The National Cancer Institute has revealed for the first time that young Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) are the race group that experiences the highest rates of cancer death among people their age in the U.S. A study published April 19 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) reports that between 2018 […]
A large price increase for colchicine in 2010 led to a significant falloff in its use for gout that persisted for the next decade while emergency and rheumatology visits for gout rose, suggesting poorer disease control, a retrospective cohort study reported. The price of colchicine , commonly prescribed for acute gout attacks, climbed from $11.25 […]
Scientists at The Chinese University of Hong Kong have found that the gut microbiome holds Parkinson’s disease markers and may indicate a method of early diagnosis. In the study, “Gut microbiome dysbiosis across early Parkinson’s disease, REM sleep behavior disorder and their first-degree relatives” published in Nature Communications, the research team looked for correlations in […]
A new population-based study of 22 million people shows that autoimmune disorders now affect about 1 in 10 individuals. The work, published in The Lancet, also highlights important socioeconomic, seasonal, and regional differences for several autoimmune disorders and provides new clues on possible causes behind these diseases. Autoimmune diseases occur when the normal role of […]
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Early symptoms of dementia explained in NHS video The impact of dementia is devastating for both those living with the syndrome and their loved ones. Depending on the type of dementia someone has it can lead to memory problems, personality changes and difficulty with daily activities due to the progressive decline of brain function. Although […]
GP practices to be given £240 million for new phone systems to ease chaos and lengthy waits for patients during scramble for appointments GPs to get £240m for new phone systems to reduce wait times when calling Practices will not be allowed say ‘phone back later’ and must offer same-day help GP practices will be […]
Has Covid created a generation of germaphobes as children as young as two report having an unhealthy obsession with hygiene… with one boy who refuses to hold Grandma’s hand Theo Panteli is still scared of Covid-19 and washes his hands for 20 seconds He tells ill friends to stay away and refuses to drink out […]
The most calorific party food favourites! As millions of Brits dust off their forks to celebrate King Charles’ Coronation, experts warn buffet food can be packed full of nasties Bitesize pork pie snacks contain almost 100 calories and packed with salt One serving of quiche can have more calories than a McDonalds Cheese Burger Dietitians warn […]
Researchers say cannabis appears to be able to alleviate pain from cancer as well as diminish chemotherapy side effects. In a new study, people with cancer reported that cannabis use them help reduce pain, get better sleep, and think more clearly. Experts say federal laws need to be changed so more research can be done […]
