The positive impact of group exercise for over-65s
A new study illustrated the effectiveness of a group exercise programme designed for people aged 65 and over with mobility limitations.
Researchers from the Universities...
Researchers design a novel painless and reliable allergy test
Researchers have developed a novel allergy test that simplifies the diagnosis of allergies and can reliably predict the success of therapy.
Around one-third of the...
The growing burden of children’s mental health in the US
A new national poll in the US finds that nearly 60% of parents received a visit from a health professional for their children's mental...
World Happiness Report: The power of the COVID-19 pandemic
The World Happiness Report 2022 highlighted how the COVID-19 pandemic positively impacted the public with an increase in social support and kindness.
The World Happiness...
Medical misinformation: What can be done to tackle fake health news?
Daniel Ghinn, CEO and Founder of digital insights consultancy CREATION.co, outlines new techniques for governments and public health organisations to adopt in their struggle...
NHS Wales announces first-ever national surgical robotics programme
NHS Wales has revealed it is awarding a substantial multi-year contract to CMR Surgical (CMR), a world-leading surgical robotics company, to develop the world’s first...
Prenatal exposure to bisphenol A may impact respiratory health in childhood
Analysis of over 3,000 children from six European countries examined the effects of prenatal exposure to bisphenol A on respiratory health in school-age girls.
Bisphenol...
NHS data shows how patients with COVID and cancer have been affected
NHS Digital has revealed that its cancer data will be securely available for researchers to investigate how people with COVID and cancer were affected...
Sleeping with lights on could harm heart health
How does sleeping with lights on impact overall health status? A new study reveals the extent to which light exposure during sleep can harm...
How to sleep better? Specific genes may hold the answer
For those among us who find it challenging to drift off into slumber, you have probably searched far and wide for how to sleep...
Healthcare for women is failing to heal from the pandemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) has worryingly revealed that healthcare for women is severely lacking in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Findings from the...
Predicting risk of coronary artery disease with a smartphone app
US researchers have created a cutting-edge smartphone app that accurately calculates an individual's genetic risk for coronary artery disease (CAD).
Developed by a Scripps Research...
Harnessing innovation to tackle the burden faced by the healthcare system
CEO of Sky Medical Technology, Bernard Ross, outlines the critical role of the MedTech industry in alleviating the burden faced by the global healthcare...
Reducing the risk of unwanted side effects from a diabetes medication
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania may have discovered how to reduce the risk of weight gain from certain types of diabetes medication.
By uncovering...
Mindfulness techniques during pregnancy benefits infants’ stress response
A new study has discovered that mothers partaking in mindfulness techniques during pregnancy had healthier stress responses in six-month-old infants.
Researchers from the University of...
How does external childcare affect behavioural problems in children?
New research delves into how external childcare could contribute to behavioural problems in children.
Behavioural problems in children can be a result of various factors,...
Mental health support for children significantly lacking in schools
New findings suggest that mental health support for children is not adequate in UK schools due to teachers not being provided sufficient training.
A team...
A novel cushion-like device shows promise in reducing anxiety
Researchers have developed a huggable, cushion-like device that could help in reducing anxiety for stressed students.
Anxiety is a feeling of stress, panic or fear...
Eating multiple sources of protein may lower blood pressure risk
A Chinese study has found that eating a balanced diet comprised of various sources of protein is potentially effective at reducing the risk of...
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for people with depression
New research shows that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy can help promote self-kindness in people with a history of depression.
The research, led by the University of...
