Heart surgery is tricky and it’s often hard to know when it’s the best time for the op. Any biomarker that could signal the body is in optimum condition would be a major step forward. So it’s excellent news that doctors … Read More
Hope for bespoke cancer treatment after lab grows bone marrow cells
Destruction of the bone marrow, where all our blood cells are formed, is a perpetual hazard of chemotherapy. That’s why your white blood cells are constantly checked while you’re on it. When their levels fall too far it means your bone … Read More
Covid virus could be cut to pieces by molecular ‘scissors’ put in drugs to protect us
When I read the research coming out of universities these days, it’s like I’m in a fantasyland, so amazing are the discoveries. But it’s for real and I can’t help but be astonished. And I am sure you’ll be amazed by Cambridge scientists who’ve … Read More
Top tricks to help you stick to a new year’s resolution longer than a few weeks
When did you last keep a new year’s resolution? I mean really keep it, longer than just a couple of weeks? Not many of us reach this goal to be honest – a resolution has to become a habit for you … Read More
You’re less likely to exercise if you have young children – we must make it easier
We all know physical activity – particularly when it’s moderate to vigorous – has many health benefits, decreasing the risk of a wide range of illnesses from cancer to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, as well as helping maintain a healthy weight and mental … Read More
Salt adds to high blood pressure – now it’s been found to lead to stress problems too
When you’re cooking up a storm with the Christmas bird and all the trimmings, spare a thought to going easy on the salt – in the veg, stuffing, gravy and on the table. Otherwise too much could fray tempers. Yes, … Read More
New STI track, trace and treat method is so quick and easy – and solves a big problem
Every time I write about STIs, I always say be sure to give the names and addresses of sexual contacts to the health clinic so they can be traced and treated. But I’m not convinced this happens. Well, researchers have … Read More
Keep mums and babies safe by improving digital medical records
With the distressing spate of news reports about mums and babies who weren’t kept safe in hospital, an initiative in the Midlands to improve patient safety in maternal and acute care settings comes as a relief. The newly announced Midlands Patient Safety Research … Read More
Having a chat can be enough to lift the spirits of someone with dementia
Those of us who have, or have had, daily contact with someone with dementia cast about for ways of helping them. But it turns out something as simple as talking could be a real benefit – talking therapies in particular, say researchers … Read More
Best time to exercise that can help you burn 70% more calories revealed
Food is off the menu for me before I exercise – even if it’s just going for a walk. It seems logical that if your stomach is empty the only place your body can get energy from is fat. Moreover, research … Read More