Two in five Brits (41%) feel their quality of life is being impacted – by problems with their eyes, research has found. A survey of 2,000 adults found that exactly a fifth have felt some sort of discomfort, or noticed a sudden change to their vision, during the past 12 months. But of these, 20% […]
Reviewed New research analyzing the effects of two drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes indicates a consistent lack of cardiovascular and renal benefits in Black populations. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of severe illness and death associated with type 2 diabetes. Renal disease is also a common complication of type 2 diabetes. The […]
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered how the protein PD-1 controls essential metabolic processes in tumor cells to promote cancer growth in T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas (T-NHLs), according to a study published in Nature Cancer. “We found that PD-1 controls the metabolism of these T-cell lymphoma cells, and these metabolic changes completely reprogram the epigenetics and transcriptional […]
83% of respondents reported at least one adverse reproductive health outcome, including uterine cramping, early menstrual bleeding, breast tenderness and delayed menstrual bleeding. Greater exposure to chemical agents was significantly associated with higher odds of an adverse reproductive health outcomes. Those with five days or more of exposure experienced 2.6 times more negative reproductive outcomes. […]
There have been two laboratory-confirmed cases of Brucella canis (B. canis) in people within the UK. The first human case was detected following hospital admission; the woman affected had direct contact with abortion material from an imported dog. Dr Hana Patel, NHS GP and Medico-Legal Expert Witness, said: “Individuals at greatest risk of exposure to […]
Are NHS waits set to get even longer? GPs told to ask before referring patients to hospital despite warning it will prevent Brits ‘getting care they need’ Called advice and guidance the model has a mixed reception from family medics READ MORE: GP practices bring back Covid masks for patients as cases surge GP and […]
A single online lesson can be as beneficial in reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression as a five-lesson treatment program, a clinical trial has found. At a time when demand for mental health care has never been higher, a clinical trial of an ‘ultra‑brief’ online psychological treatment has shown positive results. The trial compared […]
Kerry Washington has starred in huge hits like Scandal and Little Fires Everywhere, but she’s always been successful at keeping her private life just that — private. So fans truly had no idea what to expect when she announced that she’d be doing a very personal interview with Robin Roberts for 20/20, premiering Sept. 26. […]
A Ludwig Cancer Research study has shown that combining adoptive T cell therapy (ACT) with an innovative, personalized cancer vaccine under development at the Lausanne Branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research can benefit patients with late-stage, drug-resistant ovarian cancer. Researchers led by Ludwig Lausanne’s Sara Bobisse, Alexandre Harari, Lana Kandalaft and Director George […]
An Idaho man has contracted measles, and health officials are working to contact anyone who may have been exposed to the highly contagious disease. The man was unvaccinated, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare said in a news release Wednesday afternoon, and he was exposed during international travel. He was hospitalized for a time […]
