Broken bones can have a devastating impact on people’s lives. A team of researchers at the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, led by me and Dr Elizabeth Curtis, Academic Clinical Fellow in Rheumatology have discovered that ethnicity, socioeconomic status and place of residence in the UK all influence the risk of breaking a bone. Together we […]
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In the UK it is estimated there are around three million cannabis users and about one million of those use cannabis for medical reasons. At the moment all those individuals are using it illegally. This article debates the pros and cons of making cannabis a legally prescribable drug for medical reasons. The Pros First, there […]
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Healthcare is dominated by women. In the NHS 52 per cent of GPs are female, 85 per cent of nursing directors are female, and 54 per cent of doctors-in-training are female. Despite this, healthtech is distinctly lacking in the female touch. This may not come as a surprise in light of the well-recognised, though poorly […]
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Minecraft, a best-selling video game, has been described as the single most creative game for children ever. A high-octane version of building blocks, the game is set in virtual worlds where the players can build elaborate structures using different materials including dirt, rock, sand, lava and obsidian. As a so-called ‘sandbox’ game, it is also […]
I am a GP at a busy NHS practice in Greater London. During a busy day, I see around 40 patients for five to ten minutes each. People come in and see me with problems ranging from ear ache to high blood pressure and fertility problems. I love my job but it is inevitable that the […]
Consuming too many soya products like tofu might increase the risk for memory loss, according to some studies. One study published in April 2000 in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that Japanese men living in Hawaii who ate the most tofu during their mid-40s to mid-60s were more likely to have […]
When it comes to a superfood, you don’t get much more super than blueberries. The little blue fruits, also known as bilberries, whinberries and blaeberries, are said to be jam packed with health-boosting compounds which may slow the ageing process, as well as helping to protect against common ailments such as Alzheimer’s and heart disease. […]
Fear is a basic human emotion which causes a pyschological and physiological response in the body known as ‘fight or flight.’ It occurs as a result of a sense of impending danger, evil or pain. Fear is a necessary defensive stragegy against things that may cause us harm because it serves as a motivation to […]
Globalisation and the ever-shrinking world means that we now have access to the medical wisdom and traditions from all over our planet. What we can learn is that there are many ways to heal and nourish body and spirit. Many herbal remedies can produce outstanding results and effects not found in conventional medicine. Many styles of healing, including acupuncture, will […]
Residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa have long enjoyed one of the longest life expectancies in the world. As well as having the highest population of centenarians, Okinawa also boasts low disability rates. This has been largely attributed to the Okinawa diet which is nutrient and calorie-rich. Although it includes a relatively small amount […]