Australian of the Year, Professor Richard Scolyer, has expressed astonishment at the success of a groundbreaking treatment for aggressive brain tumors. Following promising outcomes in his own case, where a pioneering immunotherapy approach has prevented tumor recurrence for 10 months, world-first clinical trials are on the horizon. Professor Scolyer, diagnosedContinue Reading

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A study is being conducted to see if swimming outdoors can help reduce symptoms of depression. Researchers from the University of Portsmouth and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are looking for volunteers to participate in the study, which will include swimming sessions in various locations across England. The study followsContinue Reading

Big data analytics in health research involves utilizing large and complex datasets to gain insights into various aspects of health, disease, and healthcare delivery. Researchers use advanced analytics techniques to analyze diverse sources of data, including electronic health records (EHRs), genetic information, medical imaging, sensor data from wearables, social mediaContinue Reading

Experts say using glass or stainless steel containers for water is safer. Researchers found that bottled water sold in stores can contain tiny pieces of plastic called nanoparticles. These particles are so small that you can’t even see them under a microscope. Nanoplastics, as they’re called, are super tiny andContinue Reading

NVIDIA and Hippocratic AI have joined forces to pioneer AI-powered nurses, marking a significant advancement in healthcare technology. This collaboration aims to revolutionize patient care delivery by utilizing AI to offer efficient and cost-effective services. The introduction of AI nurses, providing medical advice via video calls at $9 an hour,Continue Reading

A new yet-to-be-published study, led by Victor Wenze Zhong (Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China), presented this week at a meeting of the American Heart Association suggests that intermittent fasting, where you eat only during a limited time each day, might increase theContinue Reading

Imagine this: Over 1 billion people, including kids, teens, and adults, are battling obesity worldwide. It’s like a global issue, with obesity becoming the top form of malnutrition in lots of places. This information dropped in a study published in The Lancet journal on February 29. The effects of obesityContinue Reading

The Angolan Ministry of Health, backed by the World Health Organization, recently hosted a workshop to give the thumbs up to their Multisectoral NCD Plan. This gathering was a melting pot of experts, academics, government officials, community leaders, and private sector players, all emphasizing the power of teamwork in fightingContinue Reading