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Majority of Americans Believe AI Will Improve Healthcare In 2024, According to Recent Survey
In the past year. AI has been responsible for some prominent breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment, and in the UK, AI is already being used in the NHS to halve treatment times for stroke patients.
Health Tech Company Expands Digital Healthcare Platform To U.K. Hospitals And Medical Care Centers
Buddy Healthcare, A Finnish health technology company, announces the expansion of their digitized healthcare platform into the U.K. market.
Woman Who Served Poisonous Mushrooms To In-Laws Charged With Three Murders
Meanwhile, the woman has denied any wrongdoing, stating that she "had absolutely no reason to hurt" these people.
Second Man To Receive Pig Heart Transplant Dies 40 Days After Surgery
Similar surgeries have been unsuccessful in the past because the human body rapidly rejects animal organs.
'People Will Die Anyway Soon', Said Boris Johnson During A Pandemic Meeting
The statement from the former prime minister came during a meeting with then-chancellor Rishi Sunak in March 2020.
Bird Flu Detected In Antarctica For The First Time, Experts Call It 'Devastating'
The virus was detected in a bird called brown skua on Bird Island in South Georgia.
Weight-Loss Drugs Under Scrutiny Over Reports Of Suicidal Thoughts
Weight loss drugs are not magic pills. Like so many other drugs, they too have side effects.
Woman dies following 'life-threatening' outbreak of botulism in France
At least 12 people have also been hospitalised and are believed to have contracted botulism after eating sardines at the Tchin Tchin Wine Bar in Bordeaux.
NHS rolls out weight-loss jabs for limited population
The UK National Health Service (NHS) has begun prescribing the weight loss drug Wegovy to a limited number of people who fulfil certain criteria.
New studies reveal that ultra-processed foods increase the risk of heart disease
Experts are now warning that ultra-processed foods should be a "wake-up call" on health to governments after the startling results were presented.
WHO reveals 80% of the world unknowingly use traditional medicines
More than 40 per cent of pharmaceutical products have been made from herbal plants, with health professionals declaring cost-effectiveness as one of the major benefits of using herbal medicines.
Research unveils the challenges and promise of wearables
The realm of wearable technology offers vast potential for enhancing our lifestyles; however, a consortium of global researchers highlights that this swiftly evolving domain also ushers in substantial hurdles.
Healthcare workers can benefit from exercise apps to improve their mental health
Research from the University of British Columbia suggests that exercise apps can reduce depressive symptoms and combat mental illness in healthcare workers.
Recent research reveals structural differences in the hypothalamus of obese people
Cambridge scientists have discovered that the hypothalamus is different in the brains of people who are obese, compared to people who are a healthy weight.
UK Health Security Agency launches world-leading Vaccine Development and Evaluation Centre
UKHSA launches cutting-edge Vaccine Development and Evaluation Centre (VDEC) at Porton Down. 200 scientists target deadly pathogens, including COVID-19 variants, accelerating global vaccine research and readiness.
Urgent travel warning as 'potentially fatal disease' strikes France
France receives thousands of tourists every week throughout the summer season.
UK households struggling with food access and prices may lead to soaring obesity rates
UK MPs' report reveals one out of five households struggle with food access, leading to obesity concerns. Calls for action on affordability and nutrition.
People living with dementia pay 1.4 million yearly visits to the emergency room for healthcare
People living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia pay over 1 million visits to receive emergency care, according to a new study.
'We need to look after the workers who look after us', says mental health fund
Backed by a mental health fund, the Safety Sensescaping Project aims to create safe and mentally healthy environments for all healthcare workers.
Low-cost ketamine can be used to treat severe depression, according to study
According to a recent study from the University of New South Wales, a low-cost version of ketamine has been shown to effectively treat severe depression.
New study examines the scope and integration of music therapy
A new study examines the scope and integration of a music therapy programme within 10 University Hospitals' medical centres.
Could talking therapy for depression prove better and cheaper than CBT?
Results of a pilot trial from the University of Exeter suggest that a new form of talking therapy can be a more effective treatment for depression than CBT.
Getting plenty of shut-eye every night can reduce your negative thoughts
A new study from the University of York has found that achieving plenty of high-quality sleep every night can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.
What you don't know about the genetic coding behind bipolar disorder
In a recent study, researchers examined the genetic coding, associations and heritability within bipolar disorder models, with almost six million adults over the age of 18 in the US alone being found to be affected by severe bipolar disorder.
Looking to start a family? The right amount of exercise might help
If you're a couple looking to start a family, maintaining a healthy level of exercise and physical activity may increase your chances, a new study suggests.
Memories of childhood abuse affects mental health more than the experience
A recent study from King's College London has suggested that the way childhood abuse and/or neglect is processed affects mental health more than the experience.
Does depression after traumatic brain injury represent a new disease?
Results of a new study suggest that depression following traumatic brain injury may be a clinically distinct disorder instead of a major depressive disorder.
Child ADHD medication not linked to increased substance abuse, study finds
A new study has found that treating childhood ADHD with stimulant medications is not associated with increased substance abuse in later life.
Skin cancer cases in UK reach record high: report
The number of skin cancer cases in the UK has seen a record increase, according to the data provided by Cancer Research UK.
HIV patients are susceptible to psychosocial challenges, study suggests
New research from HIV/AIDS experts shows that patients with HIV are vulnerable to psychosocial challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse and more.