Antidepressant drugs may not improve long-term quality of life
A new study has revealed that antidepressant drugs may not be an effective long-term solution for people with depression disorder, identifying that they may...
Is a brisk walking pace the answer to slowing biological ageing?
New data from more than 400,000 UK adults reveals a clear link between walking pace and a genetic marker of biological ageing.
Researchers from the...
Scientists discover new acute myeloid leukaemia treatment targets
In a groundbreaking discovery, UK researchers have identified new mechanisms that are instrumental in acute myeloid leukaemia, potentially opening the door to new strategies...
Bacteria in urine linked to aggressive prostate cancer
University of East Anglia researchers’ latest discovery outlines how some bacteria in urine can lead to aggressive prostate cancer.
The causes of prostate cancer are...
Mediterranean diet may prevent preeclampsia during pregnancy
A new US study has discovered that following a Mediterranean diet whilst pregnant can reduce the risk of preeclampsia, potentially illustrating how dietary interventions...
Fitness bands reveal physiological responses to the COVID-19 vaccine
Researchers from Scripps Research finds data from fitness bands and other wearable devices can track physiological response to the COVID-19 vaccination.
The research team analysed...
NHS lung cancer screening trucks provide early diagnosis for hundreds of people
The NHS has revealed that hundreds of people have received a potentially life-saving early diagnosis for lung cancer thanks to its mobile lung cancer...
Improving rare disease treatment and care
With no cure available for the majority of rare diseases, HEQ spoke to Dr David A. Pearce from the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium...
Exciting development reduces chronic inflammation
Researchers successfully mitigate chronic inflammation in mice using customised "mini-antibodies", a discovery that could transform future treatments.
A discovery by a team of researchers at...
Digital solutions to enhance the delivery of care
From chatbots combatting vaccine hesitancy to crowd-sourced data informing immunisation services, Health Europa spoke to Moz Siddiqui, head of Strategic Innovation and Partnerships at...
Researchers identify promising drugs for Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever
New research has identified key signalling pathways that, when blocked by existing drug candidates, limit the reproduction of the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus.
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic...
Recreational cannabis access reduces prescription drug use in the US
A new study in the US has revealed that legalising recreational cannabis has significantly reduced the use of prescription medications.
Performed by a team of...
Womb cancer risk almost doubled for women with excess weight
New research from the University of Bristol suggests that lifelong excess weight almost doubles the risk of developing womb cancer.
The University of Bristol study,...
Removing endometriosis lesions with nanotechnology
Scientists from the Oregon State University have developed new nanotechnology to locate and remove endometriosis lesions.
The new animal-model study, published in the journal Small,...
Could you be eligible for a new smartwatch for Parkinson’s disease?
A new smartwatch for Parkinson’s disease will allow doctors to remotely assess their patient's condition in a revolutionary development from the NHS.
In a new...
CAST-R automated technology identifies optimal antibiotics for blood infections
Scientists in China have developed an automated system that expertly pinpoints the best antibiotics for treating blood infections, a potentially life-saving innovation that will...
A third of GP Doctors intend to quit within five years
A research study conducted by the University of Manchester has revealed that approximately 33% of GP Doctors intend to quit direct patient care within...
Improving the survival rate for bladder cancer with nintedanib
New research discovered that adding nintedanib, a targeted cancer growth inhibitor, to chemotherapy could improve the survival rate for bladder cancer.
Nintedanib is a targeted...
Scientists investigate the impact of stress on mitochondria
A research team from Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) has linked the impact of stress on mitochondria and neurodegenerative diseases.
How was this link made between...
Increased cases of pneumoconiosis linked to silica exposure
A research team from the University of Illinois Chicago has linked silica exposure to recent high rates of severe cases of pneumoconiosis in coal...