How a protein found in foetal development can prevent acute leukaemia
Researchers have identified a protein present in foetal development that has a strong prophylactic effect against acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
During the foetal stage of...
Domestic abuse in pregnancy can affect baby brain development
A new study has found that domestic abuse against women during pregnancy can have a significant impact on baby brain development.
Researchers at the University...
The new treatment for TB that could save millions of lives
Researchers from the University of St Andrews have developed a new treatment for TB (tuberculosis) that could shorten the therapeutic process by up to two...
NHS launch a nationwide bowel cancer test kit campaign
The NHS has sent millions of people in the UK a potentially lifesaving bowel cancer test kit as part of a nationwide campaign to...
Bed rest study shows dangers of long-term inactivity for blood sugar levels
A study involving 20 men lying in bed for two months shows the negative impact of long-term inactivity on blood sugar levels.
The University of...
Improving prostate cancer treatment and diagnostics in the UK
We spoke to Amy Rylance, Head of Improving Care at Prostate Cancer UK, about advancements in diagnostics, research and what can be done to...
Researchers discover gene associated with impaired insulin secretion
Researchers have identified 395 genes expressed differently in people with type 2 diabetes, one of which has been strongly associated with impaired insulin secretion.
The...
One in seven NHS staff are actively trying to leave
A new University of Bath Institute for Policy Research (IPR) report into NHS staff retention finds that more frontline workers are trying to leave now...
Using advanced imaging technology to detect lung disease
New research has found that an imaging process used in research labs could detect early-stage lung disease if developed for use in hospitals and...
59% of long COVID patients had organ damage a year later
A new study has shown that organ damage persisted in 59% of long COVID patients a year after symptoms, even in those with mild...
Could Artificial Intelligence improve mental health care?
Lund University in Sweden has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that could improve mental health care.
Patients are often asked to rate their feelings...
An in-depth guide to buying CBD oil in the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is quickly becoming one of the best countries in the world for purchasing CBD oil. With a wide variety of options...
Radiotherapy does not improve survival rates for older patients
Adding radiotherapy to the current standard treatment for breast cancer did not improve survival rates for patients aged 65 years or older.
Radiotherapy is a...
Global study will investigate cannabidiol as psychosis treatment
Three major trials will test the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) as a psychosis treatment following a £16.5 million funding injection.
Wellcome has awarded Oxford’s Department...
Nearly four in ten women missed out on breast cancer screening
New figures reveal that almost four in ten women did not take up the breast cancer screening offered in 2022.
Thousands of women have now...
Researchers find social disparities in aortic aneurysm treatment
Researchers from the University of Sheffield have found evidence of socioeconomic disparities in abdominal aortic aneurysm survival rates.
According to the study titled ‘Socioeconomic disparities...
Little evidence supporting most health claims on infant formula
Most health and nutrition claims on infant formula products seem to be backed by little or no high-quality scientific evidence.
An international study published by...
Drinking alcohol in pregnancy can alter children’s facial shape
Researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to find a link between alterations in the shape of children’s faces and the consumption of alcohol during...
Evusheld not recommended for vulnerable adults with COVID-19
NICE has not recommended Evusheld for vulnerable adults in England with COVID-19 due to a lack of evidence of its effectiveness.
Evusheld is used to...
Life-saving metachromatic leukodystrophy treatment used for the first time in the UK
A 19-month-year-old girl has become the first child in the UK to receive a life-saving gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy.
The gene therapy, known by...