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Does the Mediterranean diet ward off dementia?
A new study finds that the Mediterranean diet is not linked to a reduced risk of dementia, despite research suggesting otherwise.
In a new study...
Researchers design a rapid test for periodontal disease
University of Birmingham researchers are developing a rapid test for periodontal disease and expect the technology to be used in point-of-care settings.
Periodontal disease,...
NICE and MHRA awarded £1.8m to explore digital mental health tools
NICE and the MHRA have been awarded £1.8m in funding by Wellcome over three years to explore and create guidance on regulating digital mental...
Neurostimulation shows promise as a dysphagia treatment
A new study by the University of Manchester has found three types of neurostimulation that could help people with dysphagia.
Dysphagia is the medical term...
Ultra-processed food intake in mothers linked to obesity in children
A new study shows that the offspring of mothers consuming ultra-processed foods have a higher risk of being overweight or obese.
The researchers published their...
What role can technology play in alleviating the radiology crisis?
With healthcare systems across the world struggling to keep up with the rising demand for radiology services, especially during the pandemic recovery, technology to...
The potential of gene mutation testing for epithelial ovarian cancer
Scientists from the University of Manchester have discovered that two gene families are linked to epithelial ovarian cancer risk.
Epithelial ovarian cancer is the most...
WHO launch the first blueprint for dementia research
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the first blueprint for dementia research, guiding policymakers.
Dementia continues to pose a challenge to global healthcare systems....
Exciting trial offers new hope for Crohn’s disease patients
A new clinical trial beginning in Scotland will aim to improve treatment options for patients with Crohn’s disease.
Crohn’s disease is a lifelong condition causing...
Scientists make a significant discovery about Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Researchers from the University of Portsmouth have found a more effective way to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by a genetic...
Reusable contact lenses increase Acanthamoeba keratitis risk
People who wear reusable contact lenses are nearly four times more likely to develop Acanthamoeba keratitis compared to daily disposable users.
New research by University...
MRI technique shows the cause behind long Covid symptoms
An innovative lung-imaging technique developed by Western University shows what potentially causes long Covid symptoms.
Long Covid has been widely reported, and sufferers report symptoms...
Enhancing treatment efficacy and antigen delivery with Accum
Defence Therapeutics outlines the potential of their innovative AccumTM technology to improve intracellular antigen delivery and ultimately enhance treatments for cancer and infectious diseases.
Defence...
Transforming personalised medicine with medical 3D printing
Korean researchers are paving the way for medical 3D printing and 3D scanning with new international standards that could transform personalised medicine.
The Electronics and...
Researchers to conduct the largest genetic study of ME disease
The University of Edinburgh is inviting people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) disease to partake in the world’s largest genetic study.
The new study named DecodeME...
Redefining self-care
With vast amounts of resources and tools available to empower individuals to optimise their health, we discuss the value of self-care strategies, and barriers...
Exercise hormone reduces Parkinson’s disease symptoms
A new mouse study has found that a hormone secreted during exercise reduces Parkinson's disease symptoms.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Dana Farber...
Three-minute skin swab can diagnose Parkinson’s disease
A new method could diagnose Parkinson’s disease within three minutes using a simple skin swab of sebum.
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes parts...
Antibiotics in infancy may impact adult gut health
New findings show that antibiotics for preterm or low birth weight babies can lead to adverse adult gut health.
Preterm and low birth weight babies...
Monkeypox is causing encephalitis in some patients
A new study by University College London (UCL) has found that monkeypox can sometimes cause neurological complications such as encephalitis, confusion or seizures.
Monkeypox is...