Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity benefits people with a genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes, says a new study. People who were most active in the study lowered their risk of type 2 diabetes by 74% compared with the least active participants over a follow-up period of 6.8 years. The study also found that any amount of physical activity can lower type […]

Dr Zoe explains the side effects of alcohol A team of researchers from Oxford University have now linked alcohol consumption with the likes of gout and cataracts. Other disorders newly linked to drinking alcohol include fractures and circulatory diseases. Experts noted the study demonstrates that a tipple is linked to a “much wider range of diseases” than previously thought. The […]

A recent study published in Clinical Nutrition evaluated the long-term effects of the consumption of different nuts on brain vascular function and cognitive performance. Study: Longer-term mixed nut consumption improves brain vascular function and memory: a randomized, controlled crossover trial in older adults. Image Credit: umaruchan4678 / Shutterstock.com The health benefits of nuts Nutritional interventions are effective approaches to reduce the burden […]

The facts about skin cancer Skin protection for outdoor activities Unevenly shaped moles Changes in size, shape, or color of existing moles New moles or growths Bleeding or itching moles A spot or sore that does not heal A mole that looks different from others Apply generously and evenly to all exposed areas of your dry skin. Use a water-resistant […]

The U.S. government could save taxpayers between $228 million and $2.15 billion a year if insurers who operate its Medicare Part D plans purchased seven generic oncology drugs at the same prices obtained by the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC), according to a study published today in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) […]

It is well known that early resuscitation with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and an automated external defibrillator (AED) saves lives, and in most sports-related sudden cardiac arrest events, trainers or medical personnel respond and initiate protocols to resuscitate a player while other athletes standby. However, time to treatment is critical, so the ability for a fellow athlete to recognize sports-related sudden […]

In patients with neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis, immune cells in the brain known as microglia that normally fulfill beneficial functions become harmful to neurons, leading to cognitive dysfunction and motor impairment. These harmful immune cells may also contribute to age-related cognitive decline in people without dementia. For some time, scientists have been trying to better understand […]

In the two and a half years since the first COVID vaccines were administered, anti-vaccination sentiment has grown exponentially. Skepticism about vaccines has been voiced, in particular, in religious communities across the world, from South Korea and New Zealand to South Africa, the UK and prominently among white evangelicals, in the US. In my own church, people have expressed disbelief […]

Patients suffering from the "most horrible" rare brain tumor are falling through the cracks of mental health provision, University of Essex researchers have found. A recent study which interviewed patients and clinicians discovered survivors struggle to access therapy available for other serious illnesses, such as cancer, and there was a lack of specialized support. For the first time, the mental […]

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in men worldwide. According to international estimates about one in six men will get prostate cancer during their lifetime and worldwide, over 375,000 patients will die from it each year. Tumor resistance to current therapies plays an essential role in this and new approaches are therefore urgently needed. Now an international research […]