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June 3, 2024

Allergic diseases directly cost between 1,800 and 6,600 euros per patient per year

The HEAD registry, with nearly 800 patients, serves to evaluate the economic and social impact of allergies at a European level. Allergic diseases cost between 1,823€...

September 14, 2023

Sub-Saharan Africa: Pioneering programme to bring multiple-disease detection tech

A pioneering programme which is bringing affordable, reliable and portable diagnostics for multiple diseases to sub-Saharan Africa is set to be presented at an event...

March 25, 2023

Rise in potentially fatal infection due to global warming

Scientists warn of rise in potentially fatal bacterial infection due to global warming. Continued warming of the climate would see a rise in the number and...

January 13, 2023

Urgent action needed as “child wasting” threatens millions

Urgent action needed as acute malnutrition threatens the lives of millions of vulnerable children: – United Nations agencies are calling for urgent action to protect...

August 1, 2022

Joint statement: World Breastfeeding Week

Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week: As global crises...

June 27, 2022

Mobility and SARS-CoV-2 spread study

Analyses of the relation between people's mobility and SARS-CoV-2 spread revealed three groups of countries: A new study analysing the link between people's reduced movement...

April 15, 2022

The ripple effects of a cancer diagnosis

The ripple effects of a cancer diagnosis can be seen throughout entire families and communities, Beth Cooper discusses the importance of not forgetting about the...

November 17, 2021

£1.2m project to improve drug delivery

Queen's University Belfast are leading a £1.2m project to improve drug delivery for a range of illnesses. The grant, awarded by the Engineering and Physical...

March 27, 2021

Life-improving research for brain cancer survivors

Life-improving research for brain cancer survivors: Researchers will develop and demonstrate the impact of an online survivorship platform, co-produced with brain cancer survivors and carers,...

November 1, 2020

35 Expert tips to avoid germs and stay healthy

Here are some interesting facts about common germs and top practical tips to avoid catching them. Moreover, with the government’s current covid-19 messaging being ‘Hands,...