Reducing infection transmission in healthcare through enhanced ventilation
Christian Hendriksen, Co-founder and CEO of Rensair makes the case for improved ventilation in healthcare settings to mitigate the risk of infection transmission.
The gargantuan...
Study suggests symptoms of long Covid is linked to effects on vagus nerve
New research suggests that many symptoms of long Covid could be linked to the effect of the virus on the vagus nerve.
Long Covid is...
Clarity needed over what constitutes as a ‘mental health problem’
A systematic review uncovered various models used to understand mental health problems with implications for how people are assessed and supported.
A new review by...
Sleep-disordered breathing in pregnancy and post-delivery metabolic syndrome
New research indicates that sleep-disordered breathing during and after pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome.
A research team from UPMC Magee-Women's...
Study finds potential early sign of perimenopause
A new study found that the potential use of the IgG glycome composition could act as an early sign of perimenopause.
Perimenopause is the stage...
Changes to the amygdala may cause anxiety in people with autism
In a groundbreaking study, experts have discovered that alterations to the amygdala may influence the development of anxiety in autistic people.
Researchers from the UC...
Researchers design a blood clotting test using a smartphone
Researchers from the University of Washington have developed a blood clotting test using a single drop of blood and a smartphone vibration motor and...
Liver cirrhosis: Highest mortality rate of all chronic diseases
Liver cirrhosis, a disease in which tissue in the liver becomes dysfunctional and scarred, is the final stage of most chronic liver diseases and...
Vaccines reduce the rate of hospitalisations from Omicron symptoms
A new study from the US has revealed that vaccinated individuals are less likely to require critical care for Omicron symptoms compared to unvaccinated...
Does calorie restriction extend human health?
A new trial showcases the health benefits of moderate calorie restriction in humans and identifies a key protein that could extend health.
Research has shown...
Eliminating airborne infection with TECHNILAMP* UVC light
With over 25 years of experience in emerging markets, Guvtec discuss how TECHNILAMP* UVC light technology minimises the risk of infection transmission indoors.
Aerosol transmission...
The power of a plant-based diet
HEQ speaks to Dr Sean Owens from Plant-Based Doctors Ireland about why a plant-based diet and nutrition should be considered a key component in...
The importance of educational attainment in cognitive health
The deteriorative effects of cardiovascular risk factors on late-life cognitive health are strong in individuals with lower education levels.
The number of people suffering from...
Inhaled vaccine for COVID-19 protects against variants of concern
In a groundbreaking development toward curbing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, scientists have developed an innovative inhaled vaccine for COVID-19 that offers robust disease protection.
Pioneered...
Over 30% of older adults develop new condition after COVID infection
Research from the US has illuminated that over 30% of adults with a COVID infection in 2020 went on to develop at least one...
Link found between child poverty and mental health disorders in adulthood
A new study showed an association between child poverty and a heightened propensity to develop externalising disorders during adolescence and early adulthood.
According to psychiatrists,...
Problematic, widespread levels of the public feeling lonely in many countries
New analysis has found that people feeling lonely is at a problematic, widespread level in many countries.
Feeling lonely is a personal, subjective experience and...
CPAP machines may not work for elderly sleep apnoea patients
US researchers have discovered that CPAP machines may not be effective for older adults with sleep apnoea, suggesting other treatment options should be considered.
A...
How health apps could support older adults with their health
Health apps can track everything from exercise and calories to blood pressure and blood sugar, but why don’t older adults utilise them to stay...
Weight gain in pregnancy may be linked to growth patterns in daughters
Rapid weight gain in pregnancy may play a key role in the development of excess fat tissue in female children and adolescents.
Nutritional science researchers...