Ultimate guide to the cancer-causing, hormone-disrupting chemicals lurking in YOUR beauty products UV filters and fragrances that can cause irritation and disrupt hormones Experts warn some chemicals in beauty products could be carcinogens If you have ever looked on the back of a bottle of shampoo, foundation or soap you will be familiar with the never […]
HEALTH NOTES: Hay fever sufferers breathe easy as Japanese scientists create pollen-free trees Scientists have created pollen-free trees to help reduce the number of hay fever sufferers. Japanese researchers identified a common gene found in specific trees that triggers the production of pollen – a substance that spreads seeds. With gene-editing technology, they were able […]
A new digital headset designed to measure alterations in brain function could change decisions about how quickly an athlete is ready to return to play after a concussion. In an evaluation of the device, UC San Francisco researchers found it revealed brain changes even in athletes whose concussion symptoms had gone away, suggesting they could […]
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Why bright light in the morning is healthy but at night it can cause weight gain and anxiety Research found those who ate under bight light had increased insulin resistance Once upon a time, before the arrival of electric light, people would eat their evening meal by candlelight. When my wife, Clare, […]
Receiving a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy can benefit pregnant people and their newborn infants, according to findings recently published in Vaccine. The paper describes results from the Multisite Observational Maternal and Infant Study for COVID-19 (MOMI-VAX). The MOMI-VAX study launched in June 2021 when data on COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant people were […]
Researchers say they are learning more about how gut bacteria can be used to treat autoimmune diseases. In a study involving mice, researchers say they have developed a probiotic that could be a treatment for multiple sclerosis. Experts say the probiotic would work in the same general way as diets do to control inflammation but […]
Identification of risk factors for Parkinson’s disease (PD) is essential for early diagnosis. Dating back to the 1920s, Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism—an umbrella term that refers to motor symptoms found in Parkinson’s disease and also other conditions—have long been described in boxers. Repetitive head impacts from tackle football can also have long-term neurological consequences like […]
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin study the factors influencing healthy brain aging in Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries and find the lessons learned there, can also be applied to home. Aging is not a uniform process across the globe. Most research into cognitive and functional aging has been conducted in the US and Europe, […]
Dr Michael Mosley on benefits of press ups Dr Michael Mosley is the voice behind the BBC Radio 4 podcast titled Just One Thing, which focuses on simple lifestyle tips that can make a huge difference to your health. One tweak the doctor recommended which can be easily incorporated into your daily routine is press-ups […]
Reviewers’ Notes Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are particularly key exercises for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study suggests. The research which is published today in the journal Annals of Medicine highlights the importance of integrating appropriate exercise training into asthma management plans. The […]
