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Can erectile dysfunction pills reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

New research from University College London suggests that men who take erectile dysfunction pills may have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Although it...
gene therapy

Regenerative therapies for heart disease

Lorna Rothery spoke to cardiovascular regenerative medicine expert, Professor Paolo Madeddu, who co-led a groundbreaking study that identified a mutant anti-ageing gene that could...
body temperature

New study reveals link between depression and body temperature

A study suggests a potential mental health benefit to lowering body temperatures in individuals with depression.
Cancer Research UK say cancer survival rates are slwoing

Improvements in cancer survival rates slowing, say Cancer Research UK

Ahead of World Cancer Day on Sunday, Cancer Research UK has revealed that improvements in cancer survival rates have slowed in recent years.
BRCA gene

BRCA gene testing programme launched by NHS to identify cancer risk

Tens of thousands of people with Jewish ancestry are set to benefit from a pioneering BRCA gene testing programme unveiled by the NHS. The BRCA...

Improving care and awareness of kidney diseases

Raymond Vanholder and Eveline Scheres from the European Kidney Health Alliance highlight where further efforts are needed to improve the prevention and care of...
IBD

IBD symptoms eased with mood interventions

New research from King’s College London has revealed that mood interventions can ease inflammatory bowel disease symptoms.
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NHS: World’s first genetic test to help reduce blood transfusion side effects

The NHS has launched an unprecedented 'blood matching' genetic test to combat blood transfusion side effects.

1000% surge in searches for enlarged prostate symptoms following King’s diagnosis

The NHS has revealed more than a 1000% increase in visitors searching for information about enlarged prostate symptoms following King Charles' diagnosis earlier this...
What is blue Monday?

What is Blue Monday? Everything you need to know

What is blue Monday? Where did it originate, and is there any evidence to support its depression-inducing claims?
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NHS extends mental health support for veterans through Op COURAGE service

The NHS is rolling out expanded mental health support for veterans following a survey that found that more than half find it difficult to...
children's mental health

Protecting children’s mental health in emergency settings

Aaron Greenberg, Senior Regional Advisor for Europe and Central Asia at UNICEF, spoke to us about how exposure to crisis situations can impact children’s...
Parkinson's disease treatments

Genetic mutation discovery could drive breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease treatments

Researchers have discovered a previously unidentified genetic mutation that could help pioneer new Parkinson's disease treatments.
Inequalities in the HIV response

The impact of global inequalities within the HIV response

Inequality in all its forms is a barrier to reducing HIV transmission and ending the AIDS epidemic, Lorna Rothery spoke to Eamonn Murphy from...
treatments for leukaemia

Breakthrough discovery unlocks new path in treatments for leukaemia

A groundbreaking discovery by researchers at Université libre de Bruxelles may help innovate new treatments for leukaemia. Led by François Fuks, the study has uncovered...

NHS initiative introduces urinal mats carrying male cancer warning messages

Public toilets in England are set to feature urinal mats carrying crucial warnings about blood in urine to promote cancer symptoms in men.
HIV awareness

HIV transmission has declined in England but progress slow among women

A report has shown that there has been a continuous decline in HIV transmission in England, but progress is slow among women and ethnic...
stem cell transplants

Stem cell transplants now available on NHS for adults with thalassaemia

The NHS has announced the provision of stem cell transplants for adult patients battling severe inherited blood disorders, particularly thalassaemia. Stem cell transplants are a...
depression and ADHD

New study findings could develop more effective treatments for depression and ADHD

A groundbreaking University of Surrey study has unveiled a critical factor that significantly influences the effectiveness of treatments for depression and ADHD: the patient's...
UK cancer deaths

New Cancer Research UK manifesto aims to avoid 20,000 UK cancer deaths per year

Cancer Research UK has launched a new manifesto urging the next UK Government to take action to prevent 20,000 avoidable UK cancer deaths annually...

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