Over one hundred years since psychiatrist Alois Alzheimer described the hallmarks of the disease that bears his name, significant gaps in our understanding of how and why the disease develops mean that we still do not have effective treatments. Alzheimer identified deposits of protein that had accumulated in the brain of a patient who died […]
Welcome to the latest edition of our Medical Myths series. Today, to mark World Alzheimer’s Day, we will be tackling myths relating to both Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at large. Today, an estimated 5.8 million people aged 65 years or older in the United States have dementia. Due to the fact that the average lifespan […]
Half a million adults may have type 2 diabetes without even realising it, a study has revealed. Scientists analysed blood samples from 200,000 Britons aged between 40 and 70. They found that 2,000 of them had very high blood sugar levels, indicating they had diabetes, but had not yet been diagnosed with the condition. With […]
Lots of research goes into hair loss, as it’s a concerning issue that both genders encounter. Find out which herb has been proven to promote hair growth here. At Keimyung University, in Korea, the research team investigated a plant native to Europe. Primarily used as a gastric stimulant, they went to investigate the effect of […]
The first time the UK was hit with coronavirus, the demand for hospital beds and ventilators outstripped the supply. In order to prevent another national lockdown, and copious fatalities, what can you do to protect yourself and your loved ones? Public Health England (PHE) reported that in one week (September 9th to 15th) there have […]
It is important that you set an example for your young ones by following a disciplined routine and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. By Pooja Bhargava In the era of Instagram and Snapchat, there’s a lot of information available online that may not always be the solution to all your kids’ problems. Fad diets like keto, […]
Type 2 diabetes can cause a wide range of symptoms, from peeing more than usual, particularly at night, to feeling thirsty all the time. But one sign people may not necessarily link to the condition is a burning mouth of tongue. A burning mouth or tongue is listed as one of a number of oral […]
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2020 — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday, the court announced. The cause was complications from pancreatic cancer. Ginsburg was 87. First appointed to the court in 1993 by President Bill Clinton, Ginsburg was the longest serving member of the liberal justices on the bench. Her many votes […]
WHO warns of surge in coronavirus cases in Europe EEurope is seeing more weekly coronavirus cases than it did in March’s peak; Amy Kellogg reports. Editors of a highly respected medical journal discussed on Wednesday "Operation Warp Speed" and the government's response to COVID-19, focusing mostly on therapeutics. "Operation Warp Speed" is the U.S. government's plan to […]
Long life expectancy could be achieved with the addition of celery juice in your diet. Celery juice has gained ‘superfood’ status in recent years with claims it can help combat a range of ailments, from high blood pressure to high cholesterol. So how could celery juice help you live longer? While there are few studies […]
