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Music therapy approach can ease distress in dementia patients

A new treatment that uses music therapy on dementia wards could improve care and support for some of the NHS's most vulnerable patients.

16 Jul 2025

Experts highlight urgent need to regulate bariatric and metabolic surgery medical tourism

Medical tourism for bariatric and weight reduction surgery needs urgent regulation to protect recipients' health, especially as the data show that tourist numbers are increasing despite the advent of weight loss drugs, say experts in a commentary published online in BMJ Global Health.

16 Jul 2025

New micro physiological system emulates different regions of the human lung

Respiratory infections such as COVID-19 have been responsible for numerous pandemics and have placed a substantial burden on healthcare systems.

16 Jul 2025

New adhesive could offer a more comfortable alternative for medical device users

Wearable healthcare devices, such as glucose monitors and heart monitors, are popular due to their ability to gather real-time data that supports users' health and safety.

16 Jul 2025

University of Zurich develops molecules to rapidly detect dangerous bacteria

Rapidly identifying certain bacteria allows antibiotic treatments to be optimised. A team from the University of Zurich, supported by the SNSF, has developed molecules to detect and capture certain species.

16 Jul 2025

A million veterans gave DNA to aid health research. Scientists worry the data will be wasted.

One of the world's biggest genetic databases comprises DNA data donated over the years by more than a million retired military service members. It's part of a project run by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

16 Jul 2025

New review identifies promising and under-researched OTC depression aids

Most people have heard of St John's Wort and omega-3s. But did you know there are a lot more over-the-counter herbal products and supplements out there targeting depression? In our review of clinical trials of these products, we found 64 different over-the-counter (OTC) products that have been evaluated for depression – but with differing levels of evidence for each.

16 Jul 2025

Routine vaccines may be the key to fighting antibiotic resistance

A study reveals that rising vaccine coverage in children is linked to reduced antibiotic prescriptions, suggesting a shift in the fight against drug resistance.

16 Jul 2025

Study reveals stigma causes more distress than disease itself

The stigma of having alopecia causes more depression and anxiety than the disease itself, new research has found.

16 Jul 2025

New insights into depressive symptoms in premature ovarian insufficiency

Premature menopause has been described as a life-changing diagnosis with profound physical, psychological, and social consequences. Affected women not only experience the effects of estrogen deficiency, but they also experience the unanticipated loss of reproductive function.

16 Jul 2025

Virtual eye clinics in shopping centers cut waiting times for routine appointments

Innovative virtual eye clinics in shopping centres could significantly reduce waiting times for routine eye appointments, UCL-led research suggests in a first-of-its-kind study.

15 Jul 2025

People with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia benefit from exercise yet lack personalized guidance

Personalized exercise guidance is needed for people living with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), the most common type of blood cancer, according to a new study led by the University of Surrey.

15 Jul 2025

OMED Health launches new gastrointestinal treatments and services through personalized Health Plans

OMED Health ("OMED"), a UK-based business pioneering non-invasive breath analysis for gut health and part of Owlstone Medical ("Owlstone"), the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announced the launch of OMED Health Plans, personalized treatments and services to help patients gain control of their functional gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, a problem that affects over one billion people worldwide.

15 Jul 2025

Even grave errors at rehab hospitals go unpenalized and undisclosed

Rehab hospitals that help people recover from major surgeries and injuries have become a highly lucrative slice of the health care business.

15 Jul 2025

Americans divided on how to manage neck and back pain, survey reveals

New survey data from the Orlando Health Spine Center reveals a significant difference among Americans on how to manage neck and back pain.

15 Jul 2025

Novel AI-powered retina tracker detects eye disease in under one second

A novel AI-powered retina tracker can analyze retinal images with near-perfect accuracy in under one second, according to a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.

15 Jul 2025

New AI tool can help doctors read chest X‑rays better and improve health care outcomes

Can artificial intelligence, or AI, potentially transform health care for the better? Now, rising to the challenge, an Arizona State University team of researchers has built a powerful new AI tool, called Ark+, to help doctors read chest X‑rays better and improve health care outcomes.

15 Jul 2025

Nasal antibody spray shields mice from pollen-triggered allergies and asthma

Intranasal delivery of a monoclonal IgG1 antibody targeting mugwort pollen protected mice from allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms, without lowering systemic IgE levels. This localized, non-invasive approach dampened Th2 inflammation and preserved healthy airway tissue in sensitized mice.

14 Jul 2025

New imaging technique reveals mitochondrial activity inside live animals

In this study, researcher developed a new imaging approach that combines two powerful techniques to solve this problem. First, a special type of microscope called a two-photon microscope is used, which can look deep into live tissues with minimal damage.

14 Jul 2025

Viome and Scripps Research join forces to develop at-home RNA test for colon cancer prevention

Viome Life Sciences, the leader in AI-powered, RNA-based diagnostics and precision nutrition and Scripps Research, the leader in accelerating the impact of fundamental research on human health, today announced a strategic partnership to develop and clinically validate the first at-home RNA test designed to detect precancerous colon polyps, enabling early prevention of colorectal cancer.

14 Jul 2025

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Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Music therapy approach can ease distress in dementia patients

Experts highlight urgent need to regulate bariatric and metabolic surgery medical tourism

New micro physiological system emulates different regions of the human lung

New adhesive could offer a more comfortable alternative for medical device users

University of Zurich develops molecules to rapidly detect dangerous bacteria

A million veterans gave DNA to aid health research. Scientists worry the data will be wasted.

New review identifies promising and under-researched OTC depression aids

Routine vaccines may be the key to fighting antibiotic resistance

Study reveals stigma causes more distress than disease itself

New insights into depressive symptoms in premature ovarian insufficiency

Virtual eye clinics in shopping centers cut waiting times for routine appointments

People with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia benefit from exercise yet lack personalized guidance

OMED Health launches new gastrointestinal treatments and services through personalized Health Plans

Even grave errors at rehab hospitals go unpenalized and undisclosed

Americans divided on how to manage neck and back pain, survey reveals

Novel AI-powered retina tracker detects eye disease in under one second

New AI tool can help doctors read chest X‑rays better and improve health care outcomes

Nasal antibody spray shields mice from pollen-triggered allergies and asthma

New imaging technique reveals mitochondrial activity inside live animals

Viome and Scripps Research join forces to develop at-home RNA test for colon cancer prevention

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