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Study reveals the risk factors associated with developing long Covid

Being vaccinated against Covid halves people's risk of developing long Covid, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

23 Mar 2023

£1.3 million awarded to develop a new "point of care testing" kit for detecting Alzheimer's biomarkers

Scientists from Swansea University 's Institute for Innovative Materials, Processing and Numerical Technologies (IMPACT) and Japan have been awarded £1.3 million to develop a new "point of care testing" kit that can detect biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease.

23 Mar 2023

Psychological therapy can help provide better quality of life for women with endometriosis

Nearly 10% of Danish women suffer from endometriosis, which can cause serious pelvic pain.

23 Mar 2023

AI-based diagnostic screening system could streamline the diagnosis and treatment of gliomas

Using artificial intelligence, researchers have discovered how to screen for genetic mutations in cancerous brain tumors in under 90 seconds - and possibly streamline the diagnosis and treatment of gliomas, a study suggests.

23 Mar 2023

New discovery could help target the causes of aging and cancer development

A protein complex prevents the repair of genome damage in human cells, in mice and in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, a team of researchers at the University of Cologne has discovered.

23 Mar 2023

Modulating the function of immune cells to recover aging muscle's regenerative capacity

Muscle is able to regenerate through a process that involves multiple steps and players, including the immune system.

23 Mar 2023

New way to safely, sustainably synthesize a molecule with remarkable anticancer properties

Plants produce all types of curious chemicals. Some deter predators. Some smell wonderful. Some even have medicinal value.

23 Mar 2023

Study provides evidence for a strong role of autophagy in controlling intracellular infections

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that the body's process of removing old and damaged cell parts, is also an essential part of tackling infections that take hold within our cells, like TB.

23 Mar 2023

Inhibition of cell wall formation arrests staphylococcal cell division

We still do not understand exactly how antibiotics kill bacteria. However, this understanding is necessary if we want to develop new antibiotics.

23 Mar 2023

Study outlines a meta-scale approach to quantifying the human proteome

A major puzzle of biology is that while the human genome contains roughly 20,000 genes, many comparatively primitive organisms - including the universally-studied worm C. elegans - have almost the same number of genes.

23 Mar 2023

Personalized recipe of hopamine can empower patients with Parkinson's disease

When Marina Noordegraaf was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at age 49, she noticed when it came to treatment decisions, she sometimes felt powerless.

23 Mar 2023

Molecular mechanism involved in the development of type 2 diabetes discovered

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body does not produce enough insulin, or does not use it efficiently.

23 Mar 2023

INTEGRA Biosciences’ products offer flexibility in the post-pandemic era

From INTEGRA Biosciences 23 Mar 2023

Withdrawal of financial incentives for NHS GPs in Scotland linked to reductions in quality of care

Ending performance-related payments for NHS GPs in Scotland was associated with a decline in the quality of some aspects of care compared with England where financial incentives have continued, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

23 Mar 2023

Study finds lack of high certainty evidence on the efficacy and safety of analgesics for low back pain

Despite nearly 60 years of research, there is still a lack of high certainty evidence on the effectiveness and safety of commonly used painkillers (analgesics) for short bouts of low back pain, finds an analysis of the evidence published by The BMJ.

23 Mar 2023

Increased intake of magnesium-rich foods could help reduce dementia risk

More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to scientists from the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The Australian National University (ANU).

23 Mar 2023

Study may pave way for a more nuanced understanding of taste perception

Humans perceive five basic taste sensations: sweet, umami, bitter, salty, and sour. Specific foods trigger taste recognition of these sensations through the activation of different receptors in our taste buds.

23 Mar 2023

Legal questions, inquiries intensify around Noble Health’s rural Missouri hospital closures

A year after private equity-backed Noble Health shuttered two rural Missouri hospitals, patients and former employees grapple with a broken local health system or missing out on millions in unpaid wages and benefits.

23 Mar 2023

Fresh produce is an increasingly popular prescription for chronically ill patients

When Mackenzie Sachs, a registered dietitian on the Blackfeet Reservation, in northwestern Montana, sees a patient experiencing high blood pressure, diabetes, or another chronic illness, her first thought isn't necessarily to recommend medication.

23 Mar 2023

Being ‘socially frail’ comes with health risks for older adults

Consider three hypothetical women in their mid-70s, all living alone in identical economic circumstances with the same array of ailments: diabetes, arthritis, and high blood pressure.

23 Mar 2023

Research News and Research

Study reveals the risk factors associated with developing long Covid

£1.3 million awarded to develop a new "point of care testing" kit for detecting Alzheimer's biomarkers

Psychological therapy can help provide better quality of life for women with endometriosis

AI-based diagnostic screening system could streamline the diagnosis and treatment of gliomas

New discovery could help target the causes of aging and cancer development

Modulating the function of immune cells to recover aging muscle's regenerative capacity

New way to safely, sustainably synthesize a molecule with remarkable anticancer properties

Study provides evidence for a strong role of autophagy in controlling intracellular infections

Inhibition of cell wall formation arrests staphylococcal cell division

Study outlines a meta-scale approach to quantifying the human proteome

Personalized recipe of hopamine can empower patients with Parkinson's disease

Molecular mechanism involved in the development of type 2 diabetes discovered

INTEGRA Biosciences’ products offer flexibility in the post-pandemic era

Withdrawal of financial incentives for NHS GPs in Scotland linked to reductions in quality of care

Study finds lack of high certainty evidence on the efficacy and safety of analgesics for low back pain

Increased intake of magnesium-rich foods could help reduce dementia risk

Study may pave way for a more nuanced understanding of taste perception

Legal questions, inquiries intensify around Noble Health’s rural Missouri hospital closures

Fresh produce is an increasingly popular prescription for chronically ill patients

Being ‘socially frail’ comes with health risks for older adults

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