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Resident doctors suspend strikes after new pay and contract offer

Resident doctors in Scotland have suspended strikes after the BMA recommended a new pay-and-contract reform offer following negotiations.

UK invests £13 million in groundbreaking healthcare AI projects

The UK is making strides in health analysis by earmarking £13 million to fund groundbreaking healthcare AI technology. These initiatives use the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionise diagnostics and medical procedures.

Can listening to classical music reduce babies’ pain levels?

A new study suggests that playing Mozart's lullaby may reduce pain levels in newborn babies undergoing heel prick blood tests.

Sedentary childhood tied to heart damage in young adulthood

New findings from ESC Congress 2023 reveal that inactivity during childhood can lead to Heart damage in young adulthood.

Patients that recognise heart attack symptoms are less likely to die in hospital

Research presented by ESC Congress 2023 has revealed that understanding and acting on heart attack symptoms is linked to faster lifesaving treatment The study investigated...

Shocking study reveals COVID-19 linked to elevated blood pressure

A study in Hypertension highlights an association between COVID-19 and persistent high blood pressure, among specific demographics and people with preexisting health conditions.

£210 million allocated by UK government to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

In a groundbreaking move, the UK government has committed up to £210 million from its aid budget to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

£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.

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