Can a horse have depression or sleep problems? Researchers at Aberystwyth University are hoping to find out, after developing a test using touch screens. Horses use their noses to distinguish and match images, and are rewarded with food when they get this right. The BBC reports the study could have implications for how horses are … Continue reading Test to find out if horses can have depression

Childbirth is often described as one of life’s most profound experiences, but for many, it can be fraught with anxiety, pain and trauma. Autism is a lifelong neurotype, which affects around 3% of people. It is linked to differences in communication and sensory processing. Women have historically been under diagnosed with autism, diagnosed at an … Continue reading Autistic women face barriers to safe and supportive maternity care

A cutting edge medical device which purifies and concentrates urine could be a game changer in the research and diagnosis of health conditions including cancer. With the support of Bangor University, Caernarfon based Bee Robotics Ltd developed a prototype which purifies urine to leave a concentrated sample for biological analysis. Spearheaded by coordinator Osborn Jones, … Continue reading Welsh invention a “game changer” in research and diagnosis of health conditions including cancer

Researchers at Swansea University have developed a revolutionary bone graft substitute inspired by coral which not only promotes faster healing but dissolves naturally in the body after the repair is complete. This groundbreaking research, led by Dr Zhidao Xia from Swansea University Medical School in collaboration with colleagues from the Faculty of Science and Engineering … Continue reading Scientists develop coral inspired material to revolutionise bone repair

Writing in The Conversation, David Benton, Professor Emeritus (Human & Health Sciences), Medicine Health and Life Science at Swansea University says “Ultra-processed foods are the latest nutritional villains, associated with several diseases of the modern world, from obesity to heart disease. However, many nutritionists question whether the term “ultra processed” does any more than create … Continue reading We have the technology to turn ultra processed food from foe to friend

Bacterial infections could be the trigger for type 1 diabetes, according to new research by Cardiff University. For the first time, scientists have found that proteins from bacteria can trigger the immune system to attack insulin producing cells, leading to the development of type 1 diabetes. The new research showed that killer T-cells, a type … Continue reading Bacteria triggers type 1 diabetes

High levels of absorbed cocaine have been found in South Wales’ wastewater, according to a new study. The BBC reports the largest consumption was found to have peaked during rugby internationals in Cardiff in 2021, when Wales faced South Africa, which found 8.54 milligrams of the illegal drug per day, per 1,000 people. By comparison, … Continue reading Wales v South Africa: Highest levels of cocaine found in wastewater

Menopause affects all women differently, and each person’s experience is unique. While some women view menopause as a new lease of life, others can experience a host of new symptoms and changes to their body. Many of these changes can have an effect on health, too, even increasing a woman’s risk of developing certain health … Continue reading Menopause can increase your likelihood of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension — but exercise can help lower risk

A team of researchers from Cardiff and Aberystwyth Universities have been awarded funding of nearly £1.2m by UKRI to develop a novel point of care mycobacterium tuberculosis detector for humans and animals capable of delivering a result within one hour. Cardiff University says the technology will be completely transformative in the rapid diagnosis of TB … Continue reading New user friendly technology will revolutionise the rapid diagnosis of TB

Cardiff University researchers are examining how the use of WhatsApp can engage Black men in Butetown and Grangetown with prostate cancer risk information and increase prostate cancer awareness. New research funded by Cancer Research UK will fund a collaborative project at Cardiff University to examine the effectiveness of using WhatsApp as a tool for sharing … Continue reading How WhatsApp can help with prostate cancer detection and diagnosis