Health news Could Botox help treat mental health conditions by stopping frowning? Scientists argue that by halting the negative emotional feedback that frowning sends to the brain, Botox may be useful in the treatment of mood disorders and depression. 28/09/2022
Health news Loneliness could be ageing you faster than smoking, new study finds Researchers created a deep-learning "ageing clock" to find out what was causing an acceleration in ageing. 27/09/2022
Health news Flies on food aren’t just a nuisance. They're dangerous to your health Trigger warning: don’t read this when you’re eating. The common house fly could pose a health risk if it lands on your food. 22/09/2022
World Algerian pharmaceutical boom paves way to health security In partnership with anep Algeria has become one of Africa's leading pharmaceutical producers. More than 2.5 billion euros worth of medicines were produced last year. Some 200 production units cover nearly 70% of the country's generic needs. Which is helping to provide health security in the country and region. 19/09/2022
Health news How limb-regenerating salamanders could help humans heal wounds Scientists think the salamander's genes hold the secret to regenerating body tissue. 17/09/2022
Health news This bionic hand can be updated remotely anytime, anywhere British prosthetics manufacturer Covvi convinced Australian Paralympian Jessica Smith to try this bionic hand, which can be updated remotely according to her needs. 16/09/2022
Smart Health No borders for diseases or EU patients In partnership with The European Commission One thing that the Covid-19 pandemic categorically demonstrated to the world was that disease does not recognise borders. So why should EU patients? By sharing cross-border health data doctors can now treat patients from other member states by using Patient Summary services and e-prescriptions. 15/09/2022
Europe News EU implements 21st cross-border healthcare In partnership with The European Commission As Covid-19 swept across the globe, one factor became blindlingly obvious: disease does not recognise borders. The EU is implementing digital initiatives in all member states to ensure high quality cross-border healthcare for consenting EU citizens, wherever they become ill or injured. 15/09/2022
Green News Want to age gracefully? Take some tips from the naked mole rat Researchers are studying naked mole rats to try and unlock their anti-ageing, anti-illness secrets - and help people suffering with arthritis. 14/09/2022
Green News This city in Finland is giving residents a ‘planetary’ prescription Five participants in the city of Lahti were put on a two-month ‘planetary health plan’ to see if making greener choices could be good for their wellbeing. 14/09/2022
Health news Beyond condoms: How birth control is now becoming a male affair From a male birth control pill to reversible vasectomy and a hormonal shoulder gel: what’s in the works for male contraceptives? 14/09/2022
Health news This blood test can spot cancer before you show any symptoms The Galleri blood test can detect cancers that don’t currently have routine screening methods. 12/09/2022
Tech News How tech innovations changed the world during Queen Elizabeth’s reign From the Moon-walk to the Internet, vaccines and social media: these are the key innovations of Elizabeth II’s reign. 09/09/2022
Culture news Justin Bieber cancels tour dates; what we can learn from his example Cancelling tours, not promoting films and quitting social media; why we should all copy the examples of these celebrities 09/09/2022
Green News Could immunity boosting foods also be good for the planet? Researchers in Australia looked at more than 2,000 recommendations to determine their impact on the planet. 08/09/2022
Health news Woman who can ‘smell’ Parkinson’s helps develop new quick test The breakthrough could pave the way to better diagnosis and management of patients with Parkinson’s disease, for which there is currently no simple test. 07/09/2022
Smart Health The shape of things to come for cross-border healthcare in the EU In partnership with The European Commission With a massive increase of mobility within the EU, the European Health Data Space is set to play a leading role in facilitating the exchange of EU citizens cross-border health-data. 01/09/2022
Smart Health The Future of Health-Data and Cross-Border Healthcare in The EU In partnership with The European Commission With a massive increase of mobility within the EU, the European Health Data Space is set to play a leading role in facilitating the exchange of EU citizens cross-border #health-data. 01/09/2022
Health news How was your day? This robot might finally get children to answer Would you confide in this robot? Some children shared information with it that they didn’t share before. 01/09/2022
People This brain tumour-survivor is trekking North Africa’s highest peak Matt’s tumour went unnoticed for nearly a decade. After years of neurosurgery and chemotherapy, he’s climbing a mountain. 28/08/2022