The importance of a good night’s sleep for your response to vaccination
The benefits of a good night's sleep on mental health is well-known, but now researchers have discovered it has an impact on response to vaccination too.
Studying the organosulfur content in vegetables
The health benefits of sulfur-rich vegetables is well-known, but can we quantify the organosulfur content in vegetables?
Towards better oral health in Europe
Georgios Tsakos, Dympna Kavanagh, and Nigel Carter, argue that now is the time for public health action towards better oral health in Europe.
An in-depth look at opioid dependence
Dr Gerard Sinovich, Lead Pain Specialist, provides an in-depth commentary on behalf of Cantourage Clinic concerning what we need to know about opioids and opioid dependence.
What are the health benefits of live microbes?
The health benefits of live microbes, foods such as yoghurt, other fermented foods and raw fruits and vegetables include improved blood pressure and weight.
We need a common pathway to decarbonise healthcare
Kristian Steele, Associate Director at Arup, argues that the climate crisis is also a health crisis. We, therefore, need a common pathway to decarbonise healthcare
Keto diet has highest carbon footprint and lowest nutritional value
Tulane University has compared popular diets to analyse nutritional quality and environmental impact and has found that the keto diet ranks the worst.
Advanced practice nursing in long-term care
Paul De Raeve, Secretary General of the European Federation of Nurses Associations provides insight into the EU’s advanced practice nursing in long-term care.
Long-term effects of vaping on the cardiovascular system
As vaping becomes increasingly popular, with 3.6 million users in the UK alone, you may be wondering what the long-term effects of vaping on cardiovascular system are.
What are the cardiovascular risks of hormone therapy?
Individuals suffering from gender dysphoria may decide to take hormone therapy, but a new study says that this treatment can increase the risk of serious cardiac events.
Could manuka honey be effective on collagen scaffolds?
Manuka honey, made from tea trees, can help collagen scaffolds to heal by resisting bacterial infection and promoting bone growth.
Parent decision-making in vaccinating children against COVID-19
Study examines the scientific evidence, political and social pressures parents face when vaccinating children.
How air pollution accelerates bone loss from osteoporosis
Elevated levels of air pollution increases bone loss from osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, with effects most evident in the lumbar spine.
COVID-19 vaccination linked with fewer heart attacks and strokes
Researchers at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai prove that the COVID-19 vaccination is associated with fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues.
How can we do better for children’s spectacles?
When it comes to children’s spectacles, we ‘must do better’, Dr Alicia Thompson from the Association of British Dispensing Opticians argues.
Bioelectronic technology: the future of healthcare
Rick Rowan, CEO and founder of NuroKor Bioelectronics, tells us about how bioelectronic technology is changing the future of healthcare.
Taking complexity into account: Public health strategies adaption to the end of the decade
Dr Zisis Kozlakidis and Sandra Nanyonga discuss public health strategies, then and now, with a focus on the prevalence of STDs.
Redesigning medical alarms to improve public health
Researchers at McMaster University and Vanderbilt University explain how could changing the tune of hospital medical alarms could improve public health.
Could a smart necklace help you stop smoking?
A smart necklace that tracks heat signatures from lit cigarettes in real time could help individuals to stop smoking and avoid relapsing.
Using AI, analytics and machine learning to improve NHS wait times
The country is struggling with extended NHS wait times for treatments, but new artificial intelligence and analytic solutions could be used to help resolve the crisis.