Despite Generation Z’s reputation for being self-interested, more than three quarters (77%) of young adults would be ready to help support the lonely and vulnerable, reveals research by the befriending network Companiions. Fewer than one in ten (9%) of those aged 18 to 24 said they would not consider organising support for someone with restricted mobility. […]
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Adding pea flour to feeds for severely malnourished children helps them gain weight and restores the balance of microbes in their gut. In a small study of severely malnourished children in Uganda, researchers found that providing them with a feed containing cowpea flour improved their ability to absorb nutrients and gain weight, while maintaining their […]
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More than half of adolescents practice poor hand hygiene: Only one in three adolescents are practising appropriate hand hygiene, a new global study involving University of Queensland researchers has found. Dr Yaqoot Fatima from UQ’s Institute for Social Science Research said there was a renewed emphasis on adequate hand hygiene with COVID-19. “We used data from the Global […]
Thrush and vaginal health: New survey highlights why it’s important to talk openly about thrush and vaginal health: Glasgow-based GP Dr Punam Krishan – who also appears regularly on both BBC and ITV as a medical expert – explains; “Thrush is one of the more common problems I see as a GP, but what I […]
Griffith University researchers develop direct- acting antiviral therapy to treat COVID-19: An international team of scientists from Menzies Health Institute Queensland (MHIQ) at Griffith University and from City of Hope, a research and treatment centre for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases in the US, has developed an experimental direct-acting antiviral therapy to treat COVID-19. Traditional antivirals […]
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Covid-19 vaccination: thrombosis can be prevented by prompt treatment: A rare syndrome has been observed in people following vaccination against Covid-19. This involves thrombosis at unusual sites in the body, associated with a low thrombocyte (blood platelet) count and a clotting disorder. In medical jargon, this syndrome is referred to as VITT (vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia). Doctors […]
Mouse studies find sugar-free energy drinks just as harmful: Two Curtin research studies have found the excessive consumption of energy drinks, even sugar-free varieties, can cause significant damage to brain cells and increase the risks of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. The research investigated links between the chronic consumption of energy drinks and […]
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Future of lung disease care ‘at risk’ due to workforce shortages and backlog from COVID-19: Staffing shortages are impacting diagnosis, treatment, and care of people with lung disease, according to the Taskforce for Lung Health The Taskforce for Lung Health, a collaboration of over 30 charities, organisations and patients looking to improve lung health in England, […]
The future of surgical robotics, the future is surgical robotics? Webinar by Mr Ben Challacombe: 2021 Stevens lecture on Monday 17 May 2021 from 6:30pm to 7:45pm. Join this free live stream to hear the 2021 Stevens lecture, ‘The future of surgical robotics, the future is surgical robotics?’ given by Mr Ben Challacombe, Consultant Urological […]
Nearly a million UK families are struggling to care for their loved ones with the dignity and support they deserve. Until things change, a dementia diagnosis will keep claiming more than one life. Make a stand this Dementia Action Week. […]