The latest health and social care news and a look at research and development into the treatment of common and rare diseases alike. We also look at the vital changes being made to help deliver effective healthcare through the digital transformation within the NHS.
A dangerous hospital superbug, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, can now digest medical plastic like sutures and implants, microbiologists reveal. This alarming ability allows the pathogen to survive longer and form tougher antibiotic-resistant biofilms, posing a significant new threat to patient safety in healthcare settings.
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.
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.
A research team led by Professor Akiko Kojima from Osaka Metropolitan University uncovers the antiobesity potential of the tropical plant Mallotus furetianus.
Researchers presented a groundbreaking app at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's 20th Annual Meeting, using machine learning to detect physical signs of stroke.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Older adults are among the most frequent users of emergency care; Open Access Government explains why this is and the suggested measures to improve and diversify care delivery and support the recovery of health and social care systems.
We spoke to Dr Joanne Hackett, Former Chief Commercial Officer of Genomics England and Regional Board Member of Movement Health 2030, about how genomic...
Only 53% of UK adults are drinking enough water, according to Water Logic. Yet being just 1% dehydrated has serious implications for our health. Here are 10 reasons to drink more water along with some tips and tricks.
The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Canada’s Minister responsible for Sport, shares her vision for a safe and accountable sport system in which Canadian athletes from all walks of life can thrive.
An experimental Alzheimer's drug called donanemab, developed by Eli Lilly, has demonstrated a slowdown in progression of disease at early stages, according to trial data.
