Fertility Network responds to HFEA’s Covid report: The HFEA is the UK’s independent regulator overseeing the use of gametes and embryos in fertility treatment and research. In 2018, they launched the UK’s first ever national fertility patient survey, which gave the opportunity to anyone who had recently gone through fertility treatment in the UK in […]
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Study shows children’s physical activity levels fell below national guidelines in wake of pandemic: New research has revealed children’s physical activity levels in the UK were significantly lower by the time the COVID-19 pandemic public lockdown restrictions were lifted. The study, led by the University of Bristol, found that by the end of 2021 little […]
WHO and UNICEF push for Assistive Technology: Almost one billion children and adults with disabilities and older persons in need of assistive technology denied access, according to new report WHO and UNICEF call on governments, industry, donors and civil society to fund and prioritize access to assistive products. WHO and UNICEF call on governments, industry, […]
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Teen boys with hypertension on the rise: Ahead of World Hypertension Day on 17 May, MedUni Vienna is raising awareness about the growing number of children and adolescents with high blood pressure. Unhealthy levels are increasing globally, especially during puberty, with boys affected three to four times more frequently than girls: around 20% of male […]
What is interoception? Your brain is keenly aware of what’s going on inside your body at all times. […]
Distinct genetic variants significantly influence an individual’s immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and may influence the COVID-19 disease severity. A research group led by MedUni Vienna was able to demonstrate that distinct genetic variants of the CD16a antibody receptor are associated with the risk of severe COVID-19. This affects around 15% of the population. […]
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An alarming number of cases of stress, anxiety and depression have been reported among UK small business owners, as many still battle the fallout of the pandemic. The study by small business insurance provider Simply Business, released to mark UK Mental Health Awareness Week, found three in five SME owners report feeling stressed, over half […]
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University of Leeds researchers found a concerning lack of robust data for non-white European women in previous studies examining the impact of diet on gestational diabetes. Their findings stress the need for culturally appropriate research methods to accurately understand the contribution of healthy or unhealthy diets on developing and managing diabetes during pregnancy across all […]
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‘Virtual clinician and coach’ to help young people with chronic pain. Curtin researchers will develop a system that uses artificial intelligence to provide fast and personalised care for young people living with chronic musculoskeletal pain, as part of a new Curtin-led project that has been supported by the Federal Government. Chief Investigator Professor Helen Slater, […]
Coventry University’s REF results show how our research is Creating Better Futures with real impacts across the globe. Coventry University has had its biggest and best performance in the UK’s assessment of research in higher education after huge growth in its ability to deliver research aimed at impacting people’s lives around the globe. The percentage […]
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