Promising tablet containing CBD reduces pain after shoulder surgery
A new study finds that an oral tablet containing cannabidiol (CBD) effectively reduces pain after shoulder surgery with no safety concerns.
Researchers from the Department...
World’s first tool for accurately identifying early signs of autism
In a groundbreaking step toward enhancing treatment and care for the condition, researchers have developed the world's first accurate screening tool for locating early...
Nanobodies may stop infection from a range of COVID-19 variants
Two studies performed by a team of researchers from the Karolinska Institutet has identified that nanobodies from an alpaca may be effective at neutralising...
Pregnant women to be offered preterm pre-eclampsia test
Midwives can now offer one of four blood tests to help diagnose suspected preterm pre-eclampsia, a potentially serious condition.
The independent National Institute for Health...
Can consuming artificial sweeteners increase cancer risk?
A new study discovers that some artificial sweeteners are associated with increased cancer risk.
Artificial sweeteners are low-calorie or calorie-free chemical substances used as an...
Strengthening Europe’s defences against antimicrobial resistance
With a particular focus on tackling antimicrobial resistance this year, we speak to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control about how it...
New antibody test for MS provides results in just 20 minutes
A team of researchers from the Mayo Clinic has developed a cutting-edge antibody test for multiple sclerosis (MS) that achieves accurate results in around...
£127m investment into maternity services for patients and families
NHS England has announced a £127 million funding boost for maternity services that will help ensure safer and more personalised care for women.
At the...
IgA antibodies may protect unvaccinated people from COVID-19 infection
A new investigation has revealed that IgA antibodies may prevent some individuals who are unvaccinated from contracting COVID-19.
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have...
IVF clinics: how money-back guarantees achieve better results
IVF clinics offering money-back guarantees for services achieve a higher live-birth success rate with less aggressive treatments than clinics without this offer.
Shan Yu, an...
Groundbreaking treatment for COPD, asthma, and cystic fibrosis
Scientists have developed a revolutionary new treatment for COPD, asthma, and cystic fibrosis that mitigates the potentially deadly symptoms of the conditions.
The novel drug,...
Popular nausea medications linked to increased stroke risk
Nausea medications known as antidopaminergic antiemetics (ADAs) are associated with an increased risk of ischaemic stroke.
The new study published by The BMJ found that...
Cognitive impairment cases have more than doubled over the last decade
A novel study performed in the UK has shockingly revealed that the number of older adults experiencing cognitive impairment has more than doubled in...
How skin tone affects the accuracy is smartwatch heart rate data?
A systematic review specifically explored how skin tone may affect the accuracy of smartwatch heart rate data.
How accurate is the smartwatch's heart rate, fitness...
Understanding how the brain reacts to alcohol withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal causes a range of symptoms and scientists are now investigating how the brain reacts to abstinence.
Alcohol withdrawal causes a wide range of...
How consuming sugar excessively promotes inflammatory processes
Excessive sugar consumption can promote inflammatory processes in the body and lead to the development of autoimmune diseases.
Individuals consuming sugar and other carbohydrates in...
Male contraceptive pill could be on the market soon
Scientists have potentially achieved a significant milestone towards developing a male contraceptive pill, a major advancement for birth control for men.
Pioneered by researchers at...
New discovery could make cancer vaccines a reality
Scientists have developed a pipeline and ‘plug-and-play’ technology that has the potential to generate cancer vaccines for clinical use.
The innovative pipeline development can be...
Signs of a heart attack predicted with AI technology
In a potentially groundbreaking advancement for heart health, a research team has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that can predict early signs of...
Study examines the effectiveness of remdesivir in a pill form for COVID-19
Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are testing remdesivir in a pill form to understand how effective it is for...