Category: Research

August 9, 2023

Mental and physical disorders caused by chronic stress are constantly on the rise, putting a significant strain on society. They affect both men and women, but not necessarily in the same way. Although plenty of evidence suggests that men and […]

July 31, 2023

A rising number of women are succumbing to alcohol-related deaths, a new study published in JAMA Network on July 28 found. While males historically have been more than twice as likely to die from alcohol-related conditions than females, the gap […]

July 26, 2023

Certain groups of people may have twice the risk of dying from a heart attack during heat waves and high levels of fine particulate pollution, according to a new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association […]

July 20, 2023

Saliva might provide early clues about whether a patient has had a stroke, say researchers undertaking a study at the University of Birmingham in the UK. The “Golden HOur for STroke” (GHoST) study will utilise saliva, blood, and urine taken […]

July 19, 2023

With a plethora of benefits, minimally invasive surgeries have revolutionised the treatment of vascular diseases. These procedures are commonly utilised to provide alternatives to invasive, open surgeries in a variety of crucial areas, from repairing blocked or narrowed arteries with […]

July 18, 2023

The early detection of autism spectrum disorder remains difficult. Autism that remains undiagnosed for an extended period of time can result in delayed language and social skill development, which can have long-term consequences for a child’s quality of life. However, […]

July 17, 2023

Seniors living in the eastern and southeastern parts of the United States have the largest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research announced on Monday at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam. Researchers analyzed all 3,142 U.S. […]

July 13, 2023

The study, led by researchers at the University of York, highlights that chronic stress is a major risk factor for a number of mental health disorders, including depression and pathological anxiety, but high-quality sleep and coping strategies — such as […]

July 3, 2023

It’s not uncommon to occasionally have a hard time falling or staying asleep. However, for those people who seem to never be able to sleep, it might be an indicator of a more serious condition like insomnia. “Insomnia is a […]

June 23, 2023

Researchers investigating sleep in clinical trials will have a new option to monitor parameters after Clario and Sleepiz teamed up to offer the tech to pharmaceutical clients. Current studies that evaluate the effects of treatments on sleep usually rely on […]

June 14, 2023

When we think of innovation in healthcare, what comes to mind? For many, it may be fancy diagnostic machines or breakthrough drug therapies. But sometimes, it can be as simple as a 3D-printed cover for an insulin pod. A product, […]

June 7, 2023

Potentially “practice-changing” results from two new cancer drug studies were introduced at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)’s annual meeting this week in Chicago. For lung cancer patients, a drug called osimertinib — taken by pill once daily — […]

May 25, 2023

The head of the World Health Organization warned Monday the world must prepare for the next global pandemic, cautioning that the consequences could be even deadlier in the future. “The threat of another variant emerging that causes new surges of […]

May 23, 2023

New research has revealed that various types of soft contact lenses in the U.S. could contain toxic “forever chemicals.” That’s according to a recent consumer study by Mamavation — an “eco-wellness product investigation community” powered by a California mother — […]

May 19, 2023

Marker Diagnostics will begin a study evaluating a saliva-based concussion test in women’s rugby players. The test, which is CE-certified for adult males, continues from research led by Dr Valentina Di Pietro and Professor Tony Belli at the University of […]

May 12, 2023

Providence Medical Technology (PMT) has concluded patient enrolment in its study of the Posterior Cervical Stabilisation System (PCSS). The prospective, multicentre, randomised, investigational device exemption FUSE Study is intended to assess the safety and effectiveness of PCSS in three-level cervical […]

May 8, 2023

A healthy mouth means more than an attractive smile. Research has shown that oral health impacts the wellness of the entire body and is directly linked to risk levels for heart disease, pneumonia and other conditions. While it’s common knowledge […]

May 3, 2023

The study shines a light on the role of spindles in alleviating anxiety in PTSD as well as confirms their established role in the transfer of new information to longer-term memory storage. The findings challenge recent work by other researchers […]

April 21, 2023

People who get influenza could be six times more susceptible to having a heart attack in the days following a flu diagnosis, a new study from the Netherlands has found. The study’s conclusions were scheduled to be presented on April […]

April 18, 2023

Scientists say they’ve found a way to turn seaweed into “super seaweed” by increasing its health and medicinal value, according to a report from SWNS. The researchers are hoping the “boosted” seaweed can be used in “the superfood, drug and […]