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Lack of evidence for dietary supplement use in cancer patients
New research has indicated that many individuals living with and beyond cancer take dietary supplement tablets, often with the belief that the products will...
40% of GP appointments in England consist of ‘frequent attenders’
A novel study has revealed that ‘frequent attenders’ comprise around four in ten GP appointments in England, potentially exposing the reason behind the growing...
First Covid rapid test roll-out saw a 32% reduction in hospitalisations
The latest analysis from Liverpool City Region’s Covid rapid test programme has revealed useful insights that will help policymakers, public health teams and the...
Study shows positive data on rare heart condition after COVID-19 vaccination
A study published by The BMJ provides more reassuring data on the risk of heart inflammation (myocarditis or myopericarditis) after a COVID-19 vaccination.
It confirms...
First double lung transplant after COVID-19 performed in Portugal
Doctors in Lisbon have reported that a 61-year-old man has received a double lung transplant after his lungs were damaged by COVID-19.
The patient contracted...
ONWARD unveil involvement in groundbreaking spinal cord injury trial
Medical technology experts ONWARD has announced it has completed enrolment in the Up-Lift study, an initiative aiming to advance treatment for spinal cord injury.
ONWARD...
Pressure to be ‘perfect’ causes mental health issues for teenage girls
Pressure from schools and families to live up to society’s expectations of the “ideal” girl and be “good” causes mental health issues in teenage...
Hormone levels in womb linked to risk of migraines in adulthood
Hormone levels in the womb before birth is potentially linked to the risk of developing migraines later in life, a new study of genetic...
New report calls for improved depression treatment
How can depression treatment be improved and what is medication and therapy resistance? A new study calls for more refined research for people experiencing...
Asthma may reduce the risk of brain tumours
Researchers believe they have uncovered why individuals with asthma have a lowered risk of brain tumours and how these findings could lead to new...
Beauty product chemicals affect hormones during pregnancy
A novel research project has signified that using certain personal care products may impact hormones during pregnancy.
An investigation conducted by experts from the Rutgers...
Trial identifies five-drug combo for bone marrow cancer
A new trial found that a combination of five existing drugs fights against bone marrow cancer for longer in patients.
The five-drug cocktail, along with...
Diets rich in plant-based products reduces the risk of cognitive impairment
A new study has found that a diet rich in plant products reduces the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly.
Cognitive impairment...
Research shows delaying umbilical cord clamping saves babies’ lives
The University of Sydney found that delaying umbilical cord clamping of babies born before 30 weeks reduces the relative risk of death or disability...
Treating OCD symptoms using electric brain signals
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition causing neurotic thoughts and compulsive behaviours. OCD symptoms include persistent obsessive thoughts and unpleasant compulsions...
UK economy set to lose £3bn due to COVID-19 work changes
Novel research has estimated that the UK economy will lose around £3bn in the coming year due to changes in working behaviours.
A new study...
Breathlessness in patients with long COVID may signal heart problems
A small study suggests that COVID-19 patients who continue to be short of breath during physical activity one year after recovering may have heart...
Body fat stores may help to combat bacterial infections
A novel study has suggested that a person’s body fat stores play a crucial role in fighting bacterial infections.
Research carried out by scientists at...
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine neutralise the Omicron variant
Preliminary laboratory studies demonstrate that three doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine neutralise the Omicron variant whilst two doses showed significantly reduced neutralised titers.
Pfizer...
Guidelines may promote over-diagnosis of cow’s milk allergy in infants
New international guidelines developed to help diagnose cow’s milk allergy may lead to over-diagnosis, according to University of Bristol-led research published in the journal...