Would you be surprised to know the British are among the most trusting people of 24 nationalities? We trust people from different countries, people we meet for the first time, and people we know personally, according to a new study … Read More
Covid fears as flu pandemic findings show aftershocks could last for 20 years
Should we expect aftershocks with Covid? Some important research has found that once a flu pandemic is over, many nasty outbreaks follow for around 20 years, leading to even more deaths. Like earthquake aftershocks. The study, led by researchers at … Read More
Hope for four million Brits suffering from common condition after landmark study
Some of the mechanisms that trigger type 2 diabetes remain a mystery despite the major strides scientists have made with the disease in recent years. But an international DNA study involving Cambridge University may now pave the way for further … Read More
Ground-breaking research paves way to treat kidney and heart scarring
A few years back I received a letter from my GP stating some recent blood tests showed I had chronic kidney disease (CKD). It really shook me up because I know CKD shortens life. When I calmed down I asked … Read More
Major global threat is only getting worse but there’s one solution
The scourge of antibacterial resistance continues to threaten us, and it’s getting worse. A solution will only come from brilliant research. Two thriving areas of study, bacterial resistance and gene editing, come together successfully in an Exeter University project using … Read More
Quitting smoking can give your mental health a lift – despite what you may think
When I smoked 40 years ago, I thought I was calming myself down and alleviating anxiety. How wrong I was. There’s compelling evidence from Oxford University that shows quitting smoking actually improves mental health among people both with and without mental health disorders. The findings … Read More
Heavy drinkers are at major risk of muscle loss later in life
Did you know that heavy drinkers could be putting themselves at risk of muscle loss and frailty in later life? A significant study from the University of East Anglia shows, with statistical modelling, that people with the lowest amount of … Read More
Staying sociable later on in life could halve your risk of dementia
Every day, I thank my lucky stars I have family, friends and colleagues around me. And I’m in touch with them quite regularly – I talk to my assistant several times a day and she can cure most of my … Read More
Incredible AI tool can predict how likely people are to have secondary breast cancer
One of the areas that will benefit most from AI is medical research, and that can be seen in a stunning King’s College study. What could be more life-changing than an AI tool that can predict whether an aggressive type … Read More
Angina isn’t caused by artery blockages, it’s a much ‘smaller’ problem than that
We’ve always thought angina heart pain was due to blockage of the coronary arteries, but new research suggests we’ve been barking up the wrong tree. It seems angina is down to disease in the small blood vessels supplying the heart muscle and that’s … Read More