A new study has revealed important information about how a patient’s testosterone level can help protect them from severe Covid-19. Previous research involving Swansea University investigated how sex hormones are likely to be important determinants of Covid-19 severity. Now the university reports digit ratio expert Professor John Manning, of the Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and … Continue reading Experts provide further proof of the role testosterone plays in preventing severe Covid

Welsh scientists are testing how people react to eating food containing insects as part of research into developing greener protein. Insects are a common feature of people’s everyday diets in countries around the world, such as Mexico, China and Ghana. They offer a more environmentally friendly source of protein than many other food stuffs, and … Continue reading Crickets in your brownies? Welsh scientists launch insect based food taste tests

In a study of 128,294 women from the UK, a team from Cardiff University’s School of Medicine and Bipolar UK investigated whether perimenopause, the years surrounding the final menstrual period, is associated with an increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders for the first time. The study was inspired by the firsthand experiences of women that … Continue reading Increased risk of bipolar and major depression before menopause

The Olympic and Paralympic Games represent the pinnacle of athletic achievement, where the world’s sporting elite showcase their prowess. And yet, some are turning to more unique methods for the competitive edge – training the brain. One brain based approach that purports to aid performance and is gaining traction in elite sport is electroencephalographic neurofeedback. … Continue reading Why elite athletes are harnessing their own brain waves for sporting success

Dr Aimee Grant, Senior Lecturer in Public Health at Swansea University, has been inspired by her experience of Autism and maternity care to research the topic, how it could improve Autistic adults’ lives, and make healthcare more accessible. After she was diagnosed as Autistic in 2019, Aimee Grant had an ectopic pregnancy. She had to … Continue reading How do autistic people experience maternity care?

A drug that is currently used for the treatment of psoriasis has been found to be effective in treating the early stages of type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents according to a new clinical trial led by Cardiff University with the assistance of Swansea Trials Unit (STU) and the Diabetes Research Group Laboratory at … Continue reading Psoriasis drug shows promise for treating childhood diabetes

A Machynlleth manufacturer has secured a string of international contracts worth £2.5m. WalesOnline reports Dulas has developed a range of cold chain technology products, including solar powered vaccine fridges, supporting immunisation programmes across the world to ensure that vaccines are accessible to all. Following several new deals, including projects in Burkina Faso and Guinea, the … Continue reading Solar powered fridge for vaccines venture Dulas lands major contracts in Africa

A robotic pet dragon has been created to monitor a person’s movement, which can also help to combat loneliness if they live by themselves. The BBC reports it has been designed by Aberystwyth University’s Smart Home Lab as part of a study into how robots might help older people or those with health conditions to … Continue reading The robotic pet dragon helping with loneliness

New research led by Cardiff University confirms that for women with an uncomplicated pregnancy, having a water birth is as safe as leaving the water before birth. Cardiff University says researchers looked at the birth experiences of over eighty seven thousand women with an uncomplicated pregnancy who used water immersion during labour for comfort and … Continue reading Are water births safe?

Beeswax and local herbs could be crucial in helping families living in conflict zones store food, according to scientists from Cardiff University and Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute of National Technical University, Ukraine. Professor Les Baillie from Cardiff University’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has worked with Dr Yudina Yuliia of the Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute of … Continue reading How beeswax could help families in warzones