Flaxseed fibre: the goods to improve metabolic health
Published in American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism, researchers have discovered that flaxseed fibre has the potential to improve metabolic health.
Research in...
Brain regions unlocked for those with Alzheimer’s disease
The largest dataset regarding brain regions has been produced by researchers from the University of Manchester, showing differences in healthy brains and those with...
The metallodrug: could this be the next antitumor drug?
Some types of cancer cannot be treated with classic chemotherapy, so a team of scientists are working on a metallodrug, which has the potential...
Hyperactive brain cells could be to blame for antidepressants not working
Research has found that for around a third of people with major depressive disorder, antidepressants have not been working – could this be due...
Can serotonin neurons give you cat-like reflexes?
Known for its role in relieving depression, serotonin neurons could also help the brain execute instantaneous, appropriate behaviours in emergency situations.
According to a Cornell...
Low body weight in young children could increase anorexia nervosa later
Published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, low body weight in young children and anorexia nervosa may be...
Do you know your BMI and its connection to heart health?
According to a Cleveland Clinic survey, 88% of Americans understand the connection between a healthy heart and weight but aren’t doing enough to combat...
Time to talk about the negative symptoms of schizophrenia
Researchers at BIDMC, Israel, used imaging data to determine the underlying anatomical cause of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
The negative symptoms of schizophrenia include...
A PIONEER in prostate cancer
Professor Dr James N’Dow explains how the PIONEER project will unlock the power of big data and big data analytics to transform the diagnosis...
Patient groups: our strongest weapon against rare diseases
Findacure CEO Rick Thompson sets out the crucial role of patient groups in developing new treatments for rare diseases.
Rare diseases are defined in Europe...
The ABCs of colorectal cancer
In 2008 roughly 450,000 new cases of colorectal cancer were diagnosed in Europe – but with the ABC-Cancer project, a state-of-the-art screening tool may...
Tumour-related immunosuppression and treating persistent bacterial infections
Dr Maija Hollmén at the University of Turku highlights the possibility of re-purposing macrophage stimulating cancer drugs to treat persistent bacterial infections.
Some bacterial infections...
Let’s talk about fish oil supplements improving asthma control
According to new research published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, fish oil supplements do not appear to improve asthma control in...
What role does zinc deficiency play in having high blood pressure?
Zinc deficiency is common in people with chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, and so is high blood pressure...
Rare diseases in the Finnish landscape
Health Europa introduces the New Modalities Ecosystem, which will exploit Finnish expertise to deliver new treatments and technologies for rare diseases.
The New Modalities Ecosystem...
The link between incarcerated youth and suicide
Suicide is the second leading cause of death amongst youth aged 10 to 24 years – but how many of these individuals are incarcerated...
A spotlight on the lymphatic system
Health Europa takes a closer look at illnesses related to the lymphatic system and the role of the European Society of Lymphology.
The lymphatic system...
Can dengue virus immunity protect children from Zika symptoms?
Because Zika and dengue viruses are closely related, is it possible that pre-existing dengue virus immunity could also impact the exposure to Zika symptoms...
Therapies for recombination-deficient severe combined immunodeficiency
Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands, is developing stem cell-based gene therapy for recombination-deficient severe combined immunodeficiency.
Leiden University Medical Center is the co-ordinating partner for...
According to WHO refugees and migrants at higher risk of falling ill
The first-ever Report on the health of refugees and migrants in the WHO European Region reveals that refugees and migrants are at higher risk...
