Exposure to PM2.5 is increasing the blood pressure of UK teenagers
A study has found long-term exposure to airborne PM2.5 particles in increasing the blood pressure of teenagers in the UK.
Researchers also found a link...
Researchers suggest changes to haemophilia treatment
Findings from two University Hospital Bonn studies could lead to significant changes in haemophilia treatment.
Haemophilia A, which almost exclusively affects males, is the most...
NICE recommends a genetic test to prevent hearing loss in babies
A genetic test that establishes vulnerability to hearing loss in babies has been recommended by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
When...
The effects of THC and CBD do not differ between adults and adolescents
Researchers from University College London (UCL) found no difference in the effects of THC and CBD on regular cannabis users of different ages.
The observational...
Discovery of T-cells that protect against bacteraemic pneumonia
A new study by the University of Liverpool reveals how resistance to bacteraemic pneumonia is provided by a unique subset of lung T regulatory...
New digital mental health tech for children recommended by NICE
Four digital mental health technologies have been recommended for use in the NHS by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Children and...
Pregnancy complications can lead to heart disease in later life
Researchers from Lund University have found that the narrowing of the blood vessels in the heart is more common in women previously affected by...
Putting an end to exploitative baby formula milk marketing
In The Lancet 2023 Series on Breastfeeding, researchers review exploitative baby formula milk marketing practices by industry leaders.
Fewer than half of infants globally are breastfed...
Online therapy is effective in treating Tourette’s syndrome and chronic tics
Online behavioural therapy is an effective and safe way to treat children with Tourette’s syndrome or chronic tic disorder, according to new research.
The Online...
A new, highly accurate prostate cancer test has been developed
Researchers have developed a new prostate cancer test, which can detect the disease more accurately than current methods.
Research showed that the prostate cancer test...
23% of lunch meal deals exceed recommended calorie guidelines
Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that 23% of different lunch meal deals exceeded calorie guidelines.
Most supermarkets and high street stores offer...
Poor metabolic health can increase the risk of obesity-related cancer
Research has shown that people with poor metabolic health are at a greater risk of certain forms of cancer, regardless of their body weight.
A...
Buying CBD oil in Germany: All you need to know
Learn everything you need to know about using and purchasing CBD oil in Germany from industry expert, Dr. Hemp Me.
Germany has been one of...
Is being married the secret to lowering blood sugar levels?
People who are married and living with their spouse have a higher likelihood of being healthy in terms of maintaining lower blood sugar levels.
In...
How do gender stereotypes impact developmental language disorder?
Researchers from the cognition and language research group, Grecil, have reviewed the impact of gender stereotypes on children with developmental language disorder.
Developmental language disorder...
Common heartburn drugs could accelerate TB treatment
Researchers have found that over-the-counter heartburn medications could shorten tuberculosis (TB) treatment.
TB typically takes months to treat, using a range of drugs. As a...
Three hours of therapy could resolve phobias in children
Common phobias in children could be resolved in a single three-hour therapy session, compared to several sessions, a study has found.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)...
WHO release new guidelines for leishmaniasis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new operation manual on the control, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of leishmaniasis.
Leishmaniasis is caused by Leishmania parasites,...
New CAR T-cell therapy offers new hope to ovarian cancer patients
CAR T-cell therapy has shown to be effective in mice with ovarian cancer, offering new hope to patients who require effective treatment.
CAR T-cell therapy...
Fertility treatment has no effect on the cardiovascular health of offspring
According to a study led by the University of Bristol, there is no link between fertility treatment and the cardiovascular health of children conceived...