Skin cancer: Dr Chris outlines the signs of a melanoma Skin cancer is among the most common forms of the disease in the world. It is typically caused by overexposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun, however, there are other risk factors that can increase your chances of the disease. There are two main types of skin cancer – melanoma […]
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What's the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? Heart attack survivors could benefit from taking daily aspirin to promote better health and long life, according to researchers. Dr Anna Meta Kristensen said: “Our findings suggest that not taking aspirin as prescribed after a heart attack is linked to a higher risk of having another heart attack, diltiazem cd […]
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Everyone has goals, priorities, and ambition in our life. These goals drive us to work harder to accomplish our dreams and live the life we always wanted. While these ambitions drive us to become competitive, the experts warn we might lose the purpose of life and this journey in the process. According to them, many people have turned their ambitions […]
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Sleep Expert Sammy Margo talks best sleeping positions Between long working hours and diets fuelled by convenient but ultra-processed foods, modern lifestyles don’t often allow a lot of space for healthy habits. Dr Tim Mercer, a GP partner in Wirral, explained that factors like poor work-life balance, low-value diets, lack of movement, incorrect desk set-ups, excess alcohol and caffeine and detrimental […]
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Nearly four in ten GP surgeries set limits on the number of patients they will deal with each day, survey finds – as the BMA calls for doctors to only see 25 people a day and ‘redirect’ those who miss out to other services such as 111 The British Medical Association recommends GPs see 25 patients per day But 40 […]
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We were ten minutes into our Zoom interview when Sarah Wilson suddenly became distracted by the rain lashing on to her tiny balcony in the rooftops of Paris. ‘Can I just get my washing in?” she asked. Reassuringly real, I should have expected nothing less of the woman that built up a million pound wellness empire, only to to walk […]
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Multiple Sclerosis sufferers may be offered monthly survey which could help doctors determine who will get severe form of disease All patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) may soon be asked to fill out a monthly survey to help doctors spot which of them will end up with a severe form of the disease. The recommendation comes after a study found MS […]
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Meet the NHS doctor and social media sensation who is on a one-man mission to debunk rogue health myths peddled online (and you’ll definitely enjoy one of his recommendations!) Dr Karan has amassed millions of fans for his witty, punchy explainers on TikTok The NHS general surgeon in Hampshire has shared thousands of videos online You’ve probably seen his face, debunking […]
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Reviewers’ Notes Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common condition that affects up to 30% of adults in the general population. It is characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver. It is often associated with other conditions, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. The new definition of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) was […]
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According to new research in the journal Immunity, T cells have a nuclear receptor doing something very odd—but very important—to help them fight pathogens and destroy cancer cells. This receptor, called retinoic acid receptor alpha (RARα), is known to control gene expression programs in the nucleus, but it also now appears to operate outside the cell nucleus to coordinate the […]
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