Mental wellbeing boosted by biodiversity, says King’s College London
A new King’s College London study suggests that biodiversity can have profound effects on mental wellbeing.
The research, funded by the National Institute for Health...
NHS cancer checks more than doubled in the last decade
NHS cancer checks have topped three million in a year for the first time, more than doubling in the last decade.
Spread of triple-negative breast cancer fuelled by softer tumours
Researchers have found how the mechanical properties of triple-negative breast tumours can influence how their cancerous cells spread to other organs.
According to new findings...
Commemorating World Parkinson’s Day across the globe
Today is World Parkinson’s Day 2024, and countries across the globe are marking the event to raise awareness of the disease. Read more here.
Neuroblastoma research could unlock more precise prognoses
A new neuroblastoma study has identified new subgroups with distinct prognoses and vulnerabilities to therapies.
Thousands to benefit from rapid hepatitis C testing in England
The NHS has announced that thousands of people in England are set to receive rapid hepatitis C testing in the health service's latest drive...
NHS MMR campaign successfully boosts vaccine uptake
Due to the NHS MMR campaign, tens of thousands more vaccinations were delivered in the first three months of this year compared with 2023.
Using AI to develop diagnostic technologies
Oxford University scientists created a world-first AI diagnostic test that could dramatically improve the efficiency of viral testing. Lorna Rothery spoke to co-developer Dr...
Study reveals alarming sodium intake among heart disease patients
A recent study has revealed troubling levels of sodium intake among individuals dealing with heart disease.
NHS introduces ‘artificial pancreas’ to revolutionise diabetes management
The NHS in England is set to provide an 'artificial pancreas' to tens of thousands of individuals grappling with type 1 diabetes.
Addressing the true causes of obesity
Lorna Rothery spoke to Jacqueline Bowman-Busato, Head of Policy at the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO), to find out the true...
Time for Europe to prioritise preventative health
Vaccine confidence has fallen to pre-pandemic levels but, says Sibilia Quilici, Executive Director of Vaccines Europe, there is a need and value in boosting...
Nurses need greater support to embrace the digital revolution
An upsurge in digital skills training and support for nurses is required if full benefit is to be gained from the digital revolution.
The implications of antibiotic use in farming
Jane Tredgett, Campaigns Manager at Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics, discusses the effects of routine antibiotic use in intensive livestock farming and why it...
Defence Therapeutics announces successful ARM-002TM cancer vaccine results
Defence Therapeutics has announced the successful testing of its second-generation anti-cancer vaccine, named ARM-002TM, utilising its flagship anti-cancer molecule, AccuTOX®.
The ARM-002TM cancer vaccine, when...
Healing the health workforce: A call to action for EU institutions
Mariano Votta, Director of Active Citizenship Network, is calling on new EU Institutions to tackle the health workforce crisis.
Civil organisations, patients' advocacy groups (PAGs),...
NHS pilot trials lung cancer blood test across thousands of patients
The NHS is conducting trials for a groundbreaking lung cancer blood test to detect the disease at its earliest stages.
Study reveals the mechanism behind COVID brain fog
A team of US researchers has potentially uncovered the cause of COVID brain fog and may help identify treatments.
Hydrogel innovation transforms stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease
A team of University of Galway neuroscientists have made a significant breakthrough in optimising stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease.
Scientists identify protein interface that drives cancer growth
For the first time, researchers have shown that the protein interface that drives cancer growth could act as a target for more effective treatments.
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