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The benefits of exercising at different times of the day
Recent research has shown that exercising at different times across the day benefits the body in unique ways.
Exercising improves health and fitness, and research...
Sweeteners during pregnancy may affect a baby’s gut microbiome
A new study investigates the link between consuming sweeteners during pregnancy and a child’s risk of obesity and changes in their gut microbiome.
The researchers...
Angina medicine could be used as a kidney disease treatment
An existing angina medicine could be used as a kidney disease treatment, according to new research from the University of Edinburgh.
Researchers have found that...
The next generation of intraocular lenses in development
Aston University and Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited (Rayner) have worked together to develop a new generation of intraocular lenses that will give patients a...
Millions of children develop asthma due to traffic-related air pollution
Shocking new research has signified that around two million new paediatric asthma cases are caused annually worldwide due to traffic-related air pollution.
A novel study,...
Using vitamin D tablets does not affect incidence of chronic diseases
A trial by the University of Eastern Finland found that taking a high dose of vitamin D tablets for five years did not affect...
Do keto and intermittent fasting work for women?
A new study from scientists at the University of California Riverside analysed how the popular keto and intermittent fasting diets work on a molecular...
Specialised IBS diet plan is less important than expected
A new study has shown that a specialised IBS diet plan that avoids certain types of food and often excludes gluten is not as...
The Gutenberg Gait Database: largest collection of gait analysis published
A team of experts have published the Gutenberg Gait Database, the most extensive gait analysis ever recorded that aims to enhance diagnostics for gait-related...
Fertility specialists still recommend a type of IVF treatment with no clear benefits
A third of fertility specialists are still offering the intrusive IVF treatment process of scratching the womb (endometrial scratching) despite a lack of evidence...
New understanding of proteins could help delay adult blindness
Scientists have made a breakthrough in determining the cause of the most common type of blindness in adults.
A team of researchers, led by the...
Optimising your body clock may reduce risk of inflammatory diseases
A novel investigation has identified that inflammatory diseases may be exacerbated by an irregular body clock, signifying the importance of a consistent sleeping pattern.
A...
Prebiotic supplements help women reduce sugar intake by 4%
A new study from the University of Surrey has found that young women who took four weeks of prebiotic supplements made healthier food choices...
Wearable technology can help people with complex health conditions
Remote monitoring of health-related behaviour with wearable technology is feasible for people with complex health conditions, shows a recent University of Waterloo study.
Wearable technology...
Beauty product chemicals affect hormones during pregnancy
A novel research project has signified that using certain personal care products may impact hormones during pregnancy.
An investigation conducted by experts from the Rutgers...
Ongoing advances in science instil trust in changing Covid guidelines
Officials could boost public trust in Covid guidelines by including reminders that recommendations will change as science evolves, a new study found.
The study suggests...
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...
Body fat stores may help to combat bacterial infections
A novel study has suggested that a person’s body fat stores play a crucial role in fighting bacterial infections.
Research carried out by scientists at...
Early identification of psychosis symptoms improves patient outcomes
A study conducted in Australia has revealed that programmes built to identify psychosis symptoms early significantly improve outcomes for young people.
Novel research by Orygen...
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...