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Nutrition

Could common childhood allergies be linked back to our gut?

An unbalanced gut microbiome was found to be associated with four common childhood allergies - eczema, asthma, food allergies and hay fever.

29/08/2023

Health news

Eye scans could reveal signs of Parkinson’s disease 7 years earlier

Using eye scan data and machine learning, researchers have confirmed artificial intelligence (AI) can spot subtle signs of Parkinson’s years before a clinical diagnosis.

22/08/2023

Health news

Pig's kidney continues to work in brain-dead man for over a month

The body of a 57-year-old man declared brain dead was donated by his family to scientists pioneering the use of animal organs in transplant surgery.

18/08/2023

Health news

Tiny robot tentacle could revolutionise the way we detect lung cancer

The robot tentacle, which measures around 2 mm in diameter, can reach the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs - unlike current technology.

31/07/2023

Health news

Exercising before surgery could help patients recover, study finds

Exercising before undergoing major surgery could help patients avoid common complications like pneumonia, cardiac and abdominal problems.

13/07/2023

Health news

New Alzheimer’s drug gets full approval from US regulators

The treatment received conditional approval in January, but received full approval following a review of data from a further 1,800 patient study that showed the drug slowed cognitive decline by 5 months.

07/07/2023

Health news

UK moves forward with trials of new cancer vaccine in humans

The UK government has signed an agreement with COVID vaccine developer BioNTech to treat up to 10,000 cancer patients with a new vaccine.

06/07/2023

Health news

How zebrafish could hold the key to fighting brain cancer in humans

Zebrafish brains share a number of characteristics with those of humans, which is why they’re being used to track the movement of cancer cells in real time.

26/06/2023

Health news

UK researchers trialling breath test for early detection of cancer

The breath test allows researchers to capture vapours and gases which can be analysed to detect the presence of biomarkers of certain cancers.

15/06/2023

Health news

Could this thermal dummy ‘ANDI’ help prevent heat-related illnesses?

Researchers hope to use the data to design solutions such as cooling clothes or backpack exoskeletons for cooling support.

13/06/2023

Health news

Scientists develop new repellent that can stop 99% of mosquitos

Scientists in Israel have developed a new kind of 'chemical camouflage' that could more effectively keep pesky mosquito bites at bay.

10/06/2023

Health news

The prosthetic workshop helping wounded Ukrainians rebuild their lives

At the Unbroken National Rehabilitation Center in Lviv, more than 100 service members and civilians have been fitted with prosthetics over the past six months.

24/05/2023

Health news

Brain signals provide clues for treating chronic pain

Researchers have identified an area of the brain associated with chronic pain, raising hopes for new treatments.

23/05/2023

Health news

Scientists find protein that can extend lives and kill cancer cells

The researchers aim to reduce cancer recurrence risks, supercharge cancer-killing cells, and explore the potential for extending human lifespans.

19/05/2023

Health news

Reading your mind: This AI system can translate thoughts to text

The AI system can translate people’s thoughts to text, by scanning their brains while they listen to a story - or even imagine telling a story.

02/05/2023

Health news

Biologists in Argentina are battling dengue with atomic energy

Researchers at the National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA) are employing atomic energy to sterilise male mosquitoes which will then be released into the wild.

25/04/2023

Health news

Italian scientists create rechargeable edible battery from foodstuffs

The battery is made from food products like almonds, capers, activated charcoal, seaweed, gold leaf and beeswax that can be fully digested by the human body without health risks.

14/04/2023

Health news

Experimental new pill eliminates cancer in third of leukaemia patients

More than half of the patients enrolled in an early clinical trial responded to the drug. One-third saw their cancer vanish entirely.

26/03/2023

Culture news

Women's History Month: Why is ADHD so underdiagnosed in females?

As part of Euronews Culture's coverage of Women's History Month we look at why there is still such a lack of understanding around Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in girls and women.

14/03/2023

Health news

Dosage tailored to patient DNA could drastically cut drug side effects

By tailoring doses of medicines, these researchers saw a reduction in serious side effects in patients.

06/02/2023