneered by King’s College London and funded by Cancer Research UK has reinforced that extending HPV testing intervals from three to...
Tacking drug-resistant tuberculosis bacteria with new antibiotics
Researchers have discovered new antibiotics that have the potential to tackle drug-resistant tuberculosis bacteria.
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs, causing...
UK and Argentina vow to enhance pandemic preparedness
The UK and Argentina have revealed a groundbreaking resolution at the World Health Assembly (WHA) to ensure more robust pandemic preparedness globally, especially in...