Miiskin skincare app now open to dermatology research in Europe
Miiskin has revealed that it is providing free access to its skincare app for academic researchers in the UK and Europe to enhance digital...
Major benefits for MS patients following a ketogenic diet plan
A new study illuminated the link between significant improvements in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and a ketogenic diet plan.
A team of researchers from...
Lower number of cancer research projects funded during the pandemic
The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) found that fewer new cancer research projects were funded during the Covid pandemic.
Cancer research projects are vital for...
How the formula milk industry exploits parents and pregnant women
A new report has found that more than half of parents and pregnant women are exposed to exploitative formula milk marketing.
More than half of...
COVID vaccine side effects are mild and short-lasting
Pioneering research has unveiled that COVID vaccine side effects are predominantly mild and start to decline rapidly one day following vaccination.
An extensive study in...
Revolutionising prostate cancer screening with a risk algorithm
The accuracy of prostate cancer screening could improve significantly by calculating a person’s risk of developing the disease by using results from two blood...
Bringing women’s health out of the shadows
Irene Oldfather, Director of Strategy and Engagement at The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) outlines some of the challenges associated with...
Is liquid fructose intake a risk factor for fatty liver disease?
A new study has illustrated the impact of drinks with liquid fructose and a high-fat diet on short-term fatty liver disease prevalence.
Research carried out...
Health outcomes are worse in areas with high racial discrimination
Health outcomes and mortality are significantly worse for people living in communities with higher levels of racial discrimination, a new US study suggests.
A study...
Record number of young people receiving eating disorder treatment
The latest figures from the NHS have uncovered that more young people than ever before are receiving a form of eating disorder treatment.
Eating disorders...
Scientists uncover how COVID-19 causes MIS in children
An international team of researchers has identified a new mechanism behind multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) that potentially reveals why the condition occurs...
A new single test can identify over 50 genetic diseases
A team of researchers have developed a new DNA test that can identify a range of neurological and neuromuscular genetic diseases quicker and accurately.
Researchers...
Eating disorders linked to higher levels of mental illnesses
Research from the University of Bristol analysed the relationship between previous reports of eating disorders and self-harm before the pandemic and mental health problems...
Combinatorial glioblastoma treatment destroys incurable brain tumour
Novel research has devised an innovative glioblastoma treatment, finding that combining two existing therapies can eliminate fatal brain tumours.
The endeavour, led by researchers at...
Eradicating dehydration with Aquarate’s revolutionary monitoring technology
Dehydration in older adults, though easily avoidable, can have detrimental effects on health and wellbeing. Aquarate explains how its fluid monitoring smart cup can...
The link between oral contraceptives and ovarian cancer mortality rates
Death rates from ovarian cancer are predicted to fall in 2022 in the UK and EU countries and the growing use of oral contraceptives...
The impact of nocturnal teeth grinding on temporomandibular joints
A new study focuses on whether nocturnal teeth grinding and jaw clenching causes the development of temporomandibular joint disorders.
A study conducted by the University...
Creating an optimal cold chain storage environment
B Medical Systems details the importance of optimal cold chain storage solutions in order to preserve the integrity of cells and other complex samples.
In...
The world’s first immunisation for RSV in children is highly effective
New research suggests that the medication nirsevimab can be effectively employed to prevent RSV in children, demonstrating a 74.5% efficacy against the virus.
In an...
COVID-19 restrictions reduced dengue fever cases by 750,000 in 2020
A new study shows that COVID-19 restrictions significantly reduced cases of dengue fever globally in 2020.
Dengue fever is a viral infection spread by mosquitos...