Is early social media use linked to depression in adolescents?
A new analysis has found a link between social media use and depression in adolescence and young adulthood and revealed certain factors that may...
Researchers debunk common myths about intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting is becoming increasingly popular to lose weight without counting calories. With its popularity, has come criticism about whether fasting is an effective way...
Could personalised transcranial magnetic stimulation revolutionise depression treatment?
Researchers from the University of Helsinki and Stanford University investigated whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) could transform the way depression is treated, especially in...
Could genes be the answer to personalised sepsis treatment?
Sepsis is a life-threatening infection and affects people in a multitude of ways depending on genetic makeup. A team of researchers has uncovered how...
Understanding the Scope of Healthcare-Associated Infections in 2024
Learn about the escalating challenge of healthcare-associated infections in 2024 and discover the innovative strategies being employed to combat this issue.
Blood test and AI could predict Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is the world’s fastest-growing neurodegenerative disorder and affects up to 10 million people across the globe. This disease has no cure; however,...
Keto diet improves health span and memory in new trial
The keto diet, arguably one of the most popular diets, has scientifically shown that it impacts memory in mice. However, new research from the...
CBD Gummies: A Natural Health Solution in Germany
Over the past few years, CBD has surged in popularity worldwide as a natural dietary supplement, and Germany is no exception to this trend....
Nicotine Pouches: What they are and why young people are using them
Nicotine pouches are rising in popularity, touted as the ideal alternative to smoking or vaping, whilst providing a discreet experience. But are they truly...
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...
New suicide prevention intervention for autistic adults shows promising results in trial
A suicide prevention intervention has been created for autistic adults to identify ways to reduce suicide and self-harm.
The suicide prevention trial by experts at...
Lab-grown ‘mini-guts’ may revolutionise Crohn’s disease treatment
Cambridge scientists have grown ‘mini-guts’ to understand Crohn's disease and better identify personalised treatment options.
Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)....
New blood test may prevent sudden child deaths from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Researchers at University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) have developed a new blood test that could identify children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,...
Glowing dye aids surgeons in eliminating prostate cancer cells
A glowing marker dye that sticks to prostate cancer cells could help surgeons remove them in real life.
Cancer Research UK scientists, based at...
Figures predict that 51% of the population will be overweight or obese by 2035
A global study predicts that more than half of the global population will be living with overweight and obesity by 2035.
The World Obesity Atlas...
Wearable brain scanner provides the clearest picture yet of developing brains
New research has given the clearest picture of young children’s developing brains, using a wearable brain scanner.
University of Nottingham researchers have developed a novel...
Defence Therapeutics’ AccuTOX® study published in the Journal of Translational Medicine
Defence Therapeutics has announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study on the anti-cancer properties of its unconjugated AccuTOX®.
AI cameras could help doctors identify serious infections
Measuring a patient's pulse, breathing, and blood pressure by scanning their face with an AI camera could be the future of infection diagnosis.
Infection...
Advocating for improved health condition detection for autistic people
New research finds a striking imbalance in diagnosis rates for common debilitating health conditions, such as anxiety and depression, in autistic people.
University College London...
New biomarkers to enable personalised flu vaccine schedule
Researchers have developed a method that could enable a personalised flu vaccine schedule for long-lasting immunity.
Influenza affects up to five million people worldwide...