Denmark hosts WHO’s global dialogue on noncommunicable diseases
Denmark co-hosts the WHO Global Dialogue on partnerships for sustainable financing of noncommunicable diseases prevention and control.
Globally, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 40...
Diagnosing growth hormone deficiency with a newly developed gene test
A new test has been developed by the University of Manchester, UK, and NHS scientists which could revolutionise the way children with growth hormone...
Do antiepileptic drugs increase risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia?
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) has found an association between the use...
Animal health for the benefit of all
Roxane Feller, the secretary general of AnimalhealthEurope, provides an overview of the important role of the animal health industry in animal welfare, food safety,...
MHE pushes to make mental health services universal
Mental Health Europe (MHE) has called for parity of esteem between physical and mental health, with the aim of making mental health services truly...
Commission protects workers against cancer-causing chemicals
The European Commission is taking another vital step in the protection of workers in the European Union from cancer-causing chemicals and other health problems.
The...
Leading experts raise awareness for World Health Day 2018
For World Health Day 2018, experts from political and technological backgrounds are helping to promote a healthier lifestyle, as well as creating a greater...
New blood test predicts onset of tuberculosis up to two years in advance
Newly published research has revealed that a new blood test can more accurately predict the development of tuberculosis (TB) up to two years before...
New treatment for tuberous sclerosis complex approved
In a world first, a new drug to treat the rare skin condition tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) has been developed by scientists at Osaka...
Medical Cannabis Bike Tour funds glioblastoma clinical trial
Tim Lay and Dr Jonathan Newman explain how a European bike tour is boosting research, challenging assumptions and winning support in the journey towards...
New system helps early prostate cancer detection
Researchers at Universitat Politècnica de València and the Universidad de Granada, Spain, are developing a new system which will help the early diagnosis of...
Exeter Uni researching new treatments for bipolar disorder
Experts from the University of Exeter, UK, are currently working on new treatments for bipolar disorder and researching the psychological processes that might contribute...
Cell discovery could help with research on genetic diseases
Research into cell discovery and genetics carried out by the University of Kent, UK, has discovered the first information on an organelle that is...
Advanced care paramedics to be allowed to write prescriptions
Under new UK laws, advanced care paramedics will be allowed to prescribe medicines to patients who do not require hospital treatment.
According to recent statistics,...
NHS England introduces rapid diagnostic and assessment centres
The rapid diagnostic and assessment centres are being introduced across England with the aim of catching cancer earlier and preventing patients from being referred...
NHS England: ‘We’ve not got enough beds or staff’
Health bosses at NHS England say that there are not enough beds or staff ahead of the new financial year next week. Chief executives...
Andriukaitis: big data is shaping health policy in Europe
European Commissioner for Health Vytenis Andriukaitis has explained how big data is shaping health policy in Europe.
Andriukaitis was speaking at this week’s European Alliance...
UK man diagnosed with antibiotic-resistant super-gonorrhoea infection
A UK man has been diagnosed with the worst-ever case of an antibiotic-resistant super-gonorrhoea infection, which cannot be cured with first choice treatments.
The unidentified...
New non-hormonal contraceptive to be developed
Researchers in Sweden have developed a non-hormonal contraceptive for women with no side effects. The contraceptive is one promising use for a new technique...
Air pollution responsible for up to 38% of annual childhood asthma in UK
A new study from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Spain, has found that up to 38% of the number of annual childhood...