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Nordic walking enhances heart disease patient’s functional abilities
Evidence from a new randomised clinical trial suggests that Nordic walking can effectively boost the functional capacity of people with heart disease.
The University of...
New research provides insight into how diet affects colorectal cancer risk
University of Cincinnati research identifies how bacteria in different diets can affect colorectal cancer risk.
Colorectal cancer risk rates continue to rise in younger populations,...
Health inequalities found in access to insulin pumps
A team of US researchers has identified that there are still significant disparities in access to life-saving insulin pumps among youth patients with type...
14% of the global population may have tick-borne Lyme disease
A groundbreaking analysis has revealed that more than 14% of the world’s population has or has previously had tick-borne Lyme disease.
Researchers have performed a...
Scientists develop a revolutionary single injection treatment for HIV
A unique single treatment for HIV could transform the future of caring for HIV infections, potentially leading to innovative therapies.
New research from Tel Aviv...
Mental illness linked with polycystic ovary syndrome cost almost $6 billion in 2021
New research finds that in 2021, healthcare costs for mental health disorders linked to polycystic ovary syndrome amassed almost $6bn.
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects how...
One in 500 men has an extra sex chromosome that increases disease risk
New evidence suggests that around one in 500 men could be carrying an extra sex chromosome that increases their risk of a range of...
Having multiple heart conditions may triple the risk of dementia
An extensive UK study of more than 200,000 people has discovered that people’s risk of dementia with multiple heart conditions is three times as...
Nightmares may be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease
Results from a UK study suggest that experiencing bad dreams or nightmares as an older person may be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease.
The...
Poor quality sleep may be a cause of COPD flare-ups
Research pioneered by a team at UC San Francisco suggests that poor quality sleep may be a cause of COPD flare-ups and has a...
Optimising endometriosis treatment, care and awareness in the UK
One in 10 women is affected by endometriosis yet the condition remains poorly understood and undertreated. Health Europa Quarterly spoke to Endometriosis UK about...
Life-changing therapy for short bowel syndrome recommended by NICE
NICE recommends a potentially life-changing treatment for short bowel syndrome, a chronic condition affecting nutrient absorption.
Short bowel syndrome causes the body to not absorb...
Metals in urine could detect acute kidney injury in very early stages
Certain metals in urine could provide useful insight into clinical biomarkers for acute kidney injury in the early stages.
Acute kidney injury is a sudden...
Exposure to environmental pollutants may cause type 1 diabetes
A study pioneered at the University of Oslo (UiO) suggests that the environmental pollutants we consume when eating food may increase the risk of...
3 grams a day of omega-3 fatty acids may lower blood pressure
New research finds that 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids daily, found in food and supplements, may help lower blood pressure.
Two omega-3 acids called...
Alzheimer’s disease: is plasticity science’s big breakthrough?
NervGen is developing a novel drug candidate that could revolutionise treatment for conditions associated with central nervous system damage, including Alzheimer’s disease.
It promises to...
Why does asthma treatment not work for some patients?
Scientists at Rutgers University have solved a long-standing mystery of why asthma treatment does not work for patients with severe forms of the disease.
The...
Championing CBD as a proven alternative to steroid treatment
Stero Biotechs’ innovative CBD formulation could offer new hope to patients with chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases where steroid treatment is used.
Three recent POC...
Drinking whey protein supplements may boost type 2 diabetes control
A study performed in the UK has identified drinking whey protein supplements before eating meals may help type 2 diabetes patients manage their blood...
Three mitochondrial diseases identified using a new approach
A groundbreaking discovery by scientists has identified three previously uncharacterised mitochondrial disease conditions.
Mitochondrial diseases are complex conditions that occur resulting from the mitochondria in...