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An agetech venture aiming to revolutionise fall detection and prevention and smart care has raised €35m to advance its mission for ageing well with dignity. Nobi, founded in 2018 by serial entrepreneur and angel investor Roeland Pelgrims, completed the fundraise following promising results for trials of its care sector tech. Its AI smart light, focused [...]
Researchers have found that a newly developed diet inspired by the eating habits of non-industrialised societies can significantly reduce the risk of a number of chronic diseases – and are to share recipes with the public. Industrialised diets—high in processed foods and low in fibre— have contributed to a substantial rise in chronic diseases like [...]
While child deaths in England fell temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have now risen to new heights, new research has found. The study has shown that children were less likely to die during the pandemic lockdown (April 2020–March 2021) than at any time before or since, with 377 fewer deaths than expected from the [...]
Researchers in Sweden have determined how children’s immune systems react to different kinds of cancer depending on their age. The study reveals significant differences between the immune response of children and adults, and has the potential to lead to new tailored treatments for children with cancer. Petter Brodin, professor of paediatric immunology at the Department [...]
New research from Ireland has revealed the significant benefits of regular dog walking for older adults. The study found that regular dog walking, defined as at least four times per week, is associated with improved mobility, reduced fear of falling and a lower likelihood of unexplained falls. Up to now, little research has looked at [...]
People with COPD experience more falls and related injuries requiring medical care when using common fall-risk increasing drugs, according to a new study. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory lung disease, comprising several conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Symptoms include breathlessness, fatigue and chronic cough. The disease is the fourth leading cause [...]
Among children with cancer, those with obesity at the time of diagnosis may face an elevated risk of dying, a recent population study has revealed. The retrospective study was based on information from the Cancer in Young People in Canada (CYP-C) database, including all children with newly diagnosed cancer aged 2 to 18 years across [...]
Deep sleep may wash away waste buildup in the brain during waking hours, an essential process for maintaining brain health, new research has found. The findings also offer insights into how sleep aids may disrupt the “brainwashing” system, potentially affecting cognitive function in the long run. Scientists have known that the brain has a built-in [...]
Childhood smoking before age 15 increases a person’s risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new stud from the US. COPD is an inflammatory lung disease, comprising several conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and can be caused by genetics and irritants like smoke or pollution. The disease affects more than [...]
A team of UK researchers has just been awarded £3.5 million funding from Johnson & Johnson to investigate mechanisms of response and non-response to biologic and targeted synthetic therapies in rheumatoid arthritis. In this new study, researchers will take biopsies from patients both before and during treatment during their routine care, to understand why some [...]
