Discovery of key protein in malaria parasite leads to novel treatment opportunity
A team has discovered a protein that plays a key biological role in a malaria parasite; this finding could lead to novel treatment options.
The...
Research reveals a link between depression and Alzheimer’s disease
A novel study has identified common genetic factors that are present in both depression and Alzheimer's disease.
Previous research employing epidemiological data has inferred an...
The positive impact of Transport for London’s unhealthy food advertising restrictions
The Transport for London’s unhealthy food advertising policy is estimated to have contributed to a 1,000 calorie decrease in energy from unhealthy food in...
Scientists discover new lysin that can eradicate multidrug-resistant bacteria
An international team of researchers have identified an exciting new phage lysin that has demonstrated effectiveness at killing multidrug-resistant bacteria, a potentially groundbreaking step...
Insomnia treatment for women with night sweats found to be safe
A study indicates that suvorexant, an insomnia treatment, could provide a novel therapeutic option for peri- and postmenopausal women.
Hot flashes and night sweats are...
Rediair air filtration system: Clean air on demand
Air filtration systems are increasingly recognised as a valuable method of infection control, GAMA Healthcare outlines the benefits of its adaptable Rediair system.
Environmental decontamination...
Scientists identify effective treatment for vascular dementia memory loss
A team of US researchers has potentially identified a promising method for mitigating vascular dementia memory loss, a primary symptom of the disease.
Scientists from...
Is weight gain inevitable for middle-aged men?
A new study finds middle-aged men see weight gain as an inevitable consequence of family and career responsibilities.
Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University discovered that...
Creating universal blood type organs for transplants
Researchers have proved it is possible to create universal blood type organs, decreasing mortality for patients on the waitlist.
The study, performed at the Latner...
Risk of mental illnesses increased after COVID-19 infection
Novel research suggests that people who contract a COVID-19 infection are at an elevated risk of developing a range of mental illnesses.
The study, published...
Scientists develop material that makes any surface antibacterial/antiviral
In a groundbreaking infection control innovation, a team of Korean scientists have created a novel material that provides antibacterial/antiviral properties to any object it...
Saphnelo approved in the EU for treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus
Saphnelo is a first-in-class type I interferon receptor antibody for patients with moderate to serve systemic lupus erythematosus.
Saphnelo (anifrolumab), licensed by AstraZeneca, has been...
Worldwide disparities in treatment rates for major depressive disorder
Meta-analysis suggests the need for scaling up treatment for major depressive disorder in some low and lower-middle-income countries.
Major depressive disorder causes persistent feelings of...
Around 40% of US women have good cardiovascular health before pregnancy
New research has found that around 40% of women in the US who gave birth in 2019 had good cardiovascular health before their pregnancy.
Excess...
Female pattern hair loss experienced by 50% of postmenopausal women
A new study has revealed that over half of postmenopausal women will experience female pattern hair loss, providing new insights into what triggers the...
Undiagnosed autism in people could link to suicide
A new study has revealed that a significant number of people who died by suicide were likely to have undiagnosed autism.
A team of researchers,...
Psychedelic therapy effectively treats major depression for up to 12 months
Novel research suggests that implementing psychedelic therapy can significantly help to alleviate the symptoms of major depressive disorder.
Earlier studies performed by researchers from John...
COVID taste loss study reveals unprecedented insights into the disease
A team of researchers has performed the most extensive investigation to date into the prevalence of COVID taste loss.
Reports of COVID taste loss have...
Sjöberg Prize awarded for cause of prostate cancer discovery
Arul Chinnaiyan has been awarded the illustrious Sjöberg Prize for his groundbreaking discovery about the cause of prostate cancer.
The cause of prostate cancer had...
New model could predict treatment response in gastric cancer
The use of genomic sequencing could predict the likelihood that patients with gastric cancer will benefit from chemotherapy or immunotherapy.
Gastric cancer (also known as...