Genetic screening for prostate cancer in GP surgeries could be effective at picking up otherwise undiagnosed cases of the disease, a new pilot study shows. Researchers ‘barcoded’ men for their genetic risk of prostate cancer by testing each for 130 DNA changes—and gave those at higher risk follow-up checks. Their study found that population screening […]
Diabetes is a common condition that affects more than four million people in the UK, and 90 percent of all cases are caused by type 2 diabetes. You could be at risk of high blood sugar if you develop a particularly dry mouth, it’s been claimed. Type 2 diabetes could be caused by the body […]
A recent study suggests that in the hours after eating a meal that is high in saturated fats, a person’s ability to concentrate is reduced. The research, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, offers further evidence of a relationship between a person’s gut and their brain. It also provides people with another reason […]
Type 2 diabetes occurs when too much blood sugar (glucose) is circulating in the bloodstream. Get things back on track with the help of a natural supplement. Dr Sarah Brewer recommends CuraLin – a natural supplement created by CuraLife. “Medicine is moving away from the old paradigm of ‘diagnose and treat’ towards one of ‘self-help […]
Every fifth incidence of Cancer arises through the smoke The German cancer research center, in a recent study, three anti-Smoking policies, could prevent up to the year 2050, a million cancers. The measures include increasing taxes on cigarettes continuously, a complete advertising ban for tobacco products, and a unified neutral packaging for all cigarette brands. […]
Everybody wants to be in love and nobody wants to talk about what it’s really like to find your way there — or what it’s really like once you fina,ly get there. Whether it’s petty arguments, existential crises, heartbreak or finding a new partner, love isn’t all fairy tales and couch cuddles. It’s real work […]
Coronavirus has had an effect on former footballer and Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers. The 47-year-old admitted “you lose your strength” during the illness. Having tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19) in April, Brendan recalled his three-week ordeal with the disease. “Initially, at the beginning, it was strange,” he said. “I wasn’t well and it was later […]
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint. In the UK, more than 10 million people have arthritis or other, similar conditions that affect the joints. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the UK, affecting nearly nine million people. READ MORE Arthritis pain – four key warning […]
Harm reduction strategies have proven effective for use of opioids, alcohol, and tobacco products. University at Buffalo and University of Michigan researchers say harm reduction techniques also have potential for cannabis users—but first, public health practitioners and organizations need to do a better job of making cannabis users aware of those strategies. Researchers assessed harm […]
As of late May, COVID-19 has killed more than 325,000 people around the world. Even though the worst seems to be over for countries like China and South Korea, public health experts warn that cases and fatalities will continue to surge in many parts of the world. Understanding how the disease evolves can help these […]
