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Artificial Intelligence technology to aid in detecting burnout
A research team from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has developed Artificial Intelligence technology that is capable of detecting burnout by analysing text...
Can weekly prednisone tablets treat obesity?
A new study finds that obese mice consuming a high-fat diet and prednisone tablets once a week had improved exercise endurance, increased strength, increased...
The importance of staying hydrated for heart health
Staying hydrated may be associated with a reduced risk of developing heart failure, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health.
Drinking fluids is...
Study finds lack of sleep increases unhealthy abdominal fat
Lack of sleep combined with free access to food increases calorie consumption, leading to fat accumulation, especially in the abdominal area.
A new discovery from...
Pregnant women to be offered preterm pre-eclampsia test
Midwives can now offer one of four blood tests to help diagnose suspected preterm pre-eclampsia, a potentially serious condition.
The independent National Institute for Health...
Can consuming artificial sweeteners increase cancer risk?
A new study discovers that some artificial sweeteners are associated with increased cancer risk.
Artificial sweeteners are low-calorie or calorie-free chemical substances used as an...
How skin tone affects the accuracy is smartwatch heart rate data?
A systematic review specifically explored how skin tone may affect the accuracy of smartwatch heart rate data.
How accurate is the smartwatch's heart rate, fitness...
How consuming sugar excessively promotes inflammatory processes
Excessive sugar consumption can promote inflammatory processes in the body and lead to the development of autoimmune diseases.
Individuals consuming sugar and other carbohydrates in...
The positive impact of group exercise for over-65s
A new study illustrated the effectiveness of a group exercise programme designed for people aged 65 and over with mobility limitations.
Researchers from the Universities...
Support for quitting smoking available from high street pharmacies
The NHS has announced that every pharmacy in England will offer support for quitting smoking when patients are discharged from the hospital.
Smoking poses a...
Major benefits for MS patients following a ketogenic diet plan
A new study illuminated the link between significant improvements in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and a ketogenic diet plan.
A team of researchers from...
Weekly resistance training activity linked to 10-20% lower death risk
Between 30 and 60 minutes of resistance training activity every week is linked to a 10-20% lower risk of death from all causes.
Physical activity...
Physical fitness linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
People who partake in physical fitness activities are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to a preliminary study.
Physical fitness is a state of...
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...
Eating meat five times or less is associated with lower cancer risk
A new study finds that eating meat five times or less a week reduces overall cancer risk.
Cody Watling and Colleagues from the University of...
Exploring bariatric surgery to reduce obesity-associated breast cancer
New studies aim to explore the potential role of bariatric surgery in reducing the risk of breast cancer in people who classify as obese.
Bariatric...
Study shows upper teens with high BMI at risk of severe COVID-19
A study has found that men with a high BMI in their upper teens had an elevated risk of severe COVID-19, requiring hospitalisation later...
Vitamins and supplements do not lessen the chances of COVID-19 mortality
A new study of COVID-19 hospitalisation data found that taking vitamins and supplements do not lessen the chance of COVID-19 mortality.
A meta-analysis of 26...
The positive impact of Transport for London’s unhealthy food advertising restrictions
The Transport for London’s unhealthy food advertising policy is estimated to have contributed to a 1,000 calorie decrease in energy from unhealthy food in...
Is weight gain inevitable for middle-aged men?
A new study finds middle-aged men see weight gain as an inevitable consequence of family and career responsibilities.
Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University discovered that...