Up to half of children worldwide consume energy drinks weekly
New statistics uncovered that up to half of children worldwide, and up to a third of children in the UK, consume energy drinks weekly.
Energy...
29 new risk genes discovery provides hope for new acne treatment
New acne genetics research could influence potential new targets for acne treatment and help with the identification of a high risk of severe disease.
Acne...
Does a strep throat infection lead to the development of tics?
A new study has found no link between a strep throat infection and the development of tics in children who have a parent or...
People with less memory loss in old age, have better cognitive ability
Does cognitive ability change together, or do they change independently of each other? A team of researchers investigated cognitive development in adulthood.
People usually find...
Covid lockdown measures linked to increases in drinking at home
New research looks at how Covid lockdown measures in 2020 shifted drinking habits in England and Wales.
The study, from researchers at the University of...
Obesity in ethnic minority groups linked to higher COVID-19 mortality
A novel study has identified an association between obesity in ethnic minority groups and a higher risk of COVID-19 mortality compared to white people.
Performed...
EIT Health awards funding for cancer screening and diagnosis innovations
As we draw closer to World Cancer Day on February 4, EIT Health has vowed to financially back technological advancements to enhance cancer screening...
Over €1 million awarded for frontotemporal dementia research
Two industry-leading researchers have been awarded over €1 million to collaborate on frontotemporal dementia research.
The frontotemporal dementia endeavour will involve Dorothee Dormann, a molecular...
Depression during pregnancy increased throughout COVID-19 pandemic
Research emerging from the UK has highlighted a rise in depression during pregnancy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study pioneered by the University of...
Combatting malnutrition in care homes with Artificial Intelligence
A collaboration of researchers has developed an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) food tracking system that can potentially reduce malnutrition in care homes.
Developed by experts...
Why do we fail to keep New Year’s resolutions?
New research has suggested that people may not always want help with sticking to their New Year’s resolutions.
According to YouGov’s recent survey on 2022...
Utilising light therapy to enhance healing from cancer radiation treatment
The implementation of light therapy potentially increases skin healing from damage caused by cancer radiation therapy by up to 50%.
In a new study pioneered...
New pain management technique for knee replacement surgery
One in five people experiences ongoing pain after knee replacement surgery. New research has shown a way to reduce the pain, which could save...
Maternal soft drink consumption linked to ADHD symptoms in children
Researchers reported that daily maternal intake of sweetened carbonated beverages (SCB) in pregnancy was associated with ADHD symptoms in children at eight years of...
Chemicals in plastic may contribute to weight gain
Consumer products made from plastic contain chemicals that may promote the development of weight gain and obesity.
Plastic is found in many consumer products, including...
VR test may transform the future of cognitive assessment
UK-based research suggests that a virtual reality (VR) test could be employed to assess an individual's cognitive functioning effectively.
A study conducted by a team...
How timing of dinner and genetics affect blood sugar level control
Researchers conducted a trial to understand the connection between disturbed blood sugar level control and the timing of meals relative to sleep.
Blood sugar level...
Food intervention as effective as medication for lowering cholesterol
Research revealed that “food-as-medicine” is a simple, viable solution to lowering cholesterol in many patients unable or unwilling to take statin drugs.
High cholesterol is...
Scientists repurpose wearable devices to detect signs of depression
A Singapore research team has developed an innovative method for identifying signs of depression that utilises data obtained from wearable devices.
Researchers from the Nanyang...
Blood proteins could be the key to a long and healthy life
New research suggests that two blood proteins have been shown by scientists to influence how long and healthy a life we live.
The largest genetic...
