High fat diet could reduce the brain’s ability to regulate food intake
Regularly eating a high fat/calorie diet could reduce the brain's ability to regulate calorie intake. New research in rats published in The Journal of Physiology...
Diabetes
Addressing the growing diabetes epidemic, we delve into diverse topics such as the role of avocados in diabetes management, genetic insights into type 1 diabetes, and the link between obesity and mental disorders. It highlights innovative treatments, like those derived from frogs for type 2 diabetes, and explores the impact of conditions like arterial stiffness on metabolic syndrome in adolescents. The section also discusses ‘activity snacking’ for type 1 diabetes management and broader health policy issues, reflecting the complex nature of diabetes as a global health challenge.
BUPA research reveals the top UK health worries for 2023
New research from BUPA has revealed that Britons are experiencing key health worries at the start of this year: Over three quarters of people in...
Harnessing the healing power within our cells
Harnessing the healing power within our cells: University of Queensland researchers have identified a pathway in cells that could be used to reprogram the body’s...
The flu season ultimate guide
As flu season arrives, many people are understandably worried about getting ill. Recent statistics show the increased strain on the NHS with 3,746 patients a...
Are you minding your Mitochondria?
Mitochondria in health and disease: Low energy, fatigue, or poor health: it could all be down to how well you are minding your mitochondria! Energy...
Poor glycemic control predictions from AI
Poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes can be predicted from patient information systems with the help of machine learning. The risk for...
Streptococcal A infection and Scarlet fever first aid
Streptococcal A infection, invasive strep A and scarlet fever – what to look out for and what to do What is a Streptococcal infection? These...
The five biggest winter health risks on the rise in 2023
The five biggest winter health risks on the rise in 2023: from falls to diabetes, Lottie’s new research has identified the 5 biggest health warnings...
Diagnosis for Pancreatic cancer could be expedited
Diagnosis for Pancreatic cancer could be expedited: Pancreatic cancer could be identified in patients up to three years earlier than current diagnoses, new research suggests....
Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of essential fatty acids
Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, a recent study from the University...
