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Disease outbreaks accurately forecasted by early warning signs
New research emerging from the UK has signified that future disease outbreaks can potentially be predicted by analysing early warning signs.
A study led by...
£700m investment into NHS hospitals this winter
NHS hospitals will benefit from a share of £700m to help tackle waiting lists and improve care. It will help over 785 schemes across...
The link between processed foods and the risk of second heart attacks or strokes
A new study shows that the high consumption of industrially processed foods significantly increases the risk of second heart attacks or fatal strokes in...
Omicron named a SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern by WHO
The Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolution (TAG-VE), independent experts that periodically monitors and evaluates the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and assess mutations and...
The impacts of sleep deprivation on mental and physical wellbeing
Health Europa speaks to Deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity, Lisa Artis, about the health impacts of sleep deprivation and why a holistic approach to...
Ensuring safe health products with United States Pharmacopeia testing
Microbiological testing specialists Nova Biologicals dissect how United States Pharmacopoeia testing protocols help ensure that medical devices and pharmaceuticals meet the optimal standards for...
New WHO report highlights barriers to insulin for diabetes
A new report highlights the worrying state of global access to insulin for diabetes care and finds that high prices, low availability of human...
How the effects of caffeine impact your short-term health
In a groundbreaking, extensive study, researchers have revealed the potential health effects of caffeine, providing unprecedented insights into the impacts of coffee consumption.
The investigation,...
Sniffing out COVID-19 with medical detection dogs
Claire Guest, Co-Founder, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of Medical Detection Dogs, outlines how the charity is training dogs to detect COVID-19.
Medical Detection Dogs...
How can we alleviate the burden of antibiotic resistance?
Professor Colin Garner, CEO of charity Antibiotic Research UK, discusses how enhancing knowledge can help to mitigate antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotic resistance is a growing public...
Medical professionals urge the public to get the influenza vaccine
A plethora of critical care and pulmonary societies are advising the public to receive the influenza vaccine as we edge closer to the flu...
Life expectancy in England declining long before the COVID-19 pandemic
A study conducted by Imperial College London has revealed that the life expectancy in England had been falling in many regions of the country...
Innovative model predicts COVID-19 infection risk in the workplace
A collaboration of UK scientists have developed a cutting-edge predictive model that can accurately assess the risk of COVID-19 infection in office and school...
Why education is pivotal to avoiding choking-related accidents
Emma Hammett, founder of First Aid for Life and qualified nurse, explains how education is essential for preventing choking-related accidents.
Choking is primarily caused by...
Half the planet lacks basic medical diagnostics for common diseases
A new study has alarmingly indicated that nearly half of the world is deprived of basic medical diagnostics for common diseases, placing billions of...
COVID-19 negatively impacts physical activity levels for older adults
Luke Price, Senior Programme Manager at the Centre for Ageing Better, spoke to Health Europa about the physical activity levels for older adults during...
The Environmental Protection Agency: Safeguarding public health
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has a key role to play in ensuring only safe products reach the market, something of increasing importance...
Nova Biologicals: Meeting food safety standards to prevent infection
The experts from microbiological testing specialist Nova Biologicals outline the best ways to uphold food safety standards and prevent bacterial infections.
Food standards
Food safety has...
Cuts to local government funding in England linked to lower life expectancy
UK researchers have conducted a novel study indicating that reductions in England's local government funding have potentially influenced declines in life expectancy.
The study, led...
New partnership established to address UK health inequality
Legal & General has established a new partnership with Sir Michael Marmot to address UK health inequality and to establish a multi-million pound charitable...