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Individuals identified as lesbian, gay more likely to misuse opioids than heterosexual

Men and women who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are more likely to misuse opioids when compared with those who identify as heterosexual, a new study shows.

19 Nov 2018

Urine test to check if patients take their medications will save the NHS money, say researchers

A research team led by scientists and doctors in Leicester and the Netherlands has shown that a urine test to measure whether patients are taking their medications will save the NHS money.

19 Nov 2018

Noise pollution in hospital impact quality and safety of healthcare

In an editorial published today in the BMJ, researchers from King's College London and the University of the Arts London argue that it is a worsening problem, with levels regularly exceeding international recommendations.

19 Nov 2018

UK health policies should be redesigned to become more accessible for men

UK health policies should be redesigned to become more accessible for men, according to a new report by the Work Foundation.

19 Nov 2018

Experts debate over whether gut or brain is more important in regulating appetite

Whether gut or brain hormones are more important for the regulation of appetite and metabolism is not clearly defined. Imbalances in the control of appetite and metabolism can lead to obesity and diabetes, which have a negative impact on people's health and healthcare costs.

19 Nov 2018

Researchers report key factors to advance research in family medicine

Research is an important component of academic medicine, but many family medicine departments have struggled with barriers ranging from departmental culture to the lack of resources needed to advance the field.

19 Nov 2018

New European Society launched to accelerate Organ-on-Chip research

The new European Organ-on-Chip Society was officially launched at the third International Organ-on-Chip Symposium, held on 8 and 9 November 2018 at the University of Technology in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

18 Nov 2018

Workplace bullying or violence linked to higher risk of cardiovascular problems

People who are bullied at work or experience violence at work are at higher risk of heart and brain blood vessel problems, including heart attacks and stroke, according to the largest prospective study to investigate the link, which is published in the European Heart Journal today (Monday).

18 Nov 2018

Static and dynamic physical activities offer varying protection against heart disease

While it is well known that physical activity is important for heart health, neither research nor recommendations consistently differentiate between the benefits of different types of physical activity.

17 Nov 2018

American Cancer Society study links social isolation to higher mortality risk

A large American Cancer Society study links social isolation with a higher risk of death from all causes combined and heart disease for all races studied, and with increased cancer mortality in white men and women.

16 Nov 2018

Long term exposure to road traffic noise linked with greater obesity risk

Long term exposure to road traffic noise is associated with increased risk of obesity. This was the conclusion of a study involving the participation of the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, a research center supported by the "la Caixa" Banking Foundation. The study has been published in Environment International.

16 Nov 2018

New artificial intelligence-based method predicts treatment effectiveness

How can a doctor predict the treatment outcome of an individual patient? Traditionally, the effectiveness of medical treatments is studied by randomized trials where patients are randomly divided into two groups: one of the groups is given treatment, and the other a placebo.

16 Nov 2018

Research shows how to achieve improved smoking cessation outcomes within California's Medicaid population

New research shows improved smoking cessation outcomes can be achieved within the Medi-Cal (California's Medicaid program) population by supplementing telephone counseling with access to nicotine-replacement patches and moderate financial incentives that are not contingent on outcomes.

16 Nov 2018

MCO places increasing emphasis on helping people find and access healthy food

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one out of every eight U.S. households experiences food insecurity. Access to healthy food is an important socioeconomic factor, or social determinant, in one's health, and for millions of Americans, it remains elusive.

16 Nov 2018

Researchers explore whether low-gluten diets can be recommended for people without allergies

An increasing number of people choose a low-gluten diet, even though they are not allergic to the dietary substance. This trend has sparked public debate about whether or not low-gluten diets are recommendable for people without allergies.

15 Nov 2018

Teens more likely to pick up smoking after exposure from friends and family

Teenagers whose mothers smoked during pregnancy, or whose parents or friends smoke, are more likely to smoke themselves.

15 Nov 2018

For wildfire safety, only particular masks guard against toxic particulate matter

Toby Lewsadder stepped outside an Ace Hardware store wearing a simple one-strap dust mask. He knew it wasn't the right defense against the wildfire smoke lingering in the air, but it was all he could find.

15 Nov 2018

King’s researchers launch charter to guide organizations to engage abuse survivors in research

In collaboration with the peer-led organization Survivors' Voices, researchers from King's School of Life Course Sciences have launched a charter to guide organizations and individuals to safely and meaningfully engage abuse survivors in health and social care research.

15 Nov 2018

Abnormalities in development of the brain could be involved in onset of autism, finds new study

Autism spectrum disorders are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by communication disorders, altered social interactions and sensory and behavioral abnormalities. Research in genetics and brain imaging suggests that abnormalities in the development of the brain concerning, in particular, the formation of neural networks and the functioning of synapses could be involved in the onset of ASD.

15 Nov 2018

Collection of demonstration projects highlights value of patient engagement in research

Does engaging patients in research projects improve health? A comprehensive collection of 17 innovative demonstration projects -- from youth involvement in mental health services to suicide prevention, Indigenous health, children with complex medical needs and more -- highlights the value of patient engagement in research.

15 Nov 2018

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Individuals identified as lesbian, gay more likely to misuse opioids than heterosexual

Urine test to check if patients take their medications will save the NHS money, say researchers

Noise pollution in hospital impact quality and safety of healthcare

UK health policies should be redesigned to become more accessible for men

Experts debate over whether gut or brain is more important in regulating appetite

Researchers report key factors to advance research in family medicine

New European Society launched to accelerate Organ-on-Chip research

Workplace bullying or violence linked to higher risk of cardiovascular problems

Static and dynamic physical activities offer varying protection against heart disease

American Cancer Society study links social isolation to higher mortality risk

Long term exposure to road traffic noise linked with greater obesity risk

New artificial intelligence-based method predicts treatment effectiveness

Research shows how to achieve improved smoking cessation outcomes within California's Medicaid population

MCO places increasing emphasis on helping people find and access healthy food

Researchers explore whether low-gluten diets can be recommended for people without allergies

Teens more likely to pick up smoking after exposure from friends and family

For wildfire safety, only particular masks guard against toxic particulate matter

King’s researchers launch charter to guide organizations to engage abuse survivors in research

Abnormalities in development of the brain could be involved in onset of autism, finds new study

Collection of demonstration projects highlights value of patient engagement in research

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Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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