Attacking this major gene could prevent Alzheimer’s
The ApoE4 gene has been recognised as a major risk factor for Alzheimer’s; now, a new study has shown that targeting this gene would...
Women with breast cancer have higher risk of chronic diseases
New research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) has found that women receiving hormonal therapy for breast cancer are at greater risk of...
Bariatric surgery prolongs life more than a lifestyle change
A new study has found that obese patients who had bariatric surgery had a lower rate of death compared to those who had opted...
What is CBT for insomnia?
How can cognitive behavioural therapy help people with insomnia get a better night’s sleep? Dr Lucy Maddox, senior clinical advisor at the British Association...
Surfers at greater risk of having antibiotic-resistant bacteria
New research conducted by the University of Exeter, UK, has uncovered that regular surfers are three times more likely to have antibiotic-resistant E. coli...
Gap widens on UK mental health funding
The spending gap for NHS mental health providers and NHS acute hospitals widened slightly last year, a new report from The King’s Fund says.
Analysis...
How might maths be used to fight cancer?
A study from the University of Waterloo, Canada, has found that using applied mathematics can be a useful tool to help predict the evolution...
Is anxiety a warning sign of Alzheimer’s?
A new study out of Boston, US, has found that as well as conditions like depression, anxiety-based symptoms could be a sign of the...
‘Western diet’ makes body’s defences more aggressive
Research from the University of Bonn, Germany, has found that high fat and sugar diets can make the immune system react like it’s fighting...
Component of turmeric may help Alzheimer’s drug testing
New research from the Salk Institute in California, US, has found key components within the popular curry spice turmeric which may be a vital...
Breast cancer survival rate is no different with BRCA gene
A new study of over 2,000 women suggests that young women being treated for breast cancer who don’t have the BRCA gene mutation have...
Health bosses say NHS cannot deliver required standards of care
Increased cases of so-called ‘Aussie’ flu have put an immense strain on hospital staff, and the NHS budget is making it hard to provide...
Hormone replacement therapy may stop depression during menopause
A new study suggests that using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help manage the depressive symptoms that exist in women going through the menopause.
The...
Could a new drug improve HIV treatment?
A new HIV treatment could reduce medication intake from a daily routine to a much less strenuous weekly basis, according to new research.
37 million...
Prepare yourself with the citizenAID™ app
In the aftermath of a terror attack, swift action by the public can save lives. citizenAID™’s Timothy J Hodgetts tells Health Europa Quarterly how.
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A lesson on lipoedema
Sharie Fetzer, the chair of Lipoedema UK, tells Health Europa Quarterly about the charity’s efforts to raise awareness and boost diagnosis of the little-known...
Lobbying for lymphology
Health Europa Quarterly discusses the role of the European Society of Lymphology in advancing care for patients suffering from lymphoedema and the technology aiding...
Managing lymphoedema
Anna Kennedy, a board trustee of the International Lymphoedema Framework, reflects on improving the management of lymphoedema worldwide.
The International Lymphoedema Framework (ILF) aims to...
US-based health group investment to benefit Europe
US-based digital health group StartUp Health has received a €16m investment to help improve health innovation hubs throughout Europe.
StartUp Health supports digital health companies...
Flu-like virus being used to fight incurable brain cancer
UK scientists are optimistic that using a common flu-like virus is the next best treatment to help tackle incurable brain cancer.
According to recent studies,...
