A powerful new short film, from the FutureNeuro Research Ireland Centre and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences sheds light on the urgent need to address the impact of climate change on brain health. Produced in collaboration with the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Climate Change Commission, the film calls for urgent action to … Read more
New research reveals that larger cities see lower rates of both obesity and impulsivity, uncovering how lifestyle, education, and mental healthcare shape healthier urban populations. Study: Investigating the link between impulsivity and obesity through urban scaling laws. Image Credit: Markus Mainka / Shutterstock In a recent article published in the journal PLOS Complex Systems, researchers explored the … Read more
A massive treatment gap is leaving millions vulnerable to untreatable infections in low- and middle-income countries, as new data shows a dire shortfall in access to life-saving antibiotics. Study: Estimated undertreatment of carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections in eight low-income and middle-income countries: a modelling study. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI Generator / Shutterstock.com A recent Lancet Infectious … Read more
An increase in physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, while inactivity may be detrimental to brain health. This is the main conclusion of a scientific paper published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, which highlights the need to promote physical activity among middle-aged adults. The study is the result of a … Read more
Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that cause everything from the common cold to meningitis, polio, type 1 diabetes, and much more. Over 100 different types have been described by researchers, and millions of people are infected each year. “Enteroviruses pose a significant global health problem,” said Erlend Ravlo, a PhD research fellow at the … Read more
Apr 9 2025 In the face of ongoing funding disruptions to US foreign assistance programmes, a group of international experts calls for urgent action to ensure the continuation of life-saving interventions and support for children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. The new Health Policy analysis, published in The Lancet, estimates that 1 … Read more
Can food really be your best medicine? A new review maps how tailored diets could transform public health—if science can keep up with the hype. Food as medicine intervention pyramid. Review: Advances in Food-as-Medicine interventions and their impact on future food production, processing, and supply chains In a recent review published in the journal Advances in … Read more
The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test for stool samples, until now recommended only for children, could be established as an additional test for diagnosing tuberculosis in adults living with HIV. This is the main conclusion of the Stool4TB Alliance study, led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by the “la Caixa” Foundation, … Read more
An AI model trained on large amounts of genetic data can predict whether bacteria will become antibiotic-resistant. The new study shows that antibiotic resistance is more easily transmitted between genetically similar bacteria and mainly occurs in wastewater treatment plants and inside the human body. By understanding how resistance in bacteria arises, we can better … Read more
Despite universal healthcare access, most French adults have sub-optimal heart health—but new research shows that even modest improvements in lifestyle could dramatically cut cardiovascular risk. Study: Life’s Essential 8 cardiovascular health status of 18-69-year-old individuals in France. Image Credit: Good dreams – Studio / Shutterstock Despite substantial advancements in medicine, cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of … Read more