Does smoking cigarettes lead to the development of lung cancer?
A new study looks at why many people smoking cigarettes do not develop lung cancer despite it being the main cause of the disease.
A...
Psilocybin treatment offers effective alternative for patients with depression
Novel research has signified the exciting potential of employing psychedelics to treat depression, finding that psilocybin treatment can help alleviate the impacts of the...
Common industrial chemicals put middle-aged women at risk of diabetes
Scientists from the University of Michigan discovered that exposure to widely used ‘forever chemicals’ increases the risk of diabetes in middle-aged women.
This study, recently...
Over 50% of the population is affected by a headache disorder
A new study reveals the growing burden of headache disorders, with evidence suggesting that 52% of the global population is affected.
Headache disorders are one...
Scientists use smart sensors to assess vaccine safety accurately
Researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) have utilised smart sensors to evaluate vaccine safety for the first time ever, an innovation that looks to...
Epigenetic treatments to revolutionise chemotherapy
A research team from the CNRS at the Paris Michel-Ange Delegation has determined that the introduction of epigenetic treatments could increase the success rate...
Large granular lymphocyte leukaemia: How research improves treatment
A research team from the University of Helsinki has demonstrated that the immune system attacks itself in a rare type of blood cancer, large...
The link between certain personality traits and mild cognitive impairment
People who are organised with high levels of self-discipline appear to be less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment as they age, a new...
Scientists identify a range of new bladder cancer treatments
A study performed at MedUni Vienna has discovered hundreds of new potential bladder cancer treatments, with one commonly used drug demonstrating effectiveness against two...
COVID-19 pandemic led to increased levels of depression and loneliness
A new report on social isolation has discovered that depression and loneliness levels increased among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The link between poorer...
Scientists reveal link between allergies and risk of hypertension
A research team from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) has demonstrated a link between adults with a history of allergies and an increased...
Huge disparities in access to fertility preservation treatment in the UK
An extensive UK study has revealed that people needing fertility preservation treatment on the NHS face a 'postcode lottery' to receive the therapy.
Fertility preservation...
Lower risk of diabetes with healthy plant-based diets
A new study finds that following healthy plant-based diets can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in generally healthy individuals.
Plant-based diets emphasise...
How autoimmune diseases respond to immunotherapy for cancer
Scientists from the American Association for Cancer Research has investigated the response of autoimmune diseases to immunotherapy for cancer.
Immunotherapy for cancer: What is the...
Novel antiviral treatment for COVID-19 administered to high-risk patients
The NHS is administering a novel antiviral treatment for COVID-19 to patients who are most at risk, which improves symptoms within hours.
Thousands of patients...
Maintaining levels of hand hygiene compliance post-pandemic
As the threat of COVID-19 becomes less heavily felt, how can levels of hand hygiene compliance be maintained? Health Europa put the question to Linda...
Making symptoms of menopause manageable
Awareness and education around symptoms of menopause are paramount for ensuring patients receive accurate diagnosis and treatment. HEQ spoke to Dr Haitham Hamoda, consultant...
Insomnia increases the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events
Insomnia elevates an individual’s chances of suffering major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), a new study has found.
Data shows that around 50% of heart disease...
Transforming liver disease treatment with kisspeptin
Researchers have discovered that kisspeptin has therapeutic effects on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in a mouse study.
The research team have made a potentially transformative...
Progress being made on AMR, but marketplace reforms needed
AMR Industry Alliance discusses the findings from their latest progress report, which pays heed to the importance of a global, multi-stakeholder approach to tackle...