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
Insights into childhood memories may change the way we educate our children
We often ask each other, “What’s your first memory?”. Some people have surprising recall of early events. Then again, others can remember only as far back as the age of five or six. But how do childhood memories form? And why do … Read More
Biodegradable gel injected into damaged hearts can help them heal after injury
We’re always hoping to see new treatments for heart problems but I never expected something as stunning as the new technology coming from Manchester University. Scientists have been looking for ways to introduce new cells into damaged hearts for years, as a way … Read More
Arthritis breakthrough in hunt for baldness cure to be available soon
Baldness is a universal problem, whether it’s premature in men or male pattern in middle-age women. It can trigger mental trauma and heartache, particularly a form that causes areas of hair loss all over the scalp – alopecia areata. It’s an autoimmune disorder, … Read More
Hidden chromosomes aren’t that uncommon and they’re a health danger for men
Sex chromosomes determine our biological sex. Men typically have one X and one Y chromosome, while women have two Xs. But it isn’t straightforward, some men also have an extra X or Y chromosome – XXY or XYY. In fact, … Read More
I’m surprised it’s taken so long to show work flexibility can help depression
At one exciting point in my 40s, I ran a company with 200 employees. It was part of an American multinational business, and even way back then it was forward-looking in terms of employee job satisfaction. It was down to … Read More
Gene that regulates nerve cells can help chronic pain which affects millions worldwide
Chronic pain is a scourge of our times and affects millions of people worldwide. But treating it is not straightforward. There are questions like why are some people more prone to it and what factors lead to chronic pain. We also … Read More
Discovery of new kidney and liver disease could save people from transplants
There are numerous reasons for kidney and liver failure, which if left untreated are life-threatening. And often patients don’t get a precise diagnosis, which can result in their best course of treatment being unclear. But experts at Newcastle University have … Read More
Next generation therapy for arthritis of the knee – a problem that usually gets worse
At last there is hope for a treatment for arthritis of the knee which, in the form of osteoarthritis, is often an intractable problem. It inevitably gets worse with age and obesity because of wear and tear on this important weight-bearing … Read More