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More intense alcohol use by children with lenient parents
Researchers found that children are more likely to start drinking alcohol, drink more frequently and get drunk if their parents have a lenient attitude towards drinking.
Foreign Secretary commits £70 million to Better Health Programme
Jeremy Hunt commits £70 million funding over three and a half years for the Better Health Programme, a range of health initiatives that could improve the lives of up to 150 million people across 8 emerging economies.
NHS experts brought into care homes to stop overmedication
An army of experts have been recruited by NHS England to stop overmedication of care home residents, aiming to improve older people’s health and care under the NHS Long Term Plan.
How to beat stress and keep the mind healthy
British Safety Council launches wellbeing videos with exercises and advice to help workers beat stress and maintain good mental health.
Scientists discover gene that prevents obesity
Around four million people in the UK carry genetic variants that protect them from obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Ageing and multimorbidity
It is estimated that more than 3 million people in the UK have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD.
Napp: Reducing the burden of chronic conditions through partnership
Chronic conditions, such as asthma and diabetes, are creating an increasing burden on the health service.
Health, environment and economy: Sustainable food production at FoodParks
Håkan Sandin, Horticulturist at Swedish University of Agriculture explains sustainable food production and why the three areas of health, environment and economy are crucial in this vein.
Proper diabetic retinopathy (DR) monitoring improves health and saves money
Petri Huhtinen from Organisation Optomed OY Ltd argues that proper diabetic retinopathy (DR) monitoring improves health and saves money.
What happens to the body when you don’t sleep for days?
In this article, the health impact of when you don't sleep for days is explored: Find out what happens to you cognitively, physically, mentally and hormonally.
The role of heat shock proteins (HSPs) in cancer cells
Chester Medical School highlights the importance of heat shock proteins (HSPs) in cancer cells and how we might utilise them therapeutically
Tackling tuberculosis (TB) in Africa
While Africa has made progress in tackling tuberculosis (TB), it still has one of the highest TB rates in the world and remains a priority.
Research reveals sugar could cure respiratory diseases
The restriction or inhalation of common sugar could one day treat a range of respiratory diseases, according to new research led by University of Manchester biologists.
£9 million funding for digital health technology
Patients to benefit from AI, machine learning and hand-held devices as newly-funded digital projects by pioneering companies point to future of healthcare.
Research links common lung conditions to heart disease
The University of Manchester found that patients with common lung diseases are substantially more likely to suffer a heart attack and develop other major heart problems.
Checks from early age crucial to stop child obesity
University of Oxford and Manchester researchers found that children monitored regularly for height and weight from an early age will be less likely to experience child obesity.
Ageing and chronic kidney disease (CKD): The phosphate connection in biomedical science
Dr Makoto Kuro-o from the Division of Anti-Aging Medicine, Jichi Medical University in Japan gives a fascinating glimpse into an aspect of biomedical science that concerns the subject of how phosphate accelerates ageing, including his thoughts on chronic kidney disease (CKD).
How unfair prescription charges are putting people with asthma at risk
Asthma UK’s recent report reveals the debilitating impact asthma prescription charges are having on people’s health and wellbeing. Dr Samantha Walker, Director of Policy and Research at Asthma UK explains more.
UK gives 9 women innovators funding for their inventions
Pioneering women innovators have been awarded funding and business support to develop and grow their business by the UK government, echoing the innovation theme of International Women's Day 2019.
Cardiovascular disease: How to stop a killer
Cardiovascular disease claims the most lives every year but is largely preventable according to the President of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology, a branch of the European Society of Cardiology.