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Advancing brain health in Europe: Looking ahead with key priorities and initiatives

The European Brain Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting brain research and improving the lives of the estimated 179 million Europeans living with brain conditions. Here, they discuss efforts aimed at enhancing care and raising awareness about brain health in Europe.

How care technology can help alleviate the pressure on social care funding

Care technology has the potential to deliver better outcomes for service users, allow councils to do more with their limited budgets.

Preparing for the future: Canada’s aging population

Kamal Khera, Canada’s Minister of Seniors, looks at what measures we can take to support Canada’s aging population during the cost of living crisis.

COVID-19 experience for children in custodial settings

Dr Charlotte Lennox from the University of Manchester reports on the main findings of her research and argues that children in custodial settings were an invisible group during the COVID-19 pandemic, in this second of a two-part series.

Reinvigorating the battle for salt reduction: Is it time to tax salt?

Mhairi Brown RNutr, Action on Salt, discusses why Britain needs to eat less salt and why a salt reduction programme is absolutely necessary.

Sleep apnea patients have higher risk of stroke, Alzheimer’s, and cognitive decline

Sleep apnea patients with reduced deep sleep have a greater risk of brain biomarkers linked to stroke, Alzheimer's, and cognitive decline.

Government funds £2.3 billion into 160 new community diagnostic centres

To reduce pressure on the NHS and improve patient care, the government will fund hundreds of new community diagnostic centres in local areas.

Exploring the science behind gene therapy in treating genetic diseases

Professor Alan Boyd explains the science behind gene therapy, the challenges in treating genetic diseases, and current trends in the sector.

13 ways to tackle sugar addiction: Everything to know about having a sweet tooth

What is a sweet tooth? What causes it? Why does it matter? What can we do about it? Here Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, explores everything there is to know about having a 'sweet tooth' and 13 ways to tackle it.

GP technology funded £240 million to end 8am appointment slots

The NHS is improving patients’ contact with their GPs with £240 million in funding, to better GP technology and train ‘care navigators’.

Lumen device enables patients to monitor metabolism at home

The first-of-its-kind Lumen device can accurately measure metabolism through a CO2 sensor and flow meter, providing everyone with the freedom to monitor metabolism at home.

Government urges parents to check for measles vaccine as cases spike in children

The UK government has urged parents to check their children's measles vaccine records due to an increase in virus cases.

Applying the Science and Technology Framework to the healthcare industry

The Government launched its new Science and Technology framework to cement the UK’s place as a science and tech superpower by 2030.

Could declining muscle function be a sign of dementia?

Edith Cowan University suggests that declining muscle function may indicate a higher risk of late-life dementia.

Lower opportunity areas have more child victims of firearm injuries in the U.S

Neighbourhoods in the U.S with limited social, health and educational opportunities, have higher rates of youth firearm injuries.

Japanese diet lowers progression of liver fibrosis

The Japanese diet, made up of whole, plant-based foods and seafood, has been found to lower liver fibrosis progression.

Impact of maternal and early-life high-fat diets on children and adults

How does eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy or in early life affect your health? Researchers tested on rat offspring to study how diet impacts future preferences.

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