One in seven healthy children attempting weight loss in England
New research suggests that around 26.5% of young people in England are trying to lose weight, with the number of healthy weight children attempting...
$1.25 million grant for new research into fungi and cancer development
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine have been granted funding to investigate the role of fungi in cancer development.
Dr Iliyan D Iliev, an associate professor...
Scientists find vitamin B6 could reduce anxiety and depression
New research discovers that vitamin B6 supplements can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.
Scientists from the University of Reading studied how a high dosage...
Cutting-edge wearable technology monitors Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Portuguese researchers have pioneered a wearable system called iHandUapp that expertly tracks a patient’s Parkinson’s disease symptoms.
iHandUapp is developed by INESC TEC and consists of...
Could a virtual reality app reduce common phobias?
A new trial discovers that a virtual reality app could potentially help sufferers of common phobias like dogs and spiders.
Associate Professor Cameron Lacey, from...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to get strong and healthy bones
Read our latest tips on achieving strong and healthy bones and how to reduce your risk of osteoporosis and broken bones.
Healthy bones protect our...
The role of Artificial Intelligence in neuroscience
Artificial Intelligence continues to innovate healthcare, and now it could have an intrinsic role in neuroscience.
Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, with...
Stem cells uncover groundbreaking insight into Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
A stem cell study could revolutionise treatment for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, a rare immune disease.
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a rare immune disease, leading to higher susceptibility...
Rising carbon emissions could double heat-related child deaths
New research finds that reducing carbon emissions could prevent 6,000 heat-related child deaths in Africa every year.
International scientists, headed by the University of Leeds...
NHS unveil world’s first drone delivery service for chemotherapy
The NHS has revealed that it will be trialling the world's first drone delivery service for chemotherapy. This groundbreaking innovation will get life-saving treatments...
Is Artificial Intelligence the future of diagnosing prostate cancer?
Researchers in Sweden are investigating the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diagnosing prostate cancer for real-world clinical applications.
Diagnosing prostate cancer can be problematic;...
Mixed reality technology – the future of medical training?
A University of Cambridge project will potentially transform the future of how medical professionals are trained, utilising mixed reality technology to train doctors and...
NHS surgical waiting lists set to triple in England by 2030
NHS surgical waiting lists will continue to grow unless there is a minimum investment of £9 billion to clear the current backlog.
A new study...
Health Europa achieves Living Wage Employer accreditation
We are delighted to announce that Health Europa is now an accredited Living Wage Employer! This means that every member of staff working for...
Could live streaming trauma scenes help the NHS make informed decisions?
A new feasibility study will examine whether live streaming trauma scenes will help the NHS decide what help is needed.
Researchers, clinicians and patient public...
