New research suggests that 45.2% of 16-year-olds experience mental health problems, revealing the extent of mental illness in Northern Ireland. This is according to data published by Dr Nicole Bond and Professor Siobhán O’Neil, Mental Health Champion for Northern Ireland. The statistics were further stratified by gender, suggesting that mental health problems are more prevalent in girls than boys. While … Continued
For adults with type 2 diabetes, the swap is associated with lower rates of early death due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other causes, finds new research published by The BMJ. A greater increase in coffee and tea consumption from before to after a diabetes diagnosis was associated with fewer deaths. Researchers suggest that these findings highlight … Continued
A new study on ‘beneficial’ chemicals found in red wine for oral health has caused debate among experts. The research, publicised widely in the media, suggests that a glass of wine a day could be good for oral health. The study found that chemicals called polyphenols, which are found in red wine, help to prevent … Continued
A new sleep apnoea device from medical device company Imthera Medical will be tested on its first two patients. The patients have been implanted with the company’s Aura6000 system as part of a randomised, controlled, prospective, multicentre clinical trial being conducted in the US and Europe. ‘Too many patients are left untreated or undertreated by … Continued
Chewing gum could help turn off incessant ‘earworms’, a study has found. Research found that people who chewed gum after hearing catchy songs were less likely to think about the song and reduced the amount they ‘heard’ the song in their heads by one third. The results also revealed that chewing gum might help reduce … Continued
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