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Scientists and medics have developed an ultra-rapid method of genetically diagnosing brain tumours that will cut the time it takes to classify them from 6-8 weeks to as little as two hours, which could improve care for thousands of patients each year in the UK. The...

Longevity is the new scientific and societal obsession, but conversations get stuck in complex research or Silicon Valley fantasy. The nonprofit Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the leading research organisation for the wellness industry, today announced its new...

MBody Media, the company behind the UK’s largest menopause events, Menopause in Aesthetics and Pause Live, is excited to announce the launch of the Future Patient Congress. The Future Patient Congress 2026 is a conference and exhibition that will bring together the...

A groundbreaking new preclinical study suggests that matcha may be even more effective than traditional green tea in protecting the intestines from radiation-induced injury, a common complication for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Researchers studied female...

A recent study by researchers at Wenzhou Medical University in China underscores the significant role of sleep patterns in promoting healthy ageing and longevity. The study, published in Nature Aging, analysed data from over 10,000 adults aged 65 and older, revealing...

Most consumers believe that food and beverage manufacturers should declare if a product has been made with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI), new research shows. In a survey commissioned by Ingredient Communications and conducted by SurveyGoo, 83% of...

A team of scientists, including a cognitive sleep expert from the University of Lincoln, UK, have made a recommendation to the government for the adoption of a country-wide permanent Standard Time. The group issued a statement through the British Sleep Society (BSS),...

Comfort eating to cheer ourselves up is nothing new but it’s recently escalated among Millennials and Gen Zs. As negative political and economic news escalates on both sides of the Pond, ‘doom eating’ is on the rise and could lead to serious problems, warns a leading...

The global wellness industry hit an all-time high valuation of US$6.3trn in 2023, according to new research from the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). The Global Wellness Economy Monitor 2024 has predicted it will reach US$9trn in 2028, which is nearly double what it...

Mouth cancer is becoming an increasingly serious issue across the UK, with 10,825 new cases diagnosed every year — a worrying 133% increase over the past two decades. Yet, despite this alarming rise, many people remain unaware of the main causes and risk factors that...

The latest data from the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) shows record levels of Brits are using private healthcare. More than half of the people in the UK have close family or friends who have used private healthcare. The latest data from the...

A recent study by researchers at Wenzhou Medical University in China underscores the significant role of sleep patterns in promoting healthy ageing and longevity. The study, published in Nature Aging, analysed data from over 10,000 adults aged 65 and older, revealing...