The Molecular Neuroscience Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) has made an important breakthrough by connecting sensory neurons’ survival and pathology with the way messenger RNAs (mRNAs) are transported inside these cells. This team of neurobiologists, comprised of Ph.D. student Sara Emad El-Agamy, Dr. Laurent Guillaud, and Prof. Marco Terenzio, has collaborated with Prof. Keiko Kono […]

NHS details signs of a heart attack A dad who mistook a deadly condition for indigestion ended up being brought back to life three times. Mark Lang, 56, was in Ireland, luckily near Cork University Hospital (CUH), when his life-threatening symptoms began. “I woke up at 3am and thought I had indigestion,” Mark recalled. “I started to be sick.” Mark […]

The best fruit to eat if you’ve got diabetes – and the exact amount you should be eating A dietitian recommends blueberries for diabetics or those at risk for diabetes Blueberries have fewer calories and are less likely to cause sugar spikes than other fruits READ MORE: I’m a doctor – here’s what you should eat if you have back pain […]

How happy is YOUR area? Interactive map reveals UK’s cheeriest boroughs as wellbeing scores dip in wake of the pandemic Personal wellbeing levels in 2022/23 have fallen to a rate not seen since 2020  Shetland Islands and Na h-Eileanan Siar claimed top slots as the happiest areas  An interactive map has revealed Britain’s happiest — and unhappiest — districts.  The Office […]

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are successful in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. However, their use can increase the risk of regurgitation and pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents during sedation or general anesthesia. In the January 2024 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, Girish P. Joshi, MBBS, MD, FFARCSI, professor of anesthesiology and pain management at the University […]

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Royal family has been ‘hit by male pattern baldness’ says expert The most common cause of hair loss is genetic, a condition known as androgenetic alopecia. This hereditary condition is progressive and causes hair follicles to shrink, producing thinner, finer hairs over time. Eventually, the follicle stops producing hair altogether. Hereditary hair loss occurs because of an inherited hormonal sensitivity […]

It has sparked numerous debates. Is there a connection between soy and breast cancer? Soy contains isoflavones, which are plant estrogens. High estrogen levels have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. However, studies show that soy products don’t contain high enough levels of estrogen to increase the chances of developing breast cancer. Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a lifestyle […]

The jab should be given to toddlers in two doses when they are aged 12 months and 18 months, says the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation which advises UK health departments. Data from other nations suggests the ­vaccine will prevent most severe cases in children and help “make chickenpox a problem of the past”. The JCVI has also recommended […]

In a recent study published in JAMA, researchers investigated whether Tongxinluo, a Chinese medicinal compound, could improve clinical outcomes among ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. Study: Traditional Chinese Medicine Compound (Tongxinluo) and Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction The CTS-AMI Randomized Clinical Trial. Image Credit: Image Point Fr/Shutterstock.com Background STEMI is a major life-threatening condition worldwide. Despite […]