What is cystitis?
What is cystitis? Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bacterial bladder infection. Almost all women will have cystitis at least once...
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.
Heart attack – what you need to know
Heart attack - what you need to know: Around 80,000 people are admitted to hospital following a heart attack. The earlier someone seeks help if...
Scientists find link between antibiotics and colon cancer
Scientists find link between antibiotics and colon cancer: Scientists from the University of Aberdeen, NHS Grampian and Queen's University Belfast have found that antibiotic use...
Physical activity protects against type 2 diabetes by modifying metabolism
Physical activity protects against type 2 diabetes by modifying metabolism: Regular physical activity significantly changes the body's metabolite profile, and many of these changes are...
Increase fibre content to lower heart disease and diabetes
Increasing the fibre content of everyday UK foods including baked goods, dairy products, soups, smoothies, and dressings, will enable 50% more adults to get the...
Poor physical activity will lead to increasing health issues
Academic warns of increasing health issues in the UK and Ireland if physical activity skills of children and teenagers does not improve A Coventry University...
Thyroid disorders in 1 in 20 UK adults
Thyroid disorders in 1 in 20 UK adults: The leading blood testing specialist Dr Quinton Fivelman says 1 in 20 UK adults may have a...
WHO: A healthy diet, a healthier world
Today there is a new nutrition reality. It is a reality where undernutrition (such as micronutrient deficiencies, stunting and wasting) , overweight, obesity and diet-related...
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs and Parkinson Disease
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs do not seem to protect people with rheumatoid arthritis against Parkinson's disease. The autoimmune disorder rheumatoid arthritis has been associated with a...
Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC)
Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC): Arterial stiffness may be a novel risk factor to be targeted in the prevention and treatment of...
