The butterfly-shaped thyroid gland is situated just behind the Adam’s apple It produces hormones that regulate the body’s metabolic rate But tiny growths that develop over months or years can disrupt this process The treatment called echotherapy could be used to treat thousands of Britons Thousands of Britons suffering from a common thyroid problem could...
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‘Ninja drug’ prevents Alzheimer’s by destroying harmful cells in the brain
Treatment stops the process that kills brain cells, protecting a patient’s memory Unlike other medications, the drug is cell-specific and does not have side effects The drug, known as PMN310 antibody, is effective as the brain can regenerate If successful in future trials, the medication could be available in 2025 Alzheimer’s affects around 5.5 million...
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Type 1 diabetes vaccine moving to human trials in Finland
It has long been hypothesized that viral infections play a significant role in the development of type 1 diabetes. Researchers in Finland have been investigating this connection for over 25 years and now believe they have targeted the particular virus group that can trigger the disease. After developing a prototype vaccine the team is now moving to...
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Small green sponge found in the icy waters off Alaska could CURE pancreatic and ovarian cancer
Sponge discovered in the Pacific killed malignant cells in both diseases Latrunculia austini lives in an area that stretches from the Gulf of Alaska Researchers hope to create a synthetic version of the molecule and test it Survival rates for pancreatic cancer are low as signs often don’t show until late Clinical trials would likely be about...
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Common blood pressure drug could halt progression of Alzheimer’s – and scientists need volunteers for a new £2m trial
Losartan could reduce brain shrinkage which occurs with incurable condition We already know people with high blood pressure have raised risk of Alzheimer’s But some are protected by the blood pressure drugs they take, past study found The group of inhibitors losartan belongs to cuts disease risk by up to 50% New study to test if drug helps...
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Could an experimental injection offer hope for HIV patients? Patient who has the killer virus keeps it at bay for 10 months after treatment
The US military findings offer yet more hope for potential treatments in future Results were presented at the annual meeting of the International Aids Society However, none of the other patients saw such profound effects, experts said The unnamed patient was treated with ‘broadly neutralising antibodies A HIV patient had the killer virus kept under control for...
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Thirteen home remedies for constipation
Constipation is an incredibly common problem. It’s thought to affect around 20% of Americans, resulting in 8 million doctor visits per year (1, 2). It can be caused by foods you eat or avoid, lifestyle choices, medication or disease. But for many people, the cause of their chronic constipation is often unknown. This is referred to as chronic...
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The WORST sports for damaging your knees, according to science – and it’s not just running
Long distance running, football, weightlifting and wrestling are worst on joints These sports found to raise risk of osteoarthritis by up to seven times This is compared to basketball players, boxers, and track and field athletes Study on elite athletes but shows some sports are rougher on joints than others Evidence osteoarthritis is rising in...
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Why your muscles hurt so much the day after you work out
If you do end up with achy muscles after a workout, your best bet is to stretch and keep hydrated. Ever woken up the day after a workout and wondered what you did to deserve such pain? I’m talking about soreness. That pain can stem from several sources, and understanding what’s behind yours will help...
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How do free radicals affect the body?
Free radicals are unstable atoms that can damage cells, causing illness and aging. Free radicals are linked to aging and a host of diseases, but little is known about their role in human health, or how to prevent them from making people sick. What are free radicals? Free radicals are thought to be responsible for...