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Covid lockdown measures linked to increases in drinking at home
New research looks at how Covid lockdown measures in 2020 shifted drinking habits in England and Wales.
The study, from researchers at the University of...
EIT Health awards funding for cancer screening and diagnosis innovations
As we draw closer to World Cancer Day on February 4, EIT Health has vowed to financially back technological advancements to enhance cancer screening...
Over €1 million awarded for frontotemporal dementia research
Two industry-leading researchers have been awarded over €1 million to collaborate on frontotemporal dementia research.
The frontotemporal dementia endeavour will involve Dorothee Dormann, a molecular...
Scientists discover a link between high blood pressure and diabetes
An international team of scientists from the universities of Bristol, UK, and Auckland, New Zealand, have uncovered the link between high blood pressure and...
Depression during pregnancy increased throughout COVID-19 pandemic
Research emerging from the UK has highlighted a rise in depression during pregnancy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study pioneered by the University of...
Researchers identify enzyme that prevents autoimmune disorders
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) researchers have identified an enzyme that is essential for immune T cells to correctly identify...
How does treating COVID with antibiotics compare to standard treatment?
A new study conducted in an Egyptian hospital showed that treating COVID patients with antibiotics resulted in similar recovery times as patients who were...
Combatting malnutrition in care homes with Artificial Intelligence
A collaboration of researchers has developed an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) food tracking system that can potentially reduce malnutrition in care homes.
Developed by experts...
Utilising light therapy to enhance healing from cancer radiation treatment
The implementation of light therapy potentially increases skin healing from damage caused by cancer radiation therapy by up to 50%.
In a new study pioneered...
New links between brain over-activity and schizophrenia symptoms
New research revealed that over-activity in a specific part of the brain is linked to certain schizophrenia symptoms, opening up possibilities for targeted treatments.
Researchers...
Vitamin D and fish oil supplements may reduce risk of autoimmune disease
Taking daily vitamin D supplements – or a combination of vitamin D and omega-3 fish oil supplements may carry a lower risk of developing...
New study suggests two paths to robust Covid immunity
New laboratory research from Oregon Health & Science University revealed more than one path toward robust Covid immunity.
A new study has found two forms...
VR test may transform the future of cognitive assessment
UK-based research suggests that a virtual reality (VR) test could be employed to assess an individual's cognitive functioning effectively.
A study conducted by a team...
Scientists repurpose wearable devices to detect signs of depression
A Singapore research team has developed an innovative method for identifying signs of depression that utilises data obtained from wearable devices.
Researchers from the Nanyang...
Researchers develop new tool to help monitor systemic lupus erythematosus
Researchers have developed a new, easier, and more accurate tool to measure the progress of systemic lupus erythematosus in patients.
Systemic lupus erythematosus affects up...
Machine learning model predicts the likelihood of recovering from Covid
A new study has found that 14 proteins in the blood of critically ill patients are associated with recovering from Covid.
A single blood sample...
Increased survival rate in prostate cancer patients with hormone therapy
Researchers have found a consistent improvement in overall survival in men with intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer with the addition of hormone therapy to...
Study finds infants born in cities have an increased mortality rate
In Tanzania, infants born in cities surprisingly have an increased mortality rate in their first month of life compared to babies born in rural...
Cutting-edge technique effectively repairs peripheral nerve damage
A collaborative endeavour between Irish researchers and their international partners has devised an innovative method for remedying peripheral nerve damage.
The team that comprises experts...
The link between brain cell development and psychiatric disorders
Scientists from Keele University and Cardiff University have discovered new links between the breakdown in brain cell development and the risk of schizophrenia and...