Virtual reality therapy breakthrough may solve the mental health crisis
A University of Oxford research team has pioneered groundbreaking virtual reality therapy to help patients with psychological disorders.
In the most extensive clinical trial to...
Scientists assess men’s reluctance to seek mental health treatment
A research team from the University of Gothenburg has investigated male reluctance to receive mental health treatment.
Why are men hesitant to obtain mental health...
30% of young carers consider self-harming in the UK
Results from an extensive cross-national study have shockingly revealed that three in ten young carers in the UK think about self-harming.
Findings from the Me-We...
Artificial Intelligence technology to aid in detecting burnout
A research team from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has developed Artificial Intelligence technology that is capable of detecting burnout by analysing text...
The science behind pregnancy cravings
A groundbreaking discovery by researchers from the University of Barcelona has identified the neuronal mechanisms that control pregnancy cravings.
Pregnancy cravings are common and are...
Can weekly prednisone tablets treat obesity?
A new study finds that obese mice consuming a high-fat diet and prednisone tablets once a week had improved exercise endurance, increased strength, increased...
Scientists develop a novel smartwatch app to detect AFib
A research team from the American College of Cardiology has developed a smartwatch app to detect AFib, with high levels of accuracy.
Atrial fibrillation (AFib)...
Life for locum GPs: The challenges and struggles faced due to Covid-19
Luna Williams, a commentator for Arora Medical Education, outlines some of the key challenges faced by locum GPs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the past...
Drones within healthcare: the sky is the limit for medical supplies
Paul Kostek, IEEE senior member and systems engineer with Air Direct Solutions explores the revolutionary role of drones in improving the delivery of essential...
Exercise may reduce major depression symptoms and help with therapy
Exercising for 30-minutes may reduce symptoms of major depression for at least 75-minutes post-workout and improve therapy.
Major depression is a mood disorder that causes...
Bowel cancer patient care to be improved with novel algorithm
Experts from the University of Portsmouth have utilised Artificial Intelligence and data analytics to improve bowel cancer patient care by predicting their stay in...
The importance of staying hydrated for heart health
Staying hydrated may be associated with a reduced risk of developing heart failure, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health.
Drinking fluids is...
Study finds lack of sleep increases unhealthy abdominal fat
Lack of sleep combined with free access to food increases calorie consumption, leading to fat accumulation, especially in the abdominal area.
A new discovery from...
The influence of social media use on well-being in adolescence
Girls and boys could be more vulnerable to the negative effects of social media use at different times during adolescence.
Social media use has dramatically...
World’s first tool for accurately identifying early signs of autism
In a groundbreaking step toward enhancing treatment and care for the condition, researchers have developed the world's first accurate screening tool for locating early...
IVF clinics: how money-back guarantees achieve better results
IVF clinics offering money-back guarantees for services achieve a higher live-birth success rate with less aggressive treatments than clinics without this offer.
Shan Yu, an...
How skin tone affects the accuracy is smartwatch heart rate data?
A systematic review specifically explored how skin tone may affect the accuracy of smartwatch heart rate data.
How accurate is the smartwatch's heart rate, fitness...
Understanding how the brain reacts to alcohol withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal causes a range of symptoms and scientists are now investigating how the brain reacts to abstinence.
Alcohol withdrawal causes a wide range of...
How consuming sugar excessively promotes inflammatory processes
Excessive sugar consumption can promote inflammatory processes in the body and lead to the development of autoimmune diseases.
Individuals consuming sugar and other carbohydrates in...
Signs of a heart attack predicted with AI technology
In a potentially groundbreaking advancement for heart health, a research team has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that can predict early signs of...
