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Protein discovery may help to develop treatments for metabolic disorders
Scientists have identified a potentially game-changing protein known as augmentor-alpha that regulates body weight, which might be crucial in designing novel treatments for metabolic...
Over 50% of the population is affected by a headache disorder
A new study reveals the growing burden of headache disorders, with evidence suggesting that 52% of the global population is affected.
Headache disorders are one...
Epigenetic treatments to revolutionise chemotherapy
A research team from the CNRS at the Paris Michel-Ange Delegation has determined that the introduction of epigenetic treatments could increase the success rate...
The link between certain personality traits and mild cognitive impairment
People who are organised with high levels of self-discipline appear to be less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment as they age, a new...
Scientists identify a range of new bladder cancer treatments
A study performed at MedUni Vienna has discovered hundreds of new potential bladder cancer treatments, with one commonly used drug demonstrating effectiveness against two...
Scientists reveal link between allergies and risk of hypertension
A research team from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) has demonstrated a link between adults with a history of allergies and an increased...
Insomnia increases the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events
Insomnia elevates an individual’s chances of suffering major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), a new study has found.
Data shows that around 50% of heart disease...
Transforming liver disease treatment with kisspeptin
Researchers have discovered that kisspeptin has therapeutic effects on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in a mouse study.
The research team have made a potentially transformative...
Bowel cancer risk potentially lowered through exercise
Scientists at Newcastle University have identified that bowel cancer risk can be reduced through exercise in a groundbreaking discovery.
The University researchers have demonstrated that...
Cholera pandemic averted by two DNA defence systems
A research team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (SFITL) has discovered the two DNA defence systems responsible for the aversion of...
Specific genes discovered that may be a cause of schizophrenia
Researchers may have discovered a potential cause of schizophrenia, identifying particular genes that may be instrumental in developing the psychiatric disorder.
In the most extensive...
Steroid injections provide relief for arthritis patients
A new study finds steroid injections can provide effective pain relief for patients with arthritis in their hip.
Steroid injections are anti-inflammatory medicines that treat...
Detecting early signs of Type 2 diabetes with Artificial Intelligence
Researchers have developed an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that expertly identifies early signs of Type 2 diabetes.
Innovated by a team of researchers at...
Childhood trauma may increase the risk of MS in women
A new study suggests that childhood trauma might significantly increase women’s risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life.
The research found that childhood...
Diagnosing Lyme Disease made easier with novel test
A research team from Tufts University has developed a novel test to make diagnosing Lyme Disease easier, thus resulting in more efficient treatment.
How does...
Exercise may reduce major depression symptoms and help with therapy
Exercising for 30-minutes may reduce symptoms of major depression for at least 75-minutes post-workout and improve therapy.
Major depression is a mood disorder that causes...
Flash glucose monitors now available for type 1 diabetes patients in the UK
The NHS has revealed that cutting-edge flash glucose monitors are now available for all UK patients with Type 1 diabetes, making the life-saving technology...
AI-powered breast cancer screening could soon be on the horizon
A Norwegian study suggests that Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be effectively used to perform breast cancer screening, potentially speeding up diagnostics for the disease.
The...
Osteoporosis prevention: Why early diagnosis is essential for bone health
With initial diagnosis of osteoporosis often taking place after a breakage has occurred, Health Europa discusses the importance of osteoporosis prevention measures to protect...
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease tracked with new computational model
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have designed a cutting-edge computational model that analyses symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, potentially a groundbreaking advancement for monitoring the...