Obesity increases risk of mental disorders
Obesity increases risk of mental disorders: People suffering from obesity are at a significantly greater risk of also developing mental…
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‘Smart bandages’ could provide drug-free wound care
A new generation of wirelessly-powered, environmentally-friendly ‘smart bandages’ could help patients with non-healing wounds avoid infections, scientists say. The bandage…
Parkinson’s AI proves accuracy
The results of a multi-site clinical study analysing the performance of PDMonitor, a pioneering Parkinson’s Disease monitoring device from PD…
Tick tock – the liver controls the circadian clock
Tick tock – the liver controls the circadian clock: University of Queensland-led research has revealed liver cells influence the body’s…
How Technology Affects Our Sleep
It is fair to say that bedtime is one of the most anticipated moments of the day. After rushing around…
Recognition that non-sugar sweeteners are not healthy
BANT welcomes the new guidelines published by the World health Organisation (WHO) in which they recommend against the use of…
MCT oil: Can eating fat actually make you thin?
That's the question Dr Gisela Helfer, Associate Professor in Physiology at the University of Bradford, will be posing at a…
Try new foods in old age to ward off dementia
TRYING new foods as we age could help ward off dementia, according to academic research. Dr Ritchie Williamson, Director of Research…
Clothes for young women with Type 1 diabetes
A clothing range specifically made for young women with Type 1 diabetes could be the final result of work being…
Some obesity-related genes protect people from type 2 diabetes
Some obesity-related genes protect people from type 2 diabetes, while others increase risk: New research presented today at the Diabetes…