Here’s some really interesting research from Pittsburgh University in the US that’s completely changed the way I think about back pain. Basically it says people who first get physiotherapy or chiropractic care for their lower back pain have shorter episodes of … Read More
Eye scans can help detect Parkinson’s disease seven years before symptoms appear
The eyes are the window to the soul, so the saying goes, and to a doctor, the eyes can reveal a lot about what’s going on inside your body – good and bad. Startling new research now reveals markers in … Read More
The ‘4 Rs’ can help us to support victims of domestic abuse – we should all know them
When someone admits to being a victim of domestic abuse it empowers friends, colleagues and neighbours to help that person. Researchers from University College London and charity SafeLives looked at findings of 11 studies from around the world to examine if domestic abuse training … Read More
Baby’s birth weight could help predict the child’s future IQ
Parents and doctors worry about prematurity in babies. The fear is, if the baby is born before term, that is 40 weeks, their organs aren’t fully developed and they are not fully prepared for independent life. The baby may need … Read More
Fruit flies can help us personalise what we eat – our DNA is similar to theirs
We share 98% of our DNA with primates, 97.5% with mice, and 60% with fruit flies. Yes, fruit flies. And given we share key genetic features, fruit flies make excellent models for research, especially how diet affects health. The latest study, led … Read More
If you’re short of breath, it may be down to a bumpy artery
Being short of breath during exercise has always been considered a sign of a heart or lung condition, or even a combination of both. But it turns out we’ve been focusing on the wrong thing. Research from University of East … Read More
Screen time in childhood adds up to a heavier heart and bigger risk of stroke
Not moving enough can have life-threatening consequences – and it is an equally serious problem for children as it is for adults. An inactive childhood could increase the chance of heart attacks and strokes later in life, a study has revealed, and … Read More
Dangers to ‘gut health’ from antibiotics identified with medics working on solutions
Whenever we take antibiotics they kill ‘good’ bacteria in the gut, which allows antibiotic-resistant bacteria to get extra nutrients and thrive. Some antibiotics target specific bacteria, but some are ‘broad spectrum’, meaning they can kill a wide range, including both … Read More
Research finds new genes with links to breast cancer
At the present time genetic tests for breast cancer only look for a few genes such as BRCA1, BRCA2, and PALB2. However, these genes explain only a small part of the genetic risk, so it looks as if there are … Read More
Clotting blood may be a cause of Covid brain fog, new research shows
High levels of two proteins have been found in patients who got Covid then later suffered cognitive problems, including ‘brain fog’ – revealing a clue as to one cause of their symptoms: blood clots. Dr Max Taquet and colleagues from Oxford and Leicester universities … Read More
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