Using vitamin D tablets does not affect incidence of chronic diseases
A trial by the University of Eastern Finland found that taking a high dose of vitamin D tablets for five years did not affect...
Advances in point-of-care testing and the importance of connectivity
Felicia Longobardi of Abbott outlines key advances in point-of-care testing and how digital connectivity can be used to improve outcomes within healthcare.
In recent years,...
NHS App reaches 22 million users in three years
Since its inception in December 2018, it has been revealed that over 22 million people have used the revolutionary NHS App.
In its three-year existence,...
Study suggests vitamin D supplements do not improve psychosis symptoms
New research found no evidence that vitamin D supplements taken over six months improve mental or physical health symptoms in people with psychosis.
The DFEND...
New study shows that vegan and vegetarian diets are cheaper and healthier
New research from Oxford University reveals that in high-income countries like the US and the UK, vegan and vegetarian diets could reduce your food...
Do keto and intermittent fasting work for women?
A new study from scientists at the University of California Riverside analysed how the popular keto and intermittent fasting diets work on a molecular...
The Gutenberg Gait Database: largest collection of gait analysis published
A team of experts have published the Gutenberg Gait Database, the most extensive gait analysis ever recorded that aims to enhance diagnostics for gait-related...
Fertility specialists still recommend a type of IVF treatment with no clear benefits
A third of fertility specialists are still offering the intrusive IVF treatment process of scratching the womb (endometrial scratching) despite a lack of evidence...
Optimising your body clock may reduce risk of inflammatory diseases
A novel investigation has identified that inflammatory diseases may be exacerbated by an irregular body clock, signifying the importance of a consistent sleeping pattern.
A...
Prebiotic supplements help women reduce sugar intake by 4%
A new study from the University of Surrey has found that young women who took four weeks of prebiotic supplements made healthier food choices...
40% of GP appointments in England consist of ‘frequent attenders’
A novel study has revealed that ‘frequent attenders’ comprise around four in ten GP appointments in England, potentially exposing the reason behind the growing...
Does HIIT improve liver health?
New research led by Western Sydney University suggested that aerobic exercise interventions incorporating either high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) are...
Wearable technology can help people with complex health conditions
Remote monitoring of health-related behaviour with wearable technology is feasible for people with complex health conditions, shows a recent University of Waterloo study.
Wearable technology...
COVID lockdown measures worsen chronic pain in women than men
A new study conducted in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland suggested that COVID lockdown measures exacerbated chronic pain in women.
Covid lockdown measures appeared to have...
ONWARD unveil involvement in groundbreaking spinal cord injury trial
Medical technology experts ONWARD has announced it has completed enrolment in the Up-Lift study, an initiative aiming to advance treatment for spinal cord injury.
ONWARD...
Child abuse increases risk of suicidal behaviour in adolescents
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine reveals child abuse increase some determining risk factors in adolescents’ suicidal behaviours.
The research found...
The impact of multiple sclerosis treatment on Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness
Multiple sclerosis treatment that helps people manage their condition can reduce the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, according to research from Cardiff University and the...
Beauty product chemicals affect hormones during pregnancy
A novel research project has signified that using certain personal care products may impact hormones during pregnancy.
An investigation conducted by experts from the Rutgers...
Cognitive function and mood improve after a brief running session
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba found that increased activation of the bilateral prefrontal cortex show improvements in mood and cognitive function after a...
Ongoing advances in science instil trust in changing Covid guidelines
Officials could boost public trust in Covid guidelines by including reminders that recommendations will change as science evolves, a new study found.
The study suggests...
