MMR vaccine drive urgently needed to prevent disease outbreaks
Experts have expressed that MMR vaccine uptake needs to increase significantly to avoid life-threatening disease outbreaks.
The MMR vaccine protects individuals from measles, mumps, and...
Exercise may reduce major depression symptoms and help with therapy
Exercising for 30-minutes may reduce symptoms of major depression for at least 75-minutes post-workout and improve therapy.
Major depression is a mood disorder that causes...
Bowel cancer patient care to be improved with novel algorithm
Experts from the University of Portsmouth have utilised Artificial Intelligence and data analytics to improve bowel cancer patient care by predicting their stay in...
Flash glucose monitors now available for type 1 diabetes patients in the UK
The NHS has revealed that cutting-edge flash glucose monitors are now available for all UK patients with Type 1 diabetes, making the life-saving technology...
Blood cancer treatment revolutionised with gene editing technology
A research team from Hokkaido University has utilised gene editing technology to identify new molecular targets for treating aggressive forms of leukaemia in adults.
What...
Lung damage persists long after COVID-19 pneumonia
A new study finds that some people recovering from COVID-19 pneumonia have CT evidence of lung damage persisting for a full year following infection.
The...
UV LED lights effectively kill HIV and COVID-19 in 30 seconds
A University of Toronto Scarborough investigation has found that UV LED lights can destroy HIV and coronaviruses in just 30 seconds.
The team killed both...
How can we reduce the use of antibiotics in food production?
Dr Muhammad Asaduzzaman of the University of Oslo makes the case for the reduction of overused and misused antibiotics in food production to support...
Are mobile devices used in healthcare a source of spreading infections?
Keith Smith of Inner-Vision Technology Ltd examines the economic burden of hospital-acquired infections and how mobile devices help pathogens to spread.
The growing, global burden...
AI-powered breast cancer screening could soon be on the horizon
A Norwegian study suggests that Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be effectively used to perform breast cancer screening, potentially speeding up diagnostics for the disease.
The...
The importance of staying hydrated for heart health
Staying hydrated may be associated with a reduced risk of developing heart failure, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health.
Drinking fluids is...
Can pharmacogenetic testing help patients with treatment-resistant depression?
Pharmacogenetic testing shows promise in improving symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression.
Treatment-resistant depression is depression that has not improved despite treatment. For many individuals,...
Osteoporosis prevention: Why early diagnosis is essential for bone health
With initial diagnosis of osteoporosis often taking place after a breakage has occurred, Health Europa discusses the importance of osteoporosis prevention measures to protect...
Scientists develop synthetic antibiotics to tackle drug-resistant superbugs
Synthetic antibiotics could unlock the capability of killing drug-resistant superbugs and tackling the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis.
A groundbreaking discovery by a team of scientists...
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease tracked with new computational model
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have designed a cutting-edge computational model that analyses symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, potentially a groundbreaking advancement for monitoring the...
Could a nasal spray revolutionise treatment for the delta variant?
A new compound delivered in a nasal spray is highly effective in preventing and treating the Delta variant of Covid in mice.
The study was...
Study finds lack of sleep increases unhealthy abdominal fat
Lack of sleep combined with free access to food increases calorie consumption, leading to fat accumulation, especially in the abdominal area.
A new discovery from...
NHS waiting lists to be tackled with new ‘planned care’ hospital
A new state-of-the-art hospital for ‘planned care’ has opened in Berkshire to reduce NHS waiting lists caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Heatherwood Hospital in...
Transforming our approach to disease prevention through health research
Our Future Health - the UK’s largest ever health research programme - explains how it aims to transform the prevention, detection, and treatment of...
The influence of social media use on well-being in adolescence
Girls and boys could be more vulnerable to the negative effects of social media use at different times during adolescence.
Social media use has dramatically...