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April 25, 2023

Renal hyperfiltration: the underestimated risk factor for mortality

Renal hyperfiltration may be an underestimated risk factor for mortality, according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland. Conventionally, diminished kidney function is...

April 25, 2023

Impact of gambling in ethnic minority communities

Coventry University Researcher examines the impact of gambling harms and crime in ethnic minority communities: Gambling should be viewed the same as other addictions such...

April 25, 2023

Highest alcohol consumption in Europe

Highest alcohol consumption in Europe: Research by Abbeycarefoundation.com analysed World Health Organisation (WHO) data from across Europe to determine which countries have the highest levels...

April 24, 2023

Dental charges: Patients delaying treatment

With NHS dental charges in England set to jump by an historic high of 8.5% today (Monday April 24), the British Dental Association has warned...

April 24, 2023

The Hunterian Museum reopens

After a six-year closure and a £4.6 million re-design, by award winning design studio Casson Mann, the Hunterian Museum re-opens its doors on 16th May,...

April 24, 2023

Climate change and the risk of mosquito-borne disease

The University of Glasgow – in collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) – has been...

April 24, 2023

LGBTQi+ women: Workplace discrimination

A report of 6,000 professionals – from recruitment firm Robert Walters – reveals how LGBTQ+ women are the most likely cohort to be living 'paycheque-to-paycheque'...

April 24, 2023

‘Activity snacking’ helps people with type 1 diabetes

New research being presented this week at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2023 has revealed that taking short breaks from sitting can help people with...

April 20, 2023

Electricity can heal wounds three times as fast

Chronic wounds are a major health problem for diabetic patients and the elderly – in extreme cases they can even lead to amputation. Using electric...

April 20, 2023

Malaria vaccines need modern logistics

As we approach World Malaria Day on April 25, it is important to consider the issues and solutions in the fight against this deadly disease....