UK economy set to lose £3bn due to COVID-19 work changes
Novel research has estimated that the UK economy will lose around £3bn in the coming year due to changes in working behaviours.
A new study...
Care home falls significantly reduced with intervention
A large study of care homes in the UK has found that a coordinated approach to fall prevention in care homes may reduce the...
New research shows probiotics improve vomiting and nausea in pregnancy
A first-of-its-kind study from researchers at UC Davis School of Medicine found that probiotics significantly improve symptoms of constipation, vomiting, and nausea in pregnancy....
Eating at night may increase health risks for shift workers, a new study finds
A small clinical trial by the National Institutes of Health has found that eating at night can increase glucose levels, linked with nocturnal work...
UK scientists develop cutting-edge wound healing technique
A research team based in the UK has designed a novel printing technique that produces an effective skin equivalent, a significant breakthrough in wound...
New study shows that nerve cells can regenerate lost heart muscle
John Hopkins Medicine researchers produced new evidence from mouse experiments that show that manipulating certain nerve cells or the genes that control them might...
Financial incentives help pregnant women quit smoking
A new trial from France published in The BMJ has shown that pregnant women are more likely to stop smoking if financial incentives are...
One third of first-year university students have moderate to severe depression or anxiety
The first study of its kind has been published in the open access journal BMJ Open and suggests that around a third of first-year...
How poverty and family adversity impact children’s mental health
A new study by the University of Liverpool has found that persistent poverty and/or persistent poor parental mental health affects children’s mental health, with...
The impacts of sleep deprivation on mental and physical wellbeing
Health Europa speaks to Deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity, Lisa Artis, about the health impacts of sleep deprivation and why a holistic approach to...
Neuronet: A new network for neurodegeneration research
Project coordinator, Carlos Díaz, tells Health Europa how the Neuronet initiative advocates a collaborative approach for tackling neurodegenerative diseases.
With neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease,...
Study reveals detrimental effects of vaping on adult bone health
A study based in the United States has identified that the effects of vaping may be damaging for bone health, increasing the risk of...
Prioritising hydration in care homes with Aquarate technology
Aquarate is supplying care homes across the country with its simple yet innovative smart cup to revolutionise the way hydration is monitored within care.
Aquarate...
Baby loss doubles the risk of anxiety and depression
Baby loss through miscarriage or early in the child’s life causes women to be more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety than those...
5:2 diet advice as effective as GP weight management advice
A clinical trial has found people prefer receiving information on the 5:2 diet than standard GP advice on weight management despite both interventions achieving...
Menopausal women suicide rates are at their highest since 1996
New evidence has identified that suicide rates amongst women experiencing menopause are at their highest since 1996.
A study conducted by a research team at...
Innovative solutions for the rapid cooling of blood plasma
Julian Precht of B Medical Systems shares how the company is creating vital solutions to improve the quality of Fresh Frozen Plasma and its...
Baby teeth could identify kids at risk of developing mental disorders
The thickness of growth marks in primary ‘baby’ teeth may identify children at risk of depression and other mental disorders as adults, according to...
Blood pressure drugs could protect against type 2 diabetes
Using blood pressure drugs is an effective way to reduce a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future, according to new...
How the effects of caffeine impact your short-term health
In a groundbreaking, extensive study, researchers have revealed the potential health effects of caffeine, providing unprecedented insights into the impacts of coffee consumption.
The investigation,...
