For hundreds of years, humans have been enjoying massage therapy of all kinds. Today, there are so many different massage techniques around that we as consumers can get a bit lost. This list will sort out your confusion about the different types of popular massages you may encounter and what their potential health benefits are. So […]
A reusable vest that can map the electrical activity of the heart in fine detail could potentially be used to better identify people at high risk of sudden cardiac death, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers. Electrical signals trigger our hearts to contract, regulating our heartbeat. Problems with these signals result in heart […]
Dandruff becomes more common in the cold winter months, when the chilly air and dry heat causes a person’s scalp to flake and itch. But while it might be an annoying and unattractive condition, dandruff doesn’t mean you are an unclean person, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says. “It is a common misconception that […]
Adopting a lung nodule program (LNP) may increase the detection of early lung cancer for patients who are not eligible for lung cancer screening under existing age eligibility criteria, according to a study published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology. LNPs are established to follow up on lung nodules that are frequently identified during routine […]
Results from a Phase II clinical trial indicate that psilocybin, a hallucinogenic chemical found in certain mushrooms of the genus Psilocybe, may benefit individuals with cancer and major depression. Trial participants treated with psilocybin not only experienced a lessening of depressive symptoms but also spoke highly of the therapy when interviewed at the end of […]
Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, but like all cancers, there’s currently no cure. An earlier diagnosis is key to survival efforts so spotting symptoms as early as possible is key. Anna, a Bowel Cancer Screening Practitioner for Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, took to the trust’s TikTok […]
Major depressive disorder affects 16.1 million adults in the United States and costs $210 billion annually. While the primary symptoms of depression are psychological, scientists and doctors have come to understand that depression is a complex disease with physical effects throughout the body. For example, measuring markers of cellular metabolism has become an important approach […]
In a rapid communication published in the journal Genes & Diseases, researchers from Chongqing Medical University and Yongchuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Chongqing have unveiled crucial insights into the factors that might influence Intervertebral Disk Degeneration (IDD). IDD is a predominant cause of lower back pain, impacting millions worldwide. The focus of this research […]
American physicians have mixed feelings on the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) into mainstream medical practice, a new survey shows. The survey of nearly 1,100 doctors, conducted by the American Medical Association (AMA) in August, found 41% of physicians saying they were “equally excited and concerned” about AI in the workplace. “Physicians are optimistic about […]
Dr Amir lists diabetes symptoms Diabetes can go unnoticed for many years before the problem that triggers symptoms – high blood sugar levels – decides to raise red flags. Once symptoms do appear, they are often classed as general, leaving patients unaware that something is wrong, according to the NHS. But knowing what to look […]
