Missed eye tests risk
Missed eye tests risk surge in sight loss, mental health issues and falls for millions The charity Eye Health UK[1] today warned that missed sight tests...
Vision
The Vision category brings together forward-looking perspectives, emerging research and thought-provoking insights across health and wellbeing. It highlights breakthroughs, explores complex conditions and examines the wider social and psychological factors that influence health. From innovative treatments and new diagnostic tools to broader conversations about prevention and quality of life, this category looks beyond the immediate to consider where healthcare and wellbeing are heading.
New fundraiser: 20for20
Rare and less common cancer charities come together to tackle pandemic’s impact through inspirational new fundraiser, 20for20. Twenty charities representing people affected by rare and...
Alcohol related dementia: Vitamin B1 deficiency
A common consequence of chronically high alcohol consumption is a decline in cognitive function, which can even progress to full-blown dementia. However, we do not...
Brain astrocytes show metabolic alterations in Parkinson’s disease
Brain astrocytes show metabolic alterations in Parkinson’s disease: A new study using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology links astrocyte dysfunction to Parkinson's disease (PD)...
Private sector can help deliver UK’s infrastructure revolution
Private sector investment can be a major driver of the UK's 'infrastructure revolution', says the CBI, at a time when public purses have been stretched...
Pension-style solution is best fix for social care crisis
With more than 1 in 20 care home residents having died from coronavirus, the need to fix the crisis in social care for the elderly...
Venom from honeybees kills breast cancer cells
Venom from honeybees found to kill aggressive breast cancer cells – in new Australian research from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research published in...
Children with cancer and mental health
Almost half of childhood cancer patients suffer mental health problems due to harsh treatments. Latest research from Children with Cancer UK reveals the widespread impact...
Impact of the backpack on the spine
Finite element study shows one book in the backpack weighs 7 books to the spine: As we consider a return to school, we must start to...
Fish allergy: collagen often overlooked as important allergen
The number of people throughout the world who suffer from a fish allergy is constantly increasing. The collagen contained in fish is an important allergen...
