TOPLINE: Researchers developed and validated a prediction tool for estimating the risk of incident hypothyroidism in a representative, contemporary cohort of US adults with moderate-to-advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of less than 30 mL/min/1.73m2 (stage 4-5 CKD). METHODOLOGY: Overall study cohort consisted of 15,642 adults with stage 4-5 CKD taken from the Optum […]
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Thanks to my mum working in medicine, I’ve always been on top of my health. As a result, I’ve long made sure to have a full ‘MOT’ check-up every summer – and thankfully, for most of my adult life, I’ve been given a clean bill of health. But little did I know that, in 2013, my GP had missed the […]
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During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, diagnoses of some cancers in Alberta, Canada, dropped sharply, according to a new study. In a retrospective analysis of provincial health data that included approximately 43,000 cancer diagnoses, the rate of melanoma diagnosis decreased by 43% during the state of emergency. The results suggest that the pandemic restrictions delayed cancer care among some […]
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Dr Amir reveals what eyes can reveal about our health “Food is a huge factor in supporting our overall health,” said eye specialist Tina Patel. While consuming a variety of vegetables, fruits, nuts, pulses, and fatty acids will support your health, there are certain nutrients that can help prevent eye diseases. “Foods rich in beta carotene convert into vitamin A […]
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For Elaine Welteroth, having a baby completely changed her relationship with her health. The author and former Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief had a tough pregnancy, with her first trimester being so much harder than anyone had ever told her. “I was exhausted and nauseated every single day for 19 weeks,” she says. “I developed chronic pain in my hip/pelvis area and […]
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Dr Amir gives tips on how to stay safe during UK heatwave David Bentley penned: “When we have a heatwave… a good night’s sleep can become a real challenge.” While David tried one method to cool him down, a cold shower before bed, he found that the “effect doesn’t last that long”. In an opinion piece for Birmingham Live, David […]
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Given the vast number of people in the United States who are approaching 65 years of age, there is a need for interdisciplinary research on factors influencing the trajectory of cognition and brain aging in older adults. In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers examine the collective effect of diet and exercise interventions on age-related cognition and brain health changes. […]
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Labour vows to use AI to slash record NHS waits as figures reveal service still uses 80,000 pagers Wes Streeting, the party’s shadow health secretary, will set out his plans READ MORE: Experts warn AI could lead to the EXTINCTION of humanity Labour has vowed to embrace new technology and artificial intelligence to slash NHS waiting lists as new figures […]
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It’s been almost four years since the coronavirus was discovered, and new developments and questions continue to unravel across the globe. The virus is now on its 16th omicron subvariant, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Subvariants are mutations in the virus’s genetic make-up. As of June 9, XBB.1.5 is the most dominant one circulating in […]
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