Analysis of over 30 years of data has shown the number of cases of low back pain is growing, with modeling suggesting by 2050, 843…
Turmeric: Heres how it actually measures up to health claims
Turmeric has been used by humans for more than 4,000 years. As well as cooking and cosmetics, it’s been a staple of the traditional medicine…
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Oh, celebrities. We are endlessly fascinated by them, including how they stay healthy and look so ‘gram-worthy all the time. As it’s been proven by…
Thousands of people in the UK are out of work due to long COVID
Almost 2 million people in the UK are estimated to be living with long COVID—after-effects of COVID that can persist for months or even years…
Alzheimer's: High HDL cholesterol, blood pressure may increase risk
Both high cholesterol and high blood pressure may put people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from a European collaboration have found that people…
Ive got lung cancer, but I dont smoke – teacher details diagnosis
Dr Chris discusses CT scans detecting lung cancer As a non-smoker, primary school teacher Natasha Loveridge was shocked when she learned she had stage four…
Revolutionizing Alzheimer's care: Towards a future of personalized medicine and empowered patients
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Aging, researchers highlighted the need to shift focus toward pre-dementia stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) to…
How to Remove a Tick the Right Way
It’s the perfect summer day. You’re out in nature, breathing in fresh air and taking in all the sights and sounds — of course ticks…
TAp63: A new protein drug target for rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by joint deterioration. The clinical outcomes of patients with active RA can be improved using anti-rheumatic medications,…
New study sheds light on complex genetics of autism in East African families
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified hundreds of genomic variants associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in East African families who have a markedly…