Research has found improving the function of the gut microbiome may delay the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D). Professor Emma Hamilton-Williams of The University of Queensland, from the Frazer Institute said 21 individuals with T1D were given an oral biotherapy containing short chain fatty acids (SCFA), which are metabolites usually produced by gut bacteria […]
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The da Vinci 5 Robot Is Set To Transform Bariatric Care: Developed by Intuitive Surgical, the da Vinci 5 robotic surgery system is poised to transform bariatric services for patients and surgeons alike. It comes with over 150 design upgrades and 10,000 times the computing power of its predecessor (the da Vinci 4). Surgeons operate […]
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Beyond money: the hidden drivers fuelling child food insecurity: New Curtin University research has revealed child food insecurity in developed countries is not solely driven by poverty but is also strongly influenced by factors such as housing instability, parental mental health and social isolation. The study found that in addition to low income, other major […]
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Tobacco and Vapes Bill: CIEH welcomes progress of historic legislation which could protect future generations from the harms of smoking. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has welcomed the progress of the historic Tobacco and Vapes Bill through the House of Commons. The Bill seeks to phase out the sale of tobacco and protect […]
How to know if you’re lactose intolerant? Lactose intolerance is one of the most common digestive conditions, affecting millions of people around the globe. In fact, research estimates that around 68 percent of the whole world’s population experience symptoms. If you tend to have discomfort after consuming dairy products, you may be one of them. What […]
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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Broken-heart syndrome patients twice as likely to suffer further heart problems: New research from the University of Aberdeen found that re-admission to hospital for takotsubo patients was comparable to the re-admission rates for heart attack patients and double that of the general population. Funded by the British Heart Foundation, the research has been published today […]
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Effective digital healthcare depends on trust: Digital tools such as telehealth, remote monitoring and mobile health apps are key to transforming healthcare but trust in these new ways to provide care remains a stumbling block, University of Queensland researchers have found. In a comprehensive review, Dr Soraia de Camargo Catapan and Dr Jaimon Kelly from […]
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Natural fats in human skin could explain why some babies develop eczema. An Australian-first study has found that certain natural fats which exist in the skin of babies, called lipids, are linked to the development of eczema in children. It is hoped this new discovery, led by researchers at the University of Melbourne and Murdoch […]
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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