HEALTH

Results of a new study have shown that US maternal mortality rates have worsened from 1999 to 2019, affecting some racial and ethnic groups more than others.

Many popular diet sodas and carbonated beverages in the UK market use aspartame as a sugar substitute. These include brands like Diet Coke, Pepsi Max and Coca-Cola Zero.

Tragic incidents involving protein shakes spark debate on warning labels. Excessive consumption poses health risks, highlighting the need for moderation and education.

A recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine suggests that children growing up in poverty may influence the wiring of their brains.

The new technology known as OSAIRIS is helping doctors reduce hours of waiting time for cancer patients as the time for preparing for the scan and referrals for radiotherapy gets streamlined.

According to health experts, chronic malnutrition and inadequate intake of essential nutrients are key drivers of this issue.

A study from the University of Cambridge shows that adolescents who read for pleasure tend to perform better at cognitive tests and have better mental health.

Using advancements in data science, AI company, Bayezian, can now determine male fertility at a 96 per cent accuracy rate, two per cent higher than existing approaches.

A recent study published in Psychological Science suggests that every lonely person processes the world in their own, idiosyncratic way.

The American Medical Association has adopted a new policy that seeks to remove emphasis on the role of body mass index after recent studies find that relying solely on BMI may not provide a complete picture of an individual's health.

New evidence of a link between a poor sense of smell and the risk of developing depression has been discovered by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

According to recent statistics, a total of 1,320 individuals who have been diagnosed with autism are residing in mental health hospitals in England.

The Navy will be using special movement screening equipment developed by exercise laboratories of the concerned universities. Pressure plates, force plates and motion capture cameras will detect muscle movements for injuries and strains.

The UK announces a national targeted lung cancer screening programme to detect cancer earlier, save lives and promote smoking cessation.

Scientists at Stanford Medicine have identified a new subtype of depression that affects over a quarter of patients. This new category of depression accounts for approximately 27 per cent of depressed patients.

Swedish researchers have identified a group of nerve cells in the mouse brain that are involved in creating chronic stress and negative emotional states.

The King's Fund, an independent think tank involved with work relating to the health system, said the UK health system's poor performance on avoidable deaths should be a serious concern for political leaders and policy-makers.

A new study from King's College London has found that patients who are prescribed antidepressants are significantly less likely to test for COVID-19.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reports a significant increase in excess flu deaths in England, emphasising the importance of vaccination.

Loss of the Y chromosome has been linked to an increased risk of developing various cancers, with findings shedding light on the intricate relationship between ageing, genetics and cancer progression.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified climate change as a serious hazard to social, mental and physical health.

As per the report, 10 companies dominated the morphine sales in the market from 2015 to 2020 and 80 per cent of this distribution went to US and Europe and other high-income countries in 2021.

A UKCRC report found that the research into women's health is extremely underfunded compared to the research into men's health conditions.

New research shows that more than one in three adults have admitted to lacking confidence in a loved one being safe at a mental health hospital.

Professionals have reported a decline in their mental health due to workplace-related stress and feel let down by their employers, as found in research conducted by a recruitment firm, Robert Walters.

The new lens is a small one, about the size of 50p which is easily attachable to smartphones. Additionally, once mounted to the smartphone it can be used to take pictures of your rashes, spots, moles and other skin problems in detail.

Findings from the University of Pennsylvania have suggested a cellular link between chronic psychological stress and inflammatory bowel disease.

Climate change may not just lead to a drastic change in weather patterns across the world but can also lead to the transmission of viruses.

Of people that have been diagnosed with iCCA at an early stage, 24 per cent are still alive five years after diagnosis.