For years I suffered migraine headaches and while I was having these excruciatingly painful attacks, I couldn’t imagine anything worse. But there is something worse. Cluster headaches. These attacks are considered one of the most painful human experiences. Typically a cluster headache … Read More
Lower back pain is a plight faced by so many – but there are so many treatments
Globally, lower back pain is the third most common cause of years lived with disability in people aged 70 and over, behind diabetes and hearing loss. In higher-income countries it’s the leading cause. In people aged 60 and over, its … Read More
New smartphone app helps to cut alcohol consumption in UK Army veterans
Apparently alcohol misuse is higher in the UK Armed Forces than in the general population. And it persists after a person leaves the service, particularly with those who are seeking help for a mental health condition. But now there’s a new smartphone … Read More
HRT benefits outweigh the risks – the latest evidence is more reassurance
There’s general agreement among experts that the risk of breast cancer with HRT should be weighed up against its benefits for helping women through the menopause and beyond. As a woman’s life expectancy now exceeds 80, many will live a … Read More
There’s no safe spot on train from Covid – it can spread across carriage
For our safety and that of others, we’ve all got to become alert to hotspots where we might pick up Covid. And places where we gather, like public transport, are possible danger zones. That’s been highlighted by Cambridge and Imperial College … Read More