Victims of the NHS dentistry crisis
From a man forced to pull out his own teeth with pliers to one who travelled to UKRAINE for treatment, the victims of the NHS dentistry crisis amid fears service is ‘gone for good’ with 80% of practices now not…
Read MoreCreating a passion that will get you in shape quickly
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Read MoreCould too much 'good' cholesterol be bad for your brain?
It helps protect your heart, but could too much ‘good’ cholesterol be bad for your brain? We know it as ‘good’ cholesterol, but is our understanding of HDL cholesterol all wrong? Should we in fact be worried if our levels…
Read MoreFemale researchers receive only one-third of NIH R01 grants, research finds
From 2012 to 2022, female researchers were awarded only one-third of National Institutes of Health Research Project Grants (R01 grants), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology, held from Dec. 9 to…
Read MoreScientists discover ways to target protein that fuels tumour growth
Hope in battle against deadliest types of cancer after scientists discover new ways to target impenetrable ‘Death Star’ protein that fuels tumour growth Scientists found ‘vulnerabilities’ in drug-resistant surface of ‘death star’ protein Experts hope the findings could lead to cancer…
Read MoreSpinal cord treatment offers relief and sensation to lower limb amputees
In a recent study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, researchers from the United States of America (USA) used commercially available electrodes for closed-loop spinal cord stimulation (SCS) in three individuals with transtibial amputation. They found that the approach helped evoke…
Read MoreUrgent need for action as vaping spreads through social media
Reviewed A University of Queensland research project will investigate the online influences behind young people taking up vaping, and develop social media content to support them in quitting the habit. Dr Carmen Lim from UQ's National Centre for Youth Substance…
Read MoreFive signs when you wake up that could signal a serious sleep disorder
Sleep apnoea is uncommon but widespread, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It’s when a person’s breathing stops and starts while they sleep, and needs to be treated because it can lead to more serious problems, such as heart disease and…
Read MoreResearchers discover first-ever link between hemoglobin-like protein and normal heart development
In a study led by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, researchers discovered for the first time that a certain kind of protein similar to hemoglobin, called cytoglobin, plays an important role in the development of the heart. Specifically,…
Read MoreFacility fees charged by hospitals for colonoscopy procedures higher than those charged by surgical centers
U.S. hospitals charge facility fees for colonoscopy procedures covered by private health insurance that are on average approximately 55% higher than facility fees billed by smaller clinics known as ambulatory surgical centers, according to a study led by researchers at…
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