New research shows that Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients undergoing anti-CD20 (aCD20) treatment – which depletes the B cells that contribute to the MS attacks –…
Better support for long-term symptoms is needed to help patients live life after cancer
Dr. Martina Schmidt from the German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ) in Heidelberg, Germany. Credit: ESMO Previous standards of cancer follow-up care and support may no…
Diabetes type 2: Unusual skin problems on your hands and feet? Symptoms to spot
Type 2 diabetes can be a 'devastating diagnosis' says expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve…
How to lower the risk of type-2 diabetes in children
Parents should take care of their children’s diet and physical activity to reduce the risk of their children developing type-2 diabetes By Dr V Ashwin…
Researchers explore which types of brain activity support consciousness
Consciousness remains one of the brain's biggest mysteries. We know very little about how it emerges from activity within the brain, but most neuroscientists agree…
Parkinson’s symptoms: The sign in your face you shouldn’t ignore
Philip Tindall says he 'tried to ignore' his Parkinson's We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our…
Good sleep plus therapy works better than therapy alone
A recent study has monitored how the use of a sleep app alongside NHS therapy services has helped improve participants’ sleep. The study shows that…
U.N. chief grades world on vaccine rollout: 'F in Ethics'
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the 76th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 21, 2021. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/Pool(Correct typo…
A Nutritionist's Guide to Unwinding After a Long Day
We know that the last year and a half has had a huge impact on our wellbeing, with more than 40% of people aged 25-40…
How weather can affect pain tolerance
Can the weather affect pain from conditions like arthritis or migraine? It may sound like an old superstition—but on some standard quantitative sensory tests, weather-related…