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Study warns that disinfectant in hospitals need to be regulated

Study warns that disinfectant in hospitals need to be regulated

Published in Nature Microbiology, research suggests that the use of disinfectant in hospitals to clean and control infections should be regulated as resistance may...
The guide to tackling common zoonotic diseases

The guide to tackling common zoonotic diseases

What do you know about common zoonotic diseases? Such diseases continue to be a threat to global health, but FAO, OIE and WHO may...
What’s the link between Alzheimer’s disease and head injuries?

What’s the link between Alzheimer’s disease and head injuries?

According to the researchers at University of Eastern Finland, individuals with Alzheimer’s disease have a higher risk of experiencing head injuries. Published in Journal of...
Cancer screening device: detecting cancer from breath

Cancer screening device: detecting cancer from breath

Detecting cancer from breath doesn’t sound possible right? Well, SniffPhone is the new cancer screening device that enables early diagnosis of gastric cancer by...
Beware of toxic chemicals: shisha effects explained

Beware of toxic chemicals: shisha effects explained

Do you know anything about shisha effects? Well, now published in the journal Circulation, researchers have discovered smokers are inhaling toxic chemicals that may...
Let’s talk cognitive evolution, tool development and social complexity

Let’s talk cognitive evolution, tool development and social complexity

Researchers have discovered proof that parallel development between cognitive evolution, tool development, and social complexity exists. A study analysed the selective attention processes that determine...
Pioneering new medical cannabis clinic opens in UK

Pioneering new medical cannabis clinic opens in UK

UK’s first specialist medical cannabis clinic opened in Manchester - could this be the vital step forward to tackle chronic and debilitating conditions? 9 March...
The eccentric marvels of biology: using tweezers to study FUS droplets

The eccentric marvels of biology: using tweezers to study FUS droplets

Did you know we can use laser ‘tweezers’ to study FUS droplets? Well, according to the University at Buffalo, USA, studying this protein can...
Explore International Women’s Day, with Ursula Muehle

Explore International Women’s Day, with EIT Health’s Ursula Mühle

Introducing Ursula Mühle, Director of Education for EIT Health, who talks barriers, challenges and the gender question, and delves into how International Women’s Day...
The digital revolution of biobanks: what role is precision medicine playing?

The digital revolution of biobanks: what role is precision medicine playing?

Precision medicine is forcing modern biobanks to shift their focus from sample-driven to data-driven strategies, the IARC’s Zisis Kozlakidis tells Health Europa. 20 years ago,...
A good life longer: Bee Concepts’ vision for the ageing population

A good life longer: Bee Concepts’ vision for the ageing population

Bee Concepts CEO and founder Knut Ruud explains how the company’s innovative solutions are facilitating healthy, active lifestyles for the ageing population. Today, we live...
What do you know about the therapeutic benefits of Cannabis oil?

What do you know about the therapeutic benefits of Cannabis oil?

Does cannabis oil affect gut inflammation? Can it be used to treat autism spectrum disorder? Discover more as we explore the dynamic world of...
Let’s talk winter reports, NHS staff performance and the NHS Long-Term Plan

Let’s talk winter reports, NHS staff performance and the NHS Long-Term Plan

Director of Policy at the NHS Confederation, Nick Ville, provides an update regarding the impact of winter on NHS staff performance and how crucial...
E-Cigarettes are raising concerns for the health of the public

E-Cigarettes are raising concerns for the health of the public

Presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session, research shows using e-cigarettes significantly increases chances of heart attack, coronary artery disease...
WHO triple billion target updates: unveiling new health reforms

WHO triple billion target updates: unveiling new health reforms

Working on improving universal health coverage and healthier populations, the WHO triple billion target will undergo a wide range of reforms – but can...
Learn about the breakthrough chronic lung disease discovery

Learn about the breakthrough chronic lung disease discovery

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland, have discovered a novel experimental treatment for chronic lung disease with the potential to improve lives. For people...
Health+Care: the evolution of digital healthcare

Health+Care: the evolution of digital healthcare

CloserStill Media are delighted to announce a new era for Health+Care that will crystallise the education and innovation offering for delegates in the world...
Beating Childhood Cancer: minimising deaths and late effects

Beating Childhood Cancer: minimising deaths and late effects

SIOP Europe and CCI Europe have the ambitious goal of beating childhood cancer, with the aim of curing more and curing better – towards...
European Elections: are disability rights being violated?

European Elections: are disability rights being violated?

The 2019 European Elections are imminent, but did you know that thousands of Europeans will not be able to vote because of their disability?...
Hypnosis therapy may be the new Irritable Bowel Syndrome treatment

Hypnosis therapy may be the new Irritable Bowel Syndrome treatment

According to MedUni Vienna, hypnosis therapy is still one of the most effective Irritable Bowel Syndrome treatment methods and can also alleviate symptoms. Individuals who...

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