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Food fraud: are obesogens preventing weight loss?
Although excessive consumption of unhealthy food is the common cause of obesity, scientists are exploring the role chemicals play in obesity, specifically obesogens.
More than...
The world of microbiomes is about to get much better
The newly European-funded project MicrobiomeSupport held its kick-off meeting, with the goal of enhancing research regarding microbiomes.
The meeting held on 28 November 2018 in...
Securing patient data: the new critical national infrastructure?
David Higgins, from CyberArk, discusses the rise of hacking, how the health industry may be at risk and more importantly, how patient data could...
Has a new solution to battle the NHS waiting room mayhem been found?
Dealing with 1 million patients every 36 hours comes at a cost, but could using something as simple as telephone communication prevent the NHS...
Excessive alcohol consumption: ready for the holiday hangover?
According to University of Michigan, USA, parents are not prepared for 'parenting hangovers' this holiday season – is it time to reduce excessive alcohol...
Organically farmed food has greater climate impact than farmed food
Researchers have found that organically farmed food has a bigger climate impact than conventionally farmed food, due to the greater areas of land required.
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Overcrowded hospitals becoming increasingly common before Christmas
According to the BBC, England is experiencing overcrowded hospitals with eight accident and emergency units having had to turn away patients arriving in ambulances.
The...
EIT Health focusing on digital biomarkers and mental & brain health
EIT Health aims to create new business ventures addressing the way in which mental and brain health is managed and the use of digital...
It’s time the world hears more about Universal Health Coverage
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is the much needed movement whereby all individuals and communities receive health services without suffering financial hardship.
Today, 12 December 2018,...
Cardiovascular disease risk factors: dangers of living near oil and gas wells
According to Colorado School of Public Health, USA, living near oil and gas wells indicates an increase in the occurrence of cardiovascular disease risk...
Inaccuracy in electronic prescribing is warned
Researchers caution warning when using electronic prescribing, as errors are likely to occur in medical record systems.
Electronic prescribing is becoming increasingly common across the...
Women who need acute cardiac care wait longer than men to get help
Research shows women wait longer than men to get help, so are urged to call an ambulance immediately if they require acute cardiac care.
There...
Subthreshold bipolar disorder: lives are about to change
The lives of millions of bipolar sufferers are about to change forever as breakthrough treatment for type 2 and subthreshold bipolar disorder was announced.
The...
Opioid-related social isolation could be solved by activating parts of the brain
Opioid-related social isolation is one of the most challenging aspects of the US opioid crisis, however researchers may have cracked the code to help...
Study reveals how aid communication is perceived in African countries
Aid recipients call for more dignity and diversity in aid communication from international NGOs (INGOs) and development organisations.
Participants from six Sub-Saharan African countries spoke...
Sexual functioning and frequency improved by cardiac rehabilitation
According to Canadian Journal of Cardiology, exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation leads to better sexual functioning for patients with cardiovascular disease.
Although further investigation is needed to...
£10.5 million (~€11.8 million) funding provided to those affected by alcohol
Public Health England (PHE) has awarded £10.5 million funding to local projects to help improve the lives of adults and children affected by alcohol.
The...
Toxic flame retardants in car seats ignite concerns about children’s health
Study has found toxic flame retardants in newly manufactured children's car seats, sparking concerns about children's health.
According to a new study conducted by Indiana...
EU drug packaging deadline may be missed in event of a no-deal Brexit
Many EU and US pharma companies are unaware that if a no-deal Brexit is reached, they will need to meet a crucial EU drug...
The retinal response to artificial illumination and screen time
Scientists uncover how certain retinal cells respond to artificial illumination - discovering screen time exposure results in sleep disruption.
For many individuals, the amount of...
