A portable device that can instantly detect dangerous street drugs at extremely low concentrations has been developed at the University of Bath in the UK.
The device, which is being trialled by drug-checking services in the UK, Norway and New…
Category: 5. Health
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Viruses under the super microscope: How influenza viruses communicate with cells
Influenza viruses are among the most likely triggers of future pandemics. A research team from the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) and the Medical Center — University of Freiburg has developed a method that can be used to study the…
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The Deterioration Not-For-Profit Health Plans
Non-profit health plans pride themselves on putting patients before profits. Will they still be … More
Walk into any boardroom of a nonprofit, community-based health plan in America, and you will encounter smart,…
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Scientists discover the genes that influence when babies start walking
The age at which babies take their first steps is strongly influenced by their genes, according to new research from the University of Surrey. In the first study of its kind, scientists analysed the genetic information of more than 70,000…
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Losing a parent may increase children’s risk of being bullied
Losing a parent or caregiver at any age is a traumatic and emotional experience, but when a child loses a parent, it can profoundly affect their development and well-being throughout multiple stages of their life.
A new study led by Boston…
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New algorithms can help GPs predict which of their patients have undiagnosed cancer
Two new advanced predictive algorithms use information about a person’s health conditions and simple blood tests to accurately predict a patient’s chances of having a currently undiagnosed cancer, including hard to diagnose liver and oral…
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Specialized face mask can detect kidney disease with just your breath
Surgical face masks help prevent the spread of airborne pathogens and therefore were ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a modified mask could also protect a wearer by detecting health conditions, including chronic kidney disease….
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Risk groups for type 2 diabetes can also be identified at an older age
A recent study furnishes evidence that in people without diabetes, six risk groups for cardiometabolic complications previously identified in middle-aged people can also be identified in older people. In cooperation with Helmholtz Munich, the…
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Junk food for thought: Landmark study directly links ultra-processed foods to poor health
A landmark study exploring Canadians’ consumption of chips, frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and other ultra-processed foods typically loaded with fat, sugar and additives has confirmed these foods are directly and significantly linked to poor…
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Knowing your Alzheimer’s risk may ease anxiety but reduce motivation for healthy habits
Learning about one’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease may not lead to emotional distress, but motivation to maintain healthy lifestyle changes tends to fade over time, even in people at high risk, according to a study involving a Rutgers Health…
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