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The UK’s oral health needs levelling up
Balika Reddy, Dentist at Harley Street Specialist Hospital, argues that the UK’s oral health is a postcode lottery and is in dire need of levelling up
The current NHS contract to deliver dental care, introduced in 2006 is currently presenting a number of big challenges. It is time for a...
The expansion of potential Alzheimer’s drugs
Alzheimers drugs have been shown able to target insulin receptors located in cerebral microvessels, massively expanding the future of drug production and testing
Eating late at night increases risk of obesity, here’s why
Dieticians regularly warn against eating late at night but why is this and how does it affect body weight? New research reveals all.
Metabolism detects our ancestry and risk of diseases
Our ancestry can be detected not only in our genes, but also in our metabolism, says ground-breaking Yale-led study.
Upregulation of hnRNPC1/C2 expression in preeclampsia: a potential rationale for vitamin D insensitivity
Drs Yuping Wang and David F. Lewis from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – Shreveport discuss hnRNPC1/C2 upregulation, a potential rationale for vitamin D insensitivity.
What are the causes and symptoms of diabetic retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy is the real medical term for diabetic eye disease. It is the most common cause of blindness in people of working age. 94 million people are affected worldwide.
Peripheral neuropathy: Tracking gait and biomarkers to keep feet healthy and whole
Novel smart insole solution helps people with diabetes ensure foot health, by preventing peripheral neuropathy ulcers and falls.
The Immune system in Human Biology
Experts from Oxford Immune Algorithmics highlight how the Immune system has come under the spotlight in Human Biology, particularly as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
These four tools could enable the future of AI in healthcare
Craig Rhodes, EMEA Industry Lead, AI for Healthcare and Life Sciences, NVIDIA, argues that just four tools could enable the future of AI in healthcare.
What’s the connection between menopause and weight gain?
The relation between menopause, BMI, hormones and weight gain is a complex one that many going through menopause don't really understand here menopause expert Dr Deborah Lee explains.
How do diet plans affect your health and weight loss?
Searching for a diet plan and advice online can lead to unreliable health sources, so here are six different diets and their advantages and disadvantages.
Unusual signs and symptoms of raised cholesterol
Many people only become aware for the first time that they have a high cholesterol level, only when they are admitted to hospital with a heart attack.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to chronic inflammation
Vitamin D deficiency is linked to chronic inflammation, which can contribute to a wide range of complex diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune diseases.
Women who breastfeed face lower risk of heart disease or stroke
A meta-analysis finds that women who breastfeed are less likely to develop heart conditions or diseases, or die from cardiovascular disease than women who do not breastfeed.
Why do Europeans have lactose tolerance?
Famine and disease were the catalyst for the evolution of lactose tolerance in Europe, and explain why others are lactose intolerant.
Green tea extract improves metabolic syndrome and gut health
Consuming green tea extract for four weeks improves metabolic syndrome by lowering risk of high blood pressure, obesity and inflammation.
Potassium rich diets to lower blood pressure
Women with high salt intake should eat a potassium rich diet to lower blood pressure and protect against cardiovascular events, according to study.
Racial discrimination worsens physical and mental health
Experiences of racial discrimination increase the risk of physical and mental illnesses and health disorders for people of colour.
Depression is not caused by low serotonin levels
Chemical imbalance theory debunked as there is "no convincing evidence" that depression is caused by low serotonin levels.
Maintaining your sodium levels in a heatwave
Most of the time, we are told to cut down on the amount of salt in our diet, as this increases blood pressure and is a significant risk factor for heart disease and stroke, however, in a heatwave, things are rather different.