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February 6, 2024

Improving cancer prevention among people experiencing homelessness

While people experiencing homelessness are more exposed to cancer-associated risk factors, there is a lack of awareness and structures for targeted cancer prevention. Yet people...

February 6, 2024

Variability in blood pressure is a major predictor of heart attack & stroke

Changes to blood pressure over time could be used to identify patients at greatest risk of heart attack and stroke. These are the findings of...

February 6, 2024

The UK’s worst addictions, revealed

The UK's worst addictions - With many people across the globe having recently made New Year’s resolutions, and many now struggling to keep them, a...

February 6, 2024

Community interest company steps up to fill menopause education void

Menopause Support has launched a £90,000 fundraising campaign in a bid to get 250,000 copies of the ‘Understanding Menopause’ booklet to women UK-wide. A grassroots,...

February 6, 2024

Widening inequalities are fuelling childhood obesity

Childhood obesity has increased the most in less advantaged groups, according to a new study. The research – led by the University of Glasgow and...

February 3, 2024

Global cancer burden growing, amidst mounting need for services

Global cancer burden growing, amidst mounting need for services: Ahead of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s cancer agency, the International Agency for...

February 3, 2024

Advancing AI models for Atrial Fibrillation-Related Stroke in Europe

Isansys to play crucial role in major European project to develop novel personalised AI models (virtual twins) and decision support tools for atrial fibrillation related...

February 3, 2024

Aspergillus fumigatus: Unveiling Disease Mechanisms

Unlocking the secrets of disease-causing fungus Aspergillus fumigatus: Ground-breaking research published in Nature Communications offers insights into deadly fungal disease, writes Dr Özgür Bayram of...

February 3, 2024

UQ leads the world’s largest drug survey

The world’s largest drug survey has been launched to gain comprehensive insights into global drug use, initiated by researchers from The University of Queensland. The...

February 3, 2024

PFAS may increase the risk of disease in unborn children

PFAS may increase the risk of disease in unborn children, new study suggests: PFAS are chemicals that may cause cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. Research...