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Lower number of cancer research projects funded during the pandemic
The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) found that fewer new cancer research projects were funded during the Covid pandemic.
Cancer research projects are vital for...
A new single test can identify over 50 genetic diseases
A team of researchers have developed a new DNA test that can identify a range of neurological and neuromuscular genetic diseases quicker and accurately.
Researchers...
Covid vaccine effectiveness declines after six months without boosters
New research finds that Covid vaccine effectiveness substantially declines in protection rates after six months.
A new study confirms the overall vaccine effectiveness in preventing...
Small cell lung cancer discovery could lead to new treatment
Scientists have discovered a way to halt the development of small cell lung cancer, and this could lead to new treatment options.
Small cell lung...
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...
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...
Scientists identify effective treatment for vascular dementia memory loss
A team of US researchers has potentially identified a promising method for mitigating vascular dementia memory loss, a primary symptom of the disease.
Scientists from...
Female pattern hair loss experienced by 50% of postmenopausal women
A new study has revealed that over half of postmenopausal women will experience female pattern hair loss, providing new insights into what triggers the...
Psychedelic therapy effectively treats major depression for up to 12 months
Novel research suggests that implementing psychedelic therapy can significantly help to alleviate the symptoms of major depressive disorder.
Earlier studies performed by researchers from John...
Sjöberg Prize awarded for cause of prostate cancer discovery
Arul Chinnaiyan has been awarded the illustrious Sjöberg Prize for his groundbreaking discovery about the cause of prostate cancer.
The cause of prostate cancer had...
Study suggests symptoms of long Covid is linked to effects on vagus nerve
New research suggests that many symptoms of long Covid could be linked to the effect of the virus on the vagus nerve.
Long Covid is...
Researchers design a blood clotting test using a smartphone
Researchers from the University of Washington have developed a blood clotting test using a single drop of blood and a smartphone vibration motor and...
Liver cirrhosis: Highest mortality rate of all chronic diseases
Liver cirrhosis, a disease in which tissue in the liver becomes dysfunctional and scarred, is the final stage of most chronic liver diseases and...
Brain stimulation demonstrates potential as a long COVID treatment
A research team may have identified an effective long COVID treatment, finding that brain stimulation may remedy the cognitive deficits caused by the condition.
Symptoms...
E-cigarettes less effective than other smoking cessation methods
Research from the US has illuminated that using e-cigarettes is not as effective at smoking cessation as other methods.
For tobacco smokers, there is a...
Mice study shows potential for gene-editing to tackle mitochondrial disease
New research showed how modifying the mitochondrial genome in live mice could lead to new treatments for mitochondrial disease.
Our cells contain mitochondria, which provide...
Computer model predicts low risk of catching COVID-19 on underground
Scientists have developed an innovative computer model that has revealed people travelling on the London underground and other similar rail systems may be at...
Preventing pandemics saves more money than spent combatting infectious diseases
Study provides a blueprint for controlling emerging infectious diseases and future pandemics by preventing “spillover” of diseases from animals into humans.
Researchers from Harvard T.H....
Midlife chronic conditions linked to increased dementia risk later in life
Having two or more chronic conditions (known as multimorbidity) in middle age is associated with an increased risk of dementia later in life.
Common chronic...
Ketamine may be an effective short-term treatment for suicidal thoughts
Research suggests that some patients hospitalised for severe suicidal thoughts could benefit from ketamine.
Around 700,000 people worldwide die by suicide annually, and up to...