Alcohol-related liver disease is among the most common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Due to an incomplete understanding of the factors contributing to disease development, liver transplantation is still the only available cure. A team led by Tim Hendrikx from MedUni Vienna’s Department of Laboratory Medicine has now uncovered a new mechanism that plays […]
Visual damage refers to any injury or damage that affects a person’s visual system. This includes the eyes and the parts of the brain that process visual information. It is considered visual damage if there is any injury to the lens, cornea, optic nerve, retina, or other parts of the eye, as well as damage […]
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Promoting sleep and enhancing mood without cannabis: While we often feel we have to use drugs and medicines to help us rest and sleep, we actually have all we need inside us. Our bodies have a natural ability to rest and restore, but when we don’t know how to tap into it, we turn to […]
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Loyalty card data on over-the-counter medicine purchases could help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier, an Imperial College London-led study suggests. The study of almost 300 women found that pain and indigestion medication purchases were higher in women who were subsequently diagnosed with ovarian cancer, compared to women who did not have ovarian cancer. This change […]
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Hair loss support in 2023: Hair loss is a sensitive subject, but what you may not know is that it happens to more of us than you might think. And although it is more commonly associated with men, women can experience it too. Knowing how to identify the signs early and take action to reduce […]
Rising global overweight and obesity rates are typically attributed to overconsumption and a lack of movement. However, new research highlights the far more complex combination of lifestyle choices and challenges that cause weight gain. In a survey of over 100,000 users of Able, a health coaching app that tailors personal programs to each individual to […]
Rebecca Wallersteiner visits Unfamiliar a new exhibition at the Royal College of Physicians (23rd January – 28th July) which takes a fresh look at their archives through the eyes of a photographer and a physician and presents clinical instruments as you’ve never seen them before, ranging from King Henry VIII’s time until the present day. […]
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New research from BUPA has revealed that Britons are experiencing key health worries at the start of this year: Over three quarters of people in the UK have concerns about their health going into 2023 The top concerns are weight, mental health and not enough exercise Despite this, 75% say they will prioritise their loved […]
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Six questions to ask yourself about a loved one if you’re worried about them as demand for elderly care support surges. Over the last few weeks many of us have spent time catching up with loved ones we may not see often or that live alone to celebrate the festive season and bring in the […]
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Get your passport! Japan considered healthiest nation in the world! Out of all 195 nations across the world, Japan is considered to have the healthiest lifestyle, with the UK taking 16th place 76% of Brits believe they are healthy, compared to only 33% of Germans Since the Covid-19 pandemic, 53% of global respondents claimed they […]