New app to forecast life expectancy
Researchers from the University of East Anglia have developed a new app that shows the effect of various medical and lifestyle factors on life expectancy....
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.
Cholesterol drugs could cut health risk
Cholesterol drug combinations could cut health risk for European patients: More patients could benefit from combinations of cholesterol-lowering drugs to reduce their risk of stroke and heart...
How Vitamin C could help over 50s retain muscle mass
Vitamin C could be the key to better muscles in later life – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). A study...
Links between diabetes blood markers and Alzheimer’s
A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease provides insight into the association of blood markers of diabetes with brain beta-amyloid accumulation among...
COVID-19 linked to increase in type 1 diabetes in children
A new study suggests there could be a link between COVID-19 and the development of type 1 diabetes in children. Thirty children in hospitals across north-west...
Premature cardiovascular disease mortality
More Australians and Americans are dying from cardiovascular disease attributable to excess weight, particularly in younger people, new research finds. University of Melbourne researchers warn...
Exercise – Staying covid-safe at the gym
Gyms are beginning to reopen after the covid-19 lockdown, which is great news for our physical and mental health. Many people have been regularly exercising...
Genetics influence weight and eating behaviour
People who are genetically predisposed to being overweight have a much harder time keeping their weight. A research team led by nutritional epidemiologist Leonie-Helen Bogl...
Positive results from trial of SNG001 in COVID-19 patients
Synairgen announces positive results from trial of SNG001 in hospitalised COVID-19 patients Patients who received SNG001 had a 79% lower risk of developing severe disease...
Link between heart health and obesity in children
Childhood obesity linked to poor heart health signs at 11-12 years. Toddlers who were obese or overweight show concerning signs of cardiovascular disease at 11-12 years...
