Asthma UK: switch from steroid to biologic treatments
Charity warns of the hidden toll of repeated steroid tablets for Asthma when new "wonder" biologic treatments are available. Repeated, high-dose steroid tablets can impair...
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.
Age no barrier to successful weight loss
Obese patients over the age of 60 can lose an equivalent amount of weight as younger people using only lifestyle changes, according to a new...
Diabetes increases neuritic damage in Alzheimer’s
New research from the University of Eastern Finland explores the role of diabetes in the cellular and molecular changes underlying Alzheimer's disease (AD). In an...
Researcher develops innovative glucometer device
Coventry University researcher develops innovative glucometer device: An innovative new medical simulator that teaches students and patients how to measure and analyse blood glucose has...
Vitamin A boosts fat burning in cold conditions
Vitamin A boosts fat burning in cold conditions: A recent study conducted by a research team led by Florian Kiefer from MedUni Vienna's Division of...
Insulin resistance in children slowed by Physical activity & dietary counselling
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that individualised and family-based physical activity and dietary counselling considerably slows down the development of...
Oral health awareness
Watch this short animation to highlight the benefits of good oral health and dental care from birth. Transcript Do you have a healthy smile? What...
Human challenge studies for COVID-19
Researchers are set to explore a human challenge study with the virus that causes COVID-19, the first such study anywhere in the world. The Human...
Invaluable tech solutions to help older people
Older people are often desperate for both independence and connection. ‘Aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their own home, as well as...
Australia: Chronic disease and public health failures fuel COVID-19 pandemic
Australia: Chronic disease and public health failures fuel COVID-19 pandemic: Australia was not spared as a 30-year global rise in chronic illness and related risk...
