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Tackling youth vaping: Current regulations fall short and new tech offers effective solutions

Britain is facing persistently high youth vaping rates, which have doubled since 2021. This worrying trend has evolved faster than our current policies and prevention strategies can keep pace with. What is the next step for tackling youth vaping?

Study finds rise in global metabolic health risks

A new report from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, shows the escalating health challenges seen by metabolic risk factors.

The truth behind ApoE4 gene variant and your risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have found evidence suggesting that lifestyle factors may play a pivotal role in mitigating the risk of Alzheimer's disease, even among individuals carrying the ApoE4 gene variant.

New study links alcohol consumption in women to increased risk of heart disease

Scientists reveal the link between alcohol consumption and heart disease, particularly among young to middle-aged women.

Breakthrough prostate cancer treatment shows less side affects and better outcomes

A minimally invasive treatment for prostate cancer, using a combination of MRI and transurethral ultrasound, has shown effectiveness in a recent study.

Hidden dangers in cannabis vape liquids

Vaping has become a popular alternative to smoking. However, there are many potential risks associated with cannabis vape liquids .

Bariatric surgery opens doors for ESRD patients

Scientists have linked bariatric surgery with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients to see if it helps them become eligible for a kidney transplant.

Why giving blood is one of the best things you can ever do?

Ever thought about giving blood? Around 2.5 million litres of blood are transfused annually in the UK, but do we know about giving blood? Is it safe? What happens when you donate? Are there any risks? Here is all the information you need

Uncovering the hidden causes of rickets: Vitamin D deficiency in industrial England

Researchers have shed new light on the prevalence of rickets in children during the Industrial Revolution.

Are personalised running shoes the future?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology engineers find a way to personalise running shoes to optimise performance using their new model.

Blood test shows promise in identifying Alzheimer’s disease early

A £5 million project started in the UK last year aims to enable individuals to receive Alzheimer's diagnoses within seconds through the National Health Service (NHS) within the next five years.

Oral insulin delivery: A smarter solution for insulin management

Scientists have discovered a way to supply insulin to the body, which could benefit the lives of 425 people worldwide battling with diabetes.

Daily multivitamins slow cognitive ageing and prevent memory loss

The COcoa supplement and multivitamin outcomes study (COSMOS) revealed promising results in the fight against cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.

Does video gaming put our hearing at risk?

Video gamers worldwide may be unknowingly putting themselves at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus.

Study reveals alarming presence of thirdhand smoke in homes

Secondhand smoking has been recognised as a health hazard with links to cancer. Now researchers are focusing on thirdhand smoke, where harmful tobacco residues linger on surfaces such as furniture, walls and floors.

Can AI create antibiotics combating drug-resistant bacteria?

Researchers have used Artificial intelligence to kill methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Can an immunisation technique speed up vaccine development?

Researchers in Germany have pioneered a system for displaying epitopes in mammal cells, potentially revolutionising immunisation studies.

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