This is how treating pets for cancer can revolutionize healthcare for humans
94% of cancer therapies developed using mice fail to benefit people. But pets are almost perfect models to trial new disease treatments, researchers say.
This is how public trust in healthcare companies can be restored
Trust in healthcare companies fell to 62% in 2022, compared with 73% in May 2020, according to Edelman's latest report. Here, they suggest some solutions.
UK Diabetes Programme Has Prevented 1,800 Diagnoses
The 9-month Diabetes Prevention Programme, run by the NHS in Britain, has led to a 7% drop in diagnoses between 2018-19.
Health and wellbeing: The latest news and research
Top health news: BA.2 Omicron COVID-19 subvariant now dominant worldwide; "Dangerous moment" in fight against polio; New hope in efforts to stop malaria.
Microplastics Found In Human Blood
Though the amounts of microplastics detected in the blood were only tiny, the scientists called it a ‘breakthrough’ result.
How to boost inclusive investment decision-making in global health
Disciplined procedures to evaluate options for healthcare investment can reduce bias and correct power imbalances.
People have lost trust in healthcare systems because of COVID. How can the damage be healed?
More than 50% of people have lost confidence in healthcare systems due to COVID. To tackle this, healthcare firms must address issues beyond medical care.
How biology and economics could affect your health
A Yale study finds a possible reason why there's a high incidence of diabetes and metabolic diseases among those of 'normal weight' in developed countries.
Scientists have discovered antibiotic properties in bacteria
Despite the difficulties of cultivating bacteria in a laboratory setting, a recent study shows they could be valuable as a source of active ingredients.
Poor dental health costs employers $54 billion a year. Here’s how to fix it
The financial and health implications of unmanaged oral health are huge. But an integrated approach to dental and medical care could help prevent disease.
Scientists Create Robot Fish Powered By Human Heart Cells
The biohybrid robotic fish is helping scientists study the underlying mechanisms that make hearts tick.
Therapy Dogs Relieve Pain In Hospital Patients, Study Finds
The study could pave the way for dogs in emergency departments, say the authors.