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Social isolation raises the risk of stroke, heart disease, and early death

A WHO report reveals that social connection improves health and lowers the risk of early death, with one in six people experiencing loneliness globally.

Pupil size predicts prefrontal function boost from light exercise

Researchers in Tsukuba, Japan, have found that changes in pupil size during light exercise can predict improved prefrontal executive function.

A new era of pathogen surveillance using genomic sequencing

We spoke to Dr Joanne Hackett, Former Chief Commercial Officer of Genomics England and Regional Board Member of Movement Health 2030, about how genomic...

Building a better, safer and more accountable sport system in Canada

The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Canada’s Minister responsible for Sport, shares her vision for a safe and accountable sport system in which Canadian athletes from all walks of life can thrive.

Health technology helps under pressure A&E departments

A&E departments across the UK are stretched, resulting in poor patient experiences and worse outcomes – but health technology could help streamline patient data.

Connected care: The integrated future of patient interactions

The promise of connected care has expanded the opportunities for how clinicians and patients interact, offering care from a distance and creating a shift towards more accessible systems.

Reducing wasted medicines: Beyond net zero to sustainable healthcare

Dr Nazneen Rahman, Founder and CEO of YewMaker and Sustainable Medicines Partnership (SMP) Director describes how tackling wasted medicines is crucial to achieving sustainable healthcare.

New high-tech greener surgery will ensure healthcare’s energy-efficiency future

Greener surgery practices must be integrated into healthcare systems now. Reducing costs and increasing efficiencies will become possible with new energy-efficient operating theatre technology from Jones AV.

Controlling toxic algae: The alarming spread of Ostreopsis in the Atlantic ocean

In a worrying development since 2021, the Atlantic Ocean has been plagued by an increasingly prevalent toxic variant of algae known as ostreopsis.

Breast cancer survival rate sees a 66% improvement over 20 years

Women with early stage breast cancer today are 66% less likely to die within five years of diagnosis than they were in the 1990s, research on the breast cancer survival rate finds.

Social isolation linked to weaker male bone quality, mouse study finds

Researchers revealed that social isolation negatively impacts male bone health, as discovered in a recent study.

Two new Polio vaccines created to globally eradicate the disease

New polio vaccines: Two groundbreaking oral polio vaccines (nOPVs) have been created by scientists at UCSF and the UK's National Institute of Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC).

Following cancer prevention recommendations reduces risk of the disease

Following global cancer prevention recommendations reduces the risk of developing the disease according to latest study.

Is welfare spending distinct from health spending?

Paul Christie, Co-Founder and CEO of Tachmed, examines the benefits of a more joined-up approach in health and welfare spending to combat threats to global health.

Running keeps adult-born neurons wired and boosts memory

Florida Atlantic University and CINVESTAV, Mexico City, conducted a ground-breaking study exploring the effects of long-term running on a network of adult-born neurons.

How common is internalised ageism in adults?

University of Queensland research led by Professor Julie Henry suggests that normal age-related cognitive changes may increase the risk of internalised ageism in older people.

Everything you need to know about the ERC Synergy Grant

Find out here what makes the €10 million ERC Synergy Grant unique and valuable for academics seeking to push the boundaries of their fields.

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