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22nd June 2016

Back Pain Could Be Beaten By A Tiny New Implant

Chronic back pain affects the lives of millions of people in the UK and worldwide. Many of its sufferers are dependent on painkillers but these … Read More
15th April 2016

Toothpaste That May Halt Tooth Decay To Be Launched

Tooth decay and sensitivity is thought to affect over 13 million people in the UK alone. A new toothpaste that may be able to halt … Read More
6th November 2015

Brain Training Games May Help Prevent Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Researchers at King’s College London have found that online brain training games are beneficial for older people. Findings from their large-scale study showed that the … Read More
4th November 2015

Google Wearables Could One Day be Used to Track Our Mental Health

Google Life Sciences recently hired mental health expert Dr Thomas Insel to investigate how technology can help diagnose and treat mental health conditions. Dr Insel … Read More
26th October 2015

Ultrasound Could Speed Up Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) say that ultrasound could be used to speed up the absorption of … Read More
16th October 2015

New Smart Insoles Warm the Feet and Work as a Pedometer

When winter comes, we all occasionally experience the uncomfortable feeling of icy cold feet. However, a new smart insole offers to keep your toes toasty … Read More
16th October 2015

Study Warns that Majority of NHS-Approved Depression Apps are Unproven

A study carried out at the University of Liverpool has revealed that the majority of apps for depression that are approved by the NHS have … Read More

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