Dr Amir talks about the best sleep positions for health Once you crawl into bed after a long day, you probably gravitate to a sleeping position that feels the most comfortable. However, certain sleeping arrangements could spell bad news depending on your underlying health problems. Fortunately, Dr Amir Khan tested out different positions to see who can benefit from what. […]

A new study casts further doubt on the value of body mass index (BMI) alone as a sole predictor of all-cause mortality. According to the study authors, most other studies use older data that is insufficiently diverse, and they hope that the new study can correct that. While a BMI indicating overweight or obesity can be a risk factor for […]

Older people who have fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides may have a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias compared to people who have steady levels, according to new research published in online issue of Neurology. While the study found a link, it does not prove that fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides cause dementia. “Prevention strategies for […]

Commuters around the world dream of ideal driving conditions every day, but they rarely get them. The traffic is often heavy and gets worse when the weather turns sour. Light traffic and good weather are usually perceived as factors for a stress-free commute. Alas, researchers from the University of Houston and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute found that even under […]

Morning Live: Dr Ranj Singh explains what ‘brain fog’ is Brain fog – the feeling of slow, fuzzy thoughts – is a very “common problem” post-Covid, Dr Amen said on his Instagram video. Dr Amen said he “absolutely wouldn’t wait it out”, recommending “brain-healthy habits” and adding anti-inflammatory supplements to your diet. The top three supplements Dr Amen recommended were […]

Let patients pay to skip NHS queue, says Tony Blair amid warnings ailing service may not survive another five years and that record waiting list will keep rising (but Steve Barclay insists 75-year-old system can thrive without drastic reform) NHS patients should be able to pay to access care faster, Sir Tony Blair has said Health Secretary admitted service needs […]

In a recent study published in Viruses, researchers evaluate the in vivo efficacy of a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) virus-like particle (VLP) candidate vaccine in old and young rats. Study: Development of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Candidates for the Elderly. Image Credit: KatMoy / Shutterstock.com Background RSV causes acute infections in the lower respiratory tract, with infants, young children, and older […]

According to a May 2023 study published in Chronobiology International, night owls—people who go to bed later and wake up later—possibly die earlier than those who operate during the earlier portions of the day. That mainly because those who are up late are more at risk of developing unhealthy habits, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health researcher Christer Hublin told CNN. […]

A new, visionary Corporate Plan, setting out how the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency plans to keep patients safe by enabling access to innovative, safe and effective medical products over the coming three years, has been published today (4 July 2023). This plan sets out the central priorities for the agency over the next three years so that it […]

For many cultural groups, insects are often not viewed as a desirable food group, but insects can be seen as delicacies in other populations. Their acceptability in the broad context is slowly rising for multiple reasons. A recent study published in the Appetite Journal explores the rate of insect consumption in Hungary over the five years between 2016 and 2021. Study: Insects as […]