TOPLINE: Nearly three-quarters of adults with alopecia areata (AA) were not receiving treatment 1 year after diagnosis, according to a retrospective cohort study using data from more than 45,000 individuals. METHODOLOGY: The study population included 45,483 adults aged 18 years and older with new diagnoses of AA between October 15, 2015, and February 28, 2020. Data were from a large […]

The Oscar-winning actress is helping Alzheimer’s Research UK show how the condition robs people of a “happily ever after”. Olivia, 49, voiced animated short Change The Ending which shows how the illness can leave people frightened and have a huge impact on relatives. She said: “As soon as I heard about the concept behind Alzheimer’s Research UK’s campaign, I wanted […]

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For patients with alopecia areata (AA), corticosteroids are the most commonly used treatment, and by one year, 71.8 percent are receiving no treatment, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in JAMA Dermatology. Hemin Lee, M.D., M.P.H., from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort study involving 45,483 individuals to review treatment patterns for […]

We expect medical professionals to give us reliable information about ourselves and potential treatments so that we can make informed decisions about which (if any) medicine or other intervention we need. If your doctor instead “bullshits” you (yes—this term has been used in academic publications to refer to persuasion without regard for truth, and not as a swear word) under […]

People who consume artificial sweeteners are more likely to suffer from DEPRESSION, study claims A study suggests that artificial sweeteners could lead to depression The findings are preliminary, and experts suggest there needs to be more data  READ MORE: I’m a dentist. This is why people should NOT quit sweeteners  Artificial sweeteners and ultra-processed foods may lead to depression, a […]

A new evaluation tool offers practical guidance for diagnosing an extreme form of social isolation known as hikikimori. The diagnostic evaluation tool was published online Sept. 15 with an accompanying letter by co-authors in the journal World Psychiatry. The tool is the first structured technique to evaluate people who suffer from a condition first recognized in young people in Japan, […]

In a recent editorial published in Nutrients, researchers reported on the effects of the ketogenic diet (KD) on various aspects of metabolic and endocrinal health. Editorial: Editorial for “The Role of Ketogenic Diet in Human Health and Diseases”: The Multifaceted Impact of Ketogenic Diets on Health and Disease. Image Credit: Nina Firsova/Shutterstock.com This ranged from its influence on insulin secretion […]

NHS video shows signs and symptoms of leukaemia Mum Danielle, 33, first thought her little boy Kian had caught a virus, as he felt very tired. Only six at the time, he soon developed an unusual rash and bruise-like marks. Danielle said: “Kian spent Christmas Day in bed as he was so fatigued. I Googled his symptoms and leukaemia came […]

In a recent article published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers raised concerns over the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) use and called for re-evaluation. Perspective: WHO guideline on the use of non-sugar sweeteners: a need for reconsideration. Image Credit: Towfiqu ahamed barbhuiya / Shutterstock Background Based on a systematic review and meta-analysis (SRMA), the Nutrition and Food […]