Common gene variant doubles dementia risk for men: New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime compared to women. The research, published in Neurology, used data from the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) trial to investigate whether people […]
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It seems the norm for us all to be busy in life and not think anything of it. While we seem to be steering away from the idea of wearing the busy badge as a sign of glory, burnout is still an issue. Many of us are experiencing more anxiety, stress, and depression than ever, […]
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Are you suffering from constipation? Ahead of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Tim Woodman, Medical Director, Policy and Cancer Services, Bupa UK Insurance, explores the UK’s top Googled searches around not being able to ‘go’, and shares advice for anyone seeking help. Constipation can have many possible causes, from being dehydrated to not moving around […]
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Joe Biden, 81, has announced that he will not be seeking a second term as President of the United States, although he intends to stay in his role until the election later this year. Many people have speculated that he may be suffering from age-related cognitive decline, although he has not said that this is […]
Active substance identified for the prevention of chlamydia infections: Despite the significant increase in sexually transmitted diseases in recent years, there is currently no vaccine available against common bacterial pathogens such as chlamydia. In the search for ways to prevent infection, a research team from MedUni Vienna and the CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine […]
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New insight into combatting drug-resistant prostate cancer: New research from the University of Eastern Finland sheds light on the significance of the glucocorticoid receptor in drug-resistant prostate cancer, showing that the development of drug resistance could be prevented by limiting the activity of coregulator proteins. Glucocorticoids regulate vital biological processes by affecting gene encoding through […]
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Neuroendocrine prostate cancer could be restored to a state that responds to treatment: In the new study researchers at the Ketola Lab discovered a potential new target for drug development in neuroendocrine prostate cancer was discovered. The protein, DPYSL5, is expressed especially in this cancer type and could therefore be a suitable target for drug […]
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Doctor reveals which 2024 health trends to try – and which are best avoided: If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution, chances are that it’s related to improving your fitness and your diet – but are some trends safer to try than others? Dr Luke Powles, Associate Clinical Director, Bupa Health Clinics, explores everything you […]
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Hand Washing Habits: 13% of Office Workers Only Wash Their Hands After A Number 2! The shocking study reveals that 13% of British office workers would ONLY wash their hands after answering nature’s call, the research also unveils which industry has the most inadequate handwashers. Cleanology, a leading London commercial cleaning company asked British office […]
Currently, a shocking 1 in 5 men will die before their 65th birthday. On average, women live five years longer than men, even in countries where women are disproportionately affected by social inequalities. There are a number of contributing factors, one of the largest of which is the culture surrounding men’s health. Men are generally […]
