Researchers create revolutionary bladder cancer treatment
Researchers from the University of Rhode Island and The Miriam Hospital have found a potential new bladder cancer treatment.
Researchers have found that a cancer-seeking...
Adults with ADHD may have an elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases
Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases than those who do not have the condition, according to research...
New research can help create new treatments for cystinosis
A new study into the functions of the cystinosin transporter protein may lead to better treatment of the devastating genetic disease cystinosis.
Cystinosis is a...
Empowering people across integrated care systems through digital technology
The Digital Healthcare Council outlines why we need to empower people with digital technology that makes a difference to patients.
In the UK, there is...
Adipose tissue research could help obesity prevention
A new study has revealed the key mechanism behind brown adipose tissue, which could help scientists understand how to prevent and treat obesity.
Global levels...
Daytime eating could improve mental health
A new study has found that daytime eating could improve mental health, reducing the incidence of depression and anxiety-related moods.
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s...
How does air pollution trigger non-small cell lung cancer?
A new mechanism shows very small pollutant particles in the air may cause non-small cell lung cancer in non-smokers.
New research by scientists from Francis...
Antibiotics in infancy may impact adult gut health
New findings show that antibiotics for preterm or low birth weight babies can lead to adverse adult gut health.
Preterm and low birth weight babies...
Investigating the potential link between artificial sweeteners and heart disease
A large study of French adults has found a potential direct association between higher artificial sweetener consumption and increased cardiovascular disease risk.
Researchers have found...
Obesity treatment through nerve stimulation is possible
New research from the University of Bonn has found that stimulation of the vagus nerve strengthens communication between the stomach and the brain, creating...
Stress during pregnancy can affect babies’ emotions
Levels of stress during pregnancy have been linked to negative emotions in babies according to a new study from Northwestern University.
Pregnant women who had...
Using robots during cancer surgery
Dr Yuhang Chen, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the world-leading National Robotarium, explains how a new project that brings together experts from hospitals,...
Climate anxiety is driving climate change action
According to a new study, climate anxiety could be an important trigger for changes to high-carbon lifestyles to encourage more environmentally friendly lifestyles.
Climate anxiety,...
A ground-breaking discovery could eradicate glioblastoma
A new study from Tel Aviv University has effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal form of brain cancer.
The researchers achieved this ground-breaking discovery by...
Robotics can be used to assess children’s mental well-being
A new study suggests that robots could be more useful at assessing children’s mental well-being than parent-reported or self-reported testing.
A team of roboticists, computer...
Understanding the early stages of Alzheimer’s with 3D imaging
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden are using novel 3D imaging technology to better understand the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Using new 3D imaging...
Could genetic testing before pregnancy reduce the risk of serious illness?
Genetic testing before pregnancy could be useful to discover unknown hereditary diseases and possible risks before conception.
The use of genetic testing is commonly used...
Researching the role of gut health for future cystic fibrosis treatment
Experts at the University of Nottingham will research gut health to hopefully tailor future cystic fibrosis treatment.
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition causing sticky...
Simple blood test could diagnose small cell lung cancer
Scientists have potentially discovered a method using a blood test to diagnose and characterise early-stage small cell lung cancer.
Researchers from the University of Manchester...
Lupus Research Alliance awarded $9 million to develop lupus treatments
Three international research teams will receive grants to fund groundbreaking research into new lupus treatments.
Lupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a...
