Most patients would have something to say about how doctors speak to them – and not all of it flattering. Intuitively, we’d say good communication gets better results than bad. And fascinating research illustrates how doctors talk to patients with … Read More
Not getting enough sleep at night can lead to the risk of developing depression
We know lack of sleep is not good for us – and the latest harm to come to light from consistently getting less than five hours a night is the risk of developing depression. Poor sleep has always been seen as a … Read More
If more people are identifying as transgender, then care must catch up
Undoubtedly, we’re seeing an increase in the number of people who identify as transgender and a new study led by UCL researchers confirms this. The numbers may not look big but they’re significant all the same. Carrying out the first large-scale study … Read More
Walking faster significantly lowers risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
There are three simple tests you can do to assess your fitness and see how long you might live. Test your grip strength, by unscrewing a tight jar lid, test your quad strength by getting out of a chair without … Read More
Huge advance in treatment of multiple sclerosis after stem cell therapy trial
Two of my close friends have had multiple sclerosis – one who died in her fifties and the other who, happily, is alive, but confined to a wheelchair. I had many chats with both of them about possible treatments. Who would have … Read More
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