Researchers have uncovered new clues to the mystery of how the gut’s nervous system affects glucose metabolism in the rest of the body. Their findings could lead to new treatments for type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes causes the body’s cells to become less sensitive to signals from insulin, the hormone responsible for regulating levels of glucose in the blood. […]
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Without directly invading the brain or nerves, the virus responsible for COVID-19 causes potentially damaging neurological injuries in about one in seven infected, a new study shows. These injuries range from temporary confusion due to low body-oxygen levels, to stroke and seizures in the most serious cases, say the study authors. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, […]
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We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Type 2 diabetes would seem benign were it not for the threat of rising blood sugar levels – the main sugar found in blood. It is an important source of energy and provides nutrients to the body but […]
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As we age, every major organ system progressively declines—including the immune system. Aging causes our immune cells to become less able to fight off infections. This leaves older people hundreds of times more vulnerable to diseases such as pneumonia and flu than younger people. But the poor immune response of many older adults also reduces their ability to benefit from […]
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A team of students and doctors, led by UCL medic Hamzah Selim, has launched an innovative app which uses fun brain games to screen people for signs of dementia. The Mindset4Dementia app, made available on the App Store this month, asks users a series of questions around age, health and lifestyle, before getting them to complete a series of playful […]
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We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Stomach ulcers are a type of open wound that develop on the lining of the stomach. Left untreated, they can cause a number of serious complications, including internal bleeding and even perforation. Ulcers on the stomach are […]
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We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Peyronie’s disease is a relatively common condition that affects around one in every 200 men. The main sign of the condition is having a slightly bent penis when it’s erect. Men with Peyronie’s may find that they […]
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Almost all documented coronavirus transmissions have occurred indoors, but experts say that wearing a mask outside is justified because there is still a risk of infection. The likelihood of catching the virus increases at events where people stand near each other and talk for long periods of time, such as parties or election campaign rallies. Relative risk Since the start […]
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Brianna Hill's water broke about 30 minutes after beginning the remote bar exam, but she remained seated to finish the first portion. After checking with her family and midwife, she completed the second portion before heading to the hospital, where her son was born that night. The next day, Hill completed the rest of the exam from the hospital, breastfeeding […]
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Masks are widely recognized to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, by reducing transmission of the virus when people cough, talk, sneeze, shout, or project your voice (via CDC). Masks have been widely used across the United States and much of the world in the form of simple cotton face masks or disposable hospital surgical masks. As the seasons change […]
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