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Scientists develop a novel smartwatch app to detect AFib
A research team from the American College of Cardiology has developed a smartwatch app to detect AFib, with high levels of accuracy.
Atrial fibrillation (AFib)...
World-first genetic test to prevent babies from going deaf
A new bedside genetic test developed by the NHS could save the hearing of many critically ill babies each year.
The innovative genetic test could...
Sporadic genetic mutations linked to strokes and seizures
A collaborative study, including the University of Chicago Medicine, has discovered a link between a set of sporadic genetic mutations and lesions associated with...
Blood cancer treatment revolutionised with gene editing technology
A research team from Hokkaido University has utilised gene editing technology to identify new molecular targets for treating aggressive forms of leukaemia in adults.
What...
Transforming our approach to disease prevention through health research
Our Future Health - the UK’s largest ever health research programme - explains how it aims to transform the prevention, detection, and treatment of...
Medical misinformation: What can be done to tackle fake health news?
Daniel Ghinn, CEO and Founder of digital insights consultancy CREATION.co, outlines new techniques for governments and public health organisations to adopt in their struggle...
Sleeping with lights on could harm heart health
How does sleeping with lights on impact overall health status? A new study reveals the extent to which light exposure during sleep can harm...
How to sleep better? Specific genes may hold the answer
For those among us who find it challenging to drift off into slumber, you have probably searched far and wide for how to sleep...
How does external childcare affect behavioural problems in children?
New research delves into how external childcare could contribute to behavioural problems in children.
Behavioural problems in children can be a result of various factors,...
Is liquid fructose intake a risk factor for fatty liver disease?
A new study has illustrated the impact of drinks with liquid fructose and a high-fat diet on short-term fatty liver disease prevalence.
Research carried out...
Health outcomes are worse in areas with high racial discrimination
Health outcomes and mortality are significantly worse for people living in communities with higher levels of racial discrimination, a new US study suggests.
A study...
The impact of nocturnal teeth grinding on temporomandibular joints
A new study focuses on whether nocturnal teeth grinding and jaw clenching causes the development of temporomandibular joint disorders.
A study conducted by the University...
Ketogenic diet plan potentially improves quality of life for MS patients
A new US study suggests that following a ketogenic diet plan may be safe for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and even improve their...
Healthy gut microbiome improves the success of melanoma cancer treatment
A confirmed link between the gut microbiome and the response to immunotherapy for melanoma cancer has been discovered, in the largest study to date.
Melanoma...
The role of a vitamin D2 and D3 supplements in human health
New research from the Universities of Surrey and Brighton has found significant differences between vitamin D2 and D3 supplements.
The study uncovered the differences between...
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...
Identifying risk of death after a heart attack with C-reactive protein
Measuring C-reactive protein using blood tests could better identify whether heart attack patients are at risk of dying within the next three years.
In the...
Effects of vaping impact male heart health more than female
Research from the US suggests that the long-term effects of vaping are far worse on the cardiovascular health of adult males than females.
A mouse...
Creating universal blood type organs for transplants
Researchers have proved it is possible to create universal blood type organs, decreasing mortality for patients on the waitlist.
The study, performed at the Latner...
Worldwide disparities in treatment rates for major depressive disorder
Meta-analysis suggests the need for scaling up treatment for major depressive disorder in some low and lower-middle-income countries.
Major depressive disorder causes persistent feelings of...