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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
WHO Awards for Eliminating Trans Fats
WHO Awards for Eliminating Trans Fats: WHO has awarded its first-ever certificates validating progress in eliminating industrially produced trans fatty-acids to five countries. Denmark, Lithuania,...
