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New NIHR-funded frailty prediction tool could save the NHS millions

A new tool will enable GPs to predict older patients' risks of living with frailty and intervene at an earlier stage.

£250 million boosts NHS capacity with 900 new beds

In line with the Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery Plan, £250 million is designated to bolster NHS capacity, easing hospital strain and tackling waiting lists, a government priority.

Personalised approach to fat burning: Going beyond exercise machines

The effectiveness of fat burning during exercise varies significantly among individuals, challenging the validity of commercial exercise machines.

No correlation between COVID-19 vaccine and athletic performance

Amsterdam UMC sports cardiologists dispel concerns linking the COVID-19 vaccine and athlete cardiac issues.

New inserts in cigarette packs to help smokers quit

Government launches consultation on the inclusion of new inserts in cigarette packs to facilitate quitting.

How COVID-19 triggers Mitochondrial Dysfunction across organs

COVID-19's hidden impact: Unmasking Mitochondrial Dysfunction across organ systems Since COVID-19, researchers have been perplexed by this.

Remote monitoring technology for the NHS in the UK

Bryn Sage, CEO of Inhealthcare, provides a detailed and optimistic view of remote monitoring technology for the future of our health service.

How Japan prioritises preventative care

We discuss healthcare in Japan, from its early adoption of universal healthcare to its vision for a health system that is fit for the future.

Enhancing patients and caregivers lives through digital health platforms

Digital health platforms offer vast potential for enhancing the lives of PD patients and caregivers. A study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior emphasises their role in improving healthcare services.

Investing in health will lead to a better and wealthier future

Dr Josep Figueras, Dr Matthias Wismar from European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, with Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat from WHO/Europe, argue that investing in health will lead to a better and wealthier future.

Chinese tropical plant shows antiobesity potential

A research team led by Professor Akiko Kojima from Osaka Metropolitan University uncovers the antiobesity potential of the tropical plant Mallotus furetianus.

Machine learning identifies physical signs of stroke

Researchers presented a groundbreaking app at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's 20th Annual Meeting, using machine learning to detect physical signs of stroke.

What does obesity have to do with the rise in malnutrition in the UK

We tend to associate malnutrition with being underweight due to hunger and starvation. In fact, although this is indeed the case, obesity is also a major cause of malnutrition in the UK.

Opportunities and challenges in blood collection and transfusion medicine

Kate Fry, CEO of America’s Blood Centers, discusses the essential role of blood products and transfusion medicine in the U.S. and the efforts to ensure blood’s safety and availability.

Can poor oral hygiene lead to dementia?

Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Pharmacy shares evidence on the link between poor mouth care and dementia risk, and the steps needed to promote better oral hygiene.

Does a high-fibre diet reduce the risk of cancer?

Research is now showing that cancer risk can be reduced by increasing the amount of fibre in the diet, is this true?

The eight habits researchers recommend to lengthen life expectancy

Surveying over 700,000 U.S veterans has revealed that adopting eight lifestyle habits by middle age can extend life expectancy by years, if not decades.

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