Scientists have discovered a new class of compound that is potentially active against trypanosome parasites that cause human African trypanosomiasis (or sleeping sickness) and Chagas disease. The ground-breaking findings – published in the journal Science and led by researchers at the University of Glasgow and Novartis Global Health (formerly Novartis Institutes for Tropical Diseases) – […]
Life-changing bionic limb technology is now being developed in Australia, with internationally renowned prosthesis expert Professor Max Ortiz Catalan joining the Bionics Institute in Melbourne. It is estimated more than 57 million people worldwide are living with limb amputation due to traumatic causes1. Limb loss reduces a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks and has […]
Study reveals health implications of the nation’s digital addiction: Anxiety, insomnia, eye problems and headaches are just some of the symptoms the majority of Brits have admitted to experiencing due to their ‘addiction’ to digital devices, new research reveals. Among the adults polled, the most common ailments suffered after using digital devices include eye strain […]
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A new study reveals that the North East and North Cumbria integrated care board is the painkiller capital of England. The study conducted by private healthcare experts MyTribeInsurance analysed Open Prescribing data on the number of times analgesics, also known as painkillers, have been prescribed per month within each NHS integrated care board (ICB) across […]
In the UK, more aspiring parents choose to establish a family on their own. High costs lead many to receive fertility treatments abroad. Harriet is one of them, and she got pregnant with the help of a Danish fertility clinic. Busy weekdays can be a barrier to meeting the one you want to start a […]
Scientists Unveil the Mechanism Behind Intracellular Connection: Mitofusin 2 is the Lock and Key. Researchers at IRB Barcelona, the University of Barcelona (UB), VIMM, and the University of Padua unveil the key role of Mitofusin 2 cellular makeup in interconnecting organelles within cells. As essential structures with specialized functions, these organelles rely on intricate connections […]
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Since a few plants can be toxic to cats, it’s important to be mindful of the flower choices you choose for your next bouquet. This is vital in your own home, but also worth keeping in mind when your gifting flowers to a cat owner—whether it be for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, or any other […]
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The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights that everyone has the right to life could as well be extended to include the right to an “elevated cholesterol-free life”, a viewpoint by Dr Andrew Agbaje of the University of Eastern Finland, published in Frontiers in Pediatrics, concludes. Globally, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease has remained the leading cause […]
Are you ready for your school sport’s day? Across the country, children will be lining up hoping to win the 100 metres dash, the sack race or the egg and spoon race. More importantly, many enthusiastic and competitive mums and dads will be hoping to excel in the parents race too. However, as physiotherapists report […]
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We are well-aware of the health and well-being benefits of regular exercise. However, sometimes making time and taking the additional effort to undertake this additional activity is not easy. In addition, whether you are a fitness fanatic or steadily building up your exercise stamina – exercise injuries and accidents can stop us in our tracks. […]