As a perennial sceptic of diet fads, it’s two years since I read the first criticism of the so-called clean eating trend with its spiralisers, NutriBullets and Paleo diets, and its very dodgy science. This trend seemed particularly pernicious because it … Read More
The brain cancer wonder pill that’s leading the fight to stop brain tumours becoming drug resistant
Last week, I wrote about the support given by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) to research on the life-saving drug for breast cancer, tamoxifen. This week I’m going to write about another world class treatment for cancer. This concerns a remarkable treatment for … Read More
We must take getting better more seriously and allow our bodies to heal after trauma
Convalescent homes – do you remember them? I was reading an article about a woman who was having radiotherapy for ovarian cancer and she mourned the passing of those havens of tranquillity and healing. And they were havens: comfortable, friendly … Read More
Arguments for legalising marijuana are growing – not least a drop in violent crime
Legalising marijuana is a policy I have supported for 40 years – ever since a friend of mine with multiple sclerosis had to risk buying the drug from a dealer to get relief for her painful muscle spasms. And the … Read More
Long road to breast cancer wonder drug that now means two thirds of patients survive
Many people benefit from new drug treatments for cancer but few are aware of the long, expensive and often frustrating journey from discovery to dosing. That journey starts in the head of a scientist and travels through lab experiments, animal studies, tests … Read More
Teenagers are self-medicating with ‘zombie drug’ Xanax to control mental health problems
Now here’s some unexpected and dangerous fallout from teens’ usage of social media. Anxiety-prone young people who don’t have the time to consult a professional about pressure, stress, worry and paranoia are bypassing doctors and carers. Instead they’re looking to … Read More
DIY cancer testing kit could save thousands of lives – make sure you do yours
If there was a test for cancer you could do yourself would you do it? Of course you would. And I do. Every second year. It’s so easy and simple and it saves lives. Yet bowel screening has the lowest uptake of … Read More
Dieting alone is not enough to make you healthy, it’s about lifestyle
Recently, I wrote about how changing your lifestyle and eating a Mediterranean diet could cut your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes – even though you didn’t lose any weight. It struck me that, with all the encouragement to shed the … Read More
Why men are less likely to get asthma than women – and Mother Nature’s to blame
Well now, here’s an example of gender bias entirely configured by Mother Nature – women are more likely than men to get asthma because we lack the protection of the male hormone testosterone. We also have more of a particular immune cell which … Read More
DNA that causes cancer could one day be SNIPPED out of people’s bodies – thanks to amazing new breakthrough
I’m proud to be the bringer of glad tidings on behalf of Cancer Research UK and spread the word about the latest advances in prevention as part of their Good News Campaign. Over the next three Mondays I’ll be bringing you up … Read More
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