To fight cancer and ageing, biologists are looking at how cells evict, kill or cannibalize less-fit rivals. Kendall Powell Yasuyaki Fujita has seen first-hand what happens when cells stop being polite and start getting real. He caught a glimpse of this harsh microscopic world when he switched on a cancer-causing gene called Ras in a few kidney cells in a dish....
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Does the rotavirus vaccine prevent type 1 diabetes?
By Yella Hewings-Martin Ph.D. Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Scientists have highlighted a possible link between infection with rotavirus and an increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes. Undergoing vaccination against the pathogen may be an effective way to prevent the condition. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition. The exact reason a person develops this condition is...
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How do ketogenic diets affect skin inflammation?
A study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology tested several high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diets and found those high in coconut and palm oils exacerbated psoriasiform-like skin inflammation in mice ELSEVIER Philadelphia, October 17, 2019 – Not all fats are equal in how they affect our skin, according to a new study in the Journal of...
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Can surgical masks protect you from getting the flu?
by Manal Mohammed, The Conversation Australia has just suffered a severe flu season, with 299,211 laboratory-confirmed cases, at last count, and 662 deaths. This might be a sign of what’s to come for the UK and US as the virus spreads to the northern hemisphere. Flu season in the UK runs from December to March,...
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Hot drinks are the most common cause of burns to young children
Posted Today New research has shown that hot drink scalds were the commonest cause of children under five presenting to emergency departments and that only one in four children received adequate first aid before getting to the hospital. These two key findings have led to the design of a national campaign called SafeTea launched, National...
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Where is my Xanax? Why your doctor may be concerned about prescribing benzodiazepines
by Arash Javanbakht, The Conversation As an academic psychiatrist who treats people with anxiety and trauma, I often hear questions about a specific class of medications called benzodiazepines. I also often receive referrals for patients who are on these medications and reluctant to discontinue them. There has been increasing attention into long-term risks of benzodiazepines,...
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What is perimenopause and how does it affect women’s health in midlife?
by Gita Mishra and Hsin-Fang Chung, The Conversation All women know to expect the time in life when their periods finish and they reach menopause. Many might even look forward to it. What many women don’t know, however, is they will also experience symptoms in the time leading up to menopause. This is known as perimenopause. On...
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Osteoarthritis can increase your risk for social isolation
by American Geriatrics Society When older adults become lonely—a condition health professionals call “social isolation”—their health and well-being can suffer. In fact, there may be a link between being socially isolated and osteoarthritis (arthritis) which causes joint pain and can limit your ability to get around. People who have arthritis often have other health issues which may increase...
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Increase health benefits of exercise by working out before breakfast
by University of Bath According to a new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, health scientists at the Universities of Bath and Birmingham found that by changing the timing of when you eat and exercise, people can better control their blood sugar levels. The six-week study, which involved thirty men classified...
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What is claudication?
By Jennifer Huizen Reviewed by Daniel Bubnis, MS, NASM-CPT, NASE Level II-CSS Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Summary Claudication is muscular pain, cramping, or fatigue that typically occurs during exercise and goes away with rest. Claudication is primarily a symptom of conditions that reduce blood flow in the legs, especially peripheral artery disease (PAD). The term claudication comes from...