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It’s time the world hears more about Universal Health Coverage
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is the much needed movement whereby all individuals and communities receive health services without suffering financial hardship.
Today, 12 December 2018,...
Cardiovascular disease risk factors: dangers of living near oil and gas wells
According to Colorado School of Public Health, USA, living near oil and gas wells indicates an increase in the occurrence of cardiovascular disease risk...
Inaccuracy in electronic prescribing is warned
Researchers caution warning when using electronic prescribing, as errors are likely to occur in medical record systems.
Electronic prescribing is becoming increasingly common across the...
Women who need acute cardiac care wait longer than men to get help
Research shows women wait longer than men to get help, so are urged to call an ambulance immediately if they require acute cardiac care.
There...
Subthreshold bipolar disorder: lives are about to change
The lives of millions of bipolar sufferers are about to change forever as breakthrough treatment for type 2 and subthreshold bipolar disorder was announced.
The...
Opioid-related social isolation could be solved by activating parts of the brain
Opioid-related social isolation is one of the most challenging aspects of the US opioid crisis, however researchers may have cracked the code to help...
Study reveals how aid communication is perceived in African countries
Aid recipients call for more dignity and diversity in aid communication from international NGOs (INGOs) and development organisations.
Participants from six Sub-Saharan African countries spoke...
Sexual functioning and frequency improved by cardiac rehabilitation
According to Canadian Journal of Cardiology, exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation leads to better sexual functioning for patients with cardiovascular disease.
Although further investigation is needed to...
£10.5 million (~€11.8 million) funding provided to those affected by alcohol
Public Health England (PHE) has awarded £10.5 million funding to local projects to help improve the lives of adults and children affected by alcohol.
The...
Toxic flame retardants in car seats ignite concerns about children’s health
Study has found toxic flame retardants in newly manufactured children's car seats, sparking concerns about children's health.
According to a new study conducted by Indiana...
EU drug packaging deadline may be missed in event of a no-deal Brexit
Many EU and US pharma companies are unaware that if a no-deal Brexit is reached, they will need to meet a crucial EU drug...
The retinal response to artificial illumination and screen time
Scientists uncover how certain retinal cells respond to artificial illumination - discovering screen time exposure results in sleep disruption.
For many individuals, the amount of...
Medical cannabis to be licensed in Greece
In an attempt to tap into the market worth billions, earlier this week Greece issued the first licence to private companies allowing the growth...
Spotlight: the European Public Health Association
The European Public Health Association is committed to delivering a healthier future for the people of Europe. Read more as Health Europa explores.
The European...
Could exercising outweigh negative effects of diesel exhaust emissions?
Diesel exhaust emissions contribute a considerable amount to air pollution in Europe, now thanks to CE Delft we can delve into the impacts of...
Study shows paediatric asthma can be avoided if obesity was eliminated
According to research led by Nemours Children's Health System, 10% of paediatric asthma cases could be avoided if childhood obesity were eliminated.
Now published in...
Trazadone dosage may not be better than the use of antipsychotics for dementia patients
Physicians are attempting to decrease the use of antipsychotics in senior dementia patients however the typical alternative trazadone dosage has similar detrimental side effects.
According...
Short life expectancy: Poorest dying nearly 10 years younger than the rich
According to the Imperial College London, the gap between short life expectancy of the richest and poorest sectors of society in England is increasing.
Researchers...
Time to get our malaria control efforts back on track
Malaria control efforts have stagnated after several years of global decline according to new World Malaria Report 2018 and its time to get reduction...
The use of pulse oximeters for assessing blood pressure
New research shows that assessing blood pressure can be done by fingertip pulse oximeters, a tool not generally used for that purpose.
Researchers at Canada's University...