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...
Biomarker discovery may advance rheumatoid arthritis treatment
Scientists have identified novel biomarkers that may help design a new rheumatoid arthritis treatment, even predicting the condition before it develops.
A new study, published...
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...
England introducing new COVID guidelines to fight Omicron spread
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed new COVID guidelines in England as Omicron spreads quickly across the UK.
New COVID guidelines will include the return...
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...
Disease outbreaks accurately forecasted by early warning signs
New research emerging from the UK has signified that future disease outbreaks can potentially be predicted by analysing early warning signs.
A study led by...
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...
Early identification of psychosis symptoms improves patient outcomes
A study conducted in Australia has revealed that programmes built to identify psychosis symptoms early significantly improve outcomes for young people.
Novel research by Orygen...
Early signs of dementia predicted by self-administered cognition test
A study based in the US has demonstrated that a new self-administered cognition test is proficient at identifying early signs of dementia.
The test –...
The future of autism spectrum disorder care and treatment
Autism spectrum disorder affects 78 million people and families worldwide. A new model of care and treatment prioritises personalised, stepped care approaches is urgently...
Care home falls significantly reduced with intervention
A large study of care homes in the UK has found that a coordinated approach to fall prevention in care homes may reduce the...
New research shows probiotics improve vomiting and nausea in pregnancy
A first-of-its-kind study from researchers at UC Davis School of Medicine found that probiotics significantly improve symptoms of constipation, vomiting, and nausea in pregnancy....
Study reveals excellent 97% efficacy for HPV vaccine
New research has demonstrated that a single dose of the HPV vaccine is up to 97% effective, a significant advancement for preventing cervical cancer.
A...
Eating at night may increase health risks for shift workers, a new study finds
A small clinical trial by the National Institutes of Health has found that eating at night can increase glucose levels, linked with nocturnal work...
UK scientists develop cutting-edge wound healing technique
A research team based in the UK has designed a novel printing technique that produces an effective skin equivalent, a significant breakthrough in wound...
Groundbreaking chewing gum potentially mitigates Covid transmission
A new study has revealed that an innovative chewing gum may be effective at reducing Covid transmission, providing a new weapon for curbing the...