New research published in Diabetologia shows that morning and afternoon physical activity are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes across all population levels of education and income, but has found no statistically significant association between evening physical activity and risk type 2 diabetes. The study is by Dr. Caiwei Tian, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, U.S., and […]

Hyperdiploidy is a genetic condition observed in cancer cells, where the cells contain more chromosomes than usual. The condition is particularly prevalent in childhood B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), the most common form of pediatric cancer. To bring clarity to the field, researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have worked to better define this type of ALL in the […]

Reviewed As cities brace for a confluence of flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, and RSV infections this fall, the American Thoracic Society announced that five new health systems have partnered with the Society to improve vaccination rates. Grady Health System (Atlanta, GA), Meharry Medical College (Nashville, TN), St. Luke's Health System (Boise, ID), the University of Colorado (Aurora, CO), and Wayne Health […]

Researchers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and colleagues reported for the first time that a genetic biomarker may be able to help predict the severity of food allergy reactions. Currently there is no reliable or readily available clinical biomarker that accurately distinguishes patients with food allergies who are at risk for severe life-threatening reactions versus […]

Patients meeting bipolar at-risk (BAR) criteria are significantly more likely to transition to bipolar disorder (BD) during the next decade versus patients seeking mental health care not meeting the BAR criteria, according to a study published online Sept. 15 in JAMA Network Open. Aswin Ratheesh, M.D., Ph.D., from Orygen in Parkville, Australia, and colleagues examined the association of BAR criteria […]

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High blood sugar: What are the warning signs? Have you ever had a bar of chocolate to cure your afternoon slump only to notice that the instant rush of energy was very quickly replaced by a wave of tiredness? That’s because when your body receives too much glucose too quickly after eating, it experiences a blood sugar spike, Dr Mahrukh […]

This Morning: Dr Zoe explains symptoms of pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most common form of cancer in the UK, but the fifth most deadly causing around 9,600 deaths every year. Known as a “silent” killer it often does not present with any symptoms in its initial stages, making it almost impossible to detect. For this reason an […]

When Nikita Harden, 33, went bowling, she hoped for a fun date night with her boyfriend – but she ended up fighting off a life-threatening infection. The young mum-of-two from Norfolk scratched her thumb on the inside of a bowling ball. She brushed it off as a minor cut at the time, but later that night began experiencing the symptoms […]

A healthy diet is one of the greatest layers of protection you can offer to your brain. While superfoods offer a myriad of health benefits thanks to their content of potent plant compounds, an expert has shared you don’t need to reach deep inside your pockets to boost your brain health. 1. Avocados The creamy fruit has experienced a boom […]