Having a good night’s sleep improves heart health
New research finds that individuals who have a good night’s sleep have better heart health, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
According to...
47% of parents experience PTSD after their child’s defibrillator implant
The installation of a cardiovascular defibrillator implant in a paediatric patient is more likely to cause PTSD in the parents of the child than...
Stopping statin therapy could reduce protection against heart disease
A study presented at the European Society of Cardiology congress 2022 has suggested that stopping statin therapy too early in life could reduce lifetime...
New Perspective on Low-intensity Vibration therapy
Low-intensity Vibration therapy offers a range of benefits in boosting bone health and mitigating the impact of chronic conditions.
Low-intensity Vibration therapy is a type...
Accessibility to healthy diets is a major factor in cancer inequality
In light of the current cost-of-living crisis, we spoke to Cancer Research UK’s Inequalities Programme Lead, Dr Rachel Orritt, about the impact of a...
New hope for curing neuroblastoma in children
Researchers in Sweden have found a drug that can cure neuroblastoma in mice, paving the way for clinical trials in humans.
Neuroblastoma is a rare...
Patients at risk of heart infection should receive antibiotics after dental treatment
High-risk patients should be given antibiotics after receiving invasive dental treatment to reduce the risk of life-threatening heart infection, according to a study from...
Researchers discover 60 new autism genes
A new study has identified 60 autism genes that could provide vital insight into the full spectrum of the disorder.
Autism affects individuals in different...
Considering genetic risk in patients could lead to earlier prostate cancer diagnosis
A new study from the University of Exeter has suggested that considering a patient’s genetics could lead to an earlier prostate cancer diagnosis. Men...
New gene discovered that can reduce brain damage in newborns
Researchers in Norway have discovered the HCAR1 gene can help repair brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen at birth. Scientists from the...
Is rTMS treatment effective for treatment-resistant depression?
A new study discovers that rTMS treatment can be effective for treatment-resistant depression in older adults.
Research by Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging...
Research finds living donors superior for paediatric kidney transplant
A new study from UC Davis Health suggests that paediatric kidney transplant patients will experience better long-term outcomes when the organ is received from...
A new peptide nasal spray can reduce the risk of seizures
Scientists have developed a new peptide nasal spray that can help prevent seizures and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and epilepsy. The A1R-CT peptide...
Bowel cancer checks hit a record-high following Dame Deborah’s campaign
The NHS has confirmed record numbers of people attending bowel cancer checks following the awareness campaign by Dame Deborah James.
Dame Deborah James campaigned for...
Can vitamin D tablets alleviate depressive symptoms?
An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D tablets may reduce depressive symptoms in adults with depression.
Vitamin D has been hailed for its many benefits....
Smart contact lenses potentially detect cancer biomarkers
Scientists have developed contact lenses that can capture and detect exosomes, which could be cancer biomarkers.
The Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) has developed...
New innovations allow more efficient screening for laryngeal cancer patients
A team of Lithuanian software developers from the Kaunus University of Technology (KTU) have worked alongside medics to develop new technology which could identify...
Scientists discover a potential long-term treatment for asthma
A groundbreaking finding could revolutionise the future of treatment for asthma and tackle the underlying causes.
Asthma is a common lung condition causing occasional breathing...
Predicting Rett syndrome severity using overnight EEGs
A new study looks at how sleep EEGs in patients with Rett syndrome could aid in predicting disease features and severity.
Rett syndrome is a...
Can low vitamin D levels cause chronic inflammation?
A new study has found a link between low levels of vitamin D and conditions causing chronic inflammation.
Inflammation normally supports the healing process following...
