New cancer drug developed in CU lab
CU Cancer Centre scientists recently demonstrated how a new cancer drug can slow the progression of cancer cells, by inhibiting the oncogene CHD1L, which...
COVID-19 infection may be a cause of male infertility
Novel research has potentially uncovered a shocking long-term symptom of COVID-19, revealing that the disease might cause male infertility.
Firuza Parikh and Rajesh Parikh pioneered...
New treatment for urothelial cancer available on the NHS
Over 800 people with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer will benefit from a new treatment – avelumab.
Urothelial cancer is a type of bladder...
Bowel cancer risk potentially lowered through exercise
Scientists at Newcastle University have identified that bowel cancer risk can be reduced through exercise in a groundbreaking discovery.
The University researchers have demonstrated that...
Cholera pandemic averted by two DNA defence systems
A research team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (SFITL) has discovered the two DNA defence systems responsible for the aversion of...
The future of a healthy Europe conference: addressing health priorities
The future of a healthy Europe conference (CoFoE) commences on the 20th-21st of April, with a focus on addressing health-related initiatives and discussing priorities...
Catalysing a New Golden Age of Antimicrobials
Martin Heidecker, CIO of AMR Action Fund outlines the need for a sustainable ecosystem of research and development for antimicrobials and how the Fund...
Over one million administered the spring COVID-19 booster vaccine by NHS
Over one million people have received a spring COVID-19 booster vaccine in just over two weeks as part of the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme.
The...
WHO outlines the requirements to keep humans and the planet healthy
World Health Day 2022 focuses on bringing global attention to the urgent actions required to keep humans and the planet healthy.
WHO has stressed that...
Specific genes discovered that may be a cause of schizophrenia
Researchers may have discovered a potential cause of schizophrenia, identifying particular genes that may be instrumental in developing the psychiatric disorder.
In the most extensive...
A strengthened regulatory framework to tackle AMR in Europe
Cristina Pricop and Jean-Yves Stenuick discuss the urgent need to shore up the AMR response and increase European cooperation under a ‘One Health’ approach...
$140bn funding could prevent 39 million deaths from non-communicable diseases
Global analysis has revealed that $140 billion will need to be invested to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally, funding that could potentially save 39...
Scientists discover biomarkers to identify subcortical small-vessel disease
A research team from the University of Gothenburg has discovered two biomarkers that will make it possible to identify patients with subcortical small-vessel disease.
How...
Steroid injections provide relief for arthritis patients
A new study finds steroid injections can provide effective pain relief for patients with arthritis in their hip.
Steroid injections are anti-inflammatory medicines that treat...
New WHO data: poor air quality affects 99% of the global population
New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) finds that low air quality affects billions of people and is threatening the population's health.
A record...
Scientists investigate the risk of emergency caesareans on babies
A research team from Flinders University has investigated the risk of emergency caesareans on a baby’s development.
Labour and natural childbirth cause stress on a...
Virtual reality therapy breakthrough may solve the mental health crisis
A University of Oxford research team has pioneered groundbreaking virtual reality therapy to help patients with psychological disorders.
In the most extensive clinical trial to...
Shielding during Covid led to a rise in depressive symptoms in over 50s
Research shows that older people who were shielding during Covid were almost twice as likely to experience depressive symptoms.
During the Covid pandemic, older and...
Detecting early signs of Type 2 diabetes with Artificial Intelligence
Researchers have developed an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that expertly identifies early signs of Type 2 diabetes.
Innovated by a team of researchers at...
Scientists assess men’s reluctance to seek mental health treatment
A research team from the University of Gothenburg has investigated male reluctance to receive mental health treatment.
Why are men hesitant to obtain mental health...