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Exposure to air pollution may be a cause of ADHD in children
A groundbreaking study has potentially uncovered a new cause of ADHD in children, finding that exposure to high levels of air pollution and limited...
Stem cell transplant potentially cures patient of HIV
In a groundbreaking clinical trial, a patient living with HIV has been seemingly cured after receiving a blood stem cell transplant.
The individual initially received...
UK Aid funding for the development of a Zika virus vaccine
Scientists in Nottingham have been awarded £462,462 for the development of a Zika virus vaccine from UK Aid funding for research into vaccines for...
Cardiovascular disease risk not reduced by high vegetable consumption
A new collaborative study suggests that consuming a diet rich in vegetables does not lower cardiovascular disease risk.
Performed by researchers from the Nuffield Department...
Discovery of key protein in malaria parasite leads to novel treatment opportunity
A team has discovered a protein that plays a key biological role in a malaria parasite; this finding could lead to novel treatment options.
The...
Research reveals a link between depression and Alzheimer’s disease
A novel study has identified common genetic factors that are present in both depression and Alzheimer's disease.
Previous research employing epidemiological data has inferred an...
Scientists identify effective treatment for vascular dementia memory loss
A team of US researchers has potentially identified a promising method for mitigating vascular dementia memory loss, a primary symptom of the disease.
Scientists from...
Risk of mental illnesses increased after COVID-19 infection
Novel research suggests that people who contract a COVID-19 infection are at an elevated risk of developing a range of mental illnesses.
The study, published...
Saphnelo approved in the EU for treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus
Saphnelo is a first-in-class type I interferon receptor antibody for patients with moderate to serve systemic lupus erythematosus.
Saphnelo (anifrolumab), licensed by AstraZeneca, has been...
Female pattern hair loss experienced by 50% of postmenopausal women
A new study has revealed that over half of postmenopausal women will experience female pattern hair loss, providing new insights into what triggers the...
Sjöberg Prize awarded for cause of prostate cancer discovery
Arul Chinnaiyan has been awarded the illustrious Sjöberg Prize for his groundbreaking discovery about the cause of prostate cancer.
The cause of prostate cancer had...
New model could predict treatment response in gastric cancer
The use of genomic sequencing could predict the likelihood that patients with gastric cancer will benefit from chemotherapy or immunotherapy.
Gastric cancer (also known as...
Study suggests symptoms of long Covid is linked to effects on vagus nerve
New research suggests that many symptoms of long Covid could be linked to the effect of the virus on the vagus nerve.
Long Covid is...
Changes to the amygdala may cause anxiety in people with autism
In a groundbreaking study, experts have discovered that alterations to the amygdala may influence the development of anxiety in autistic people.
Researchers from the UC...
The importance of educational attainment in cognitive health
The deteriorative effects of cardiovascular risk factors on late-life cognitive health are strong in individuals with lower education levels.
The number of people suffering from...
Over 30% of older adults develop new condition after COVID infection
Research from the US has illuminated that over 30% of adults with a COVID infection in 2020 went on to develop at least one...
Link found between child poverty and mental health disorders in adulthood
A new study showed an association between child poverty and a heightened propensity to develop externalising disorders during adolescence and early adulthood.
According to psychiatrists,...
CPAP machines may not work for elderly sleep apnoea patients
US researchers have discovered that CPAP machines may not be effective for older adults with sleep apnoea, suggesting other treatment options should be considered.
A...
AI diagnostic tool may enhance detection of oesophageal cancer
Scientists have created a novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) diagnostic tool that may advance the detection of oesophageal cancer for people with a condition known...
New life-extending drug for advanced womb cancer on the NHS
A 30-minute treatment, the first of its kind for advanced womb cancer, is being rolled out for women across England.
Womb cancer affects the womb...