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Shingles, a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, results in a painful blistering rash along one side of the body or face from nerve inflammation. There has been scientific speculation that such inflammation may increase a person's risk of dementia. However, a new study has found that shingles is not associated

Having diabetes or surviving a heart attack makes you THREE TIMES more likely to suffer dementia than someone genetically at risk, study claims Researchers studied 200,000 Britons to determine risk of developing dementia Those who suffered a heart attack, a stroke or had diabetes were most at risk Comparatively, those with high genetic risk were

High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Despite having strong ties with heart disease, cholesterol

Black patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) are willing to consider participating in clinical trials, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held from June 3 to 7 in Chicago. Stephanie Walker, B.S.N., from the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance in New York City, and colleagues conducted

When a longtime patient visited Dr. William Sawyer's office after recovering from covid, the conversation quickly turned from the coronavirus to anxiety and ADHD. Sawyer — who has run a family medicine practice in the Cincinnati area for more than three decades — said he spent 30 minutes asking questions about the patient's exercise and

Analyzing brain stem cells of patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Rutgers scientists have found evidence of irregularities in very early brain development that may contribute to the neuropsychiatric disorder. The findings support a concept scientists have long suspected: ASD arises early in fetal development during the period when brain stem cells divide to form

Slideshow ( 3 images )VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The F-word made its debut at a papal general audience on Wednesday but there was no alarm and those who were brandishing it were given VIP treatment. About 30 Italians wearing red T-shirts bearing the words “Fuck Cancer Choir” sat in a front section of Pope Francis’

Millions of Brits admit they leave batteries lying around – with nearly a quarter catching a child playing with a loose one in their home. Despite the danger, more than two-thirds of the 2,000 adults polled would be unsure what to do if they came across a child swallowing a battery. Ingestion of the coin-shaped

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The gel works as a scaffold for injected cells to grow new tissue. In the

New insights into how genetic factors affect the body's immune response in type 1 diabetes have been published in eLife. The findings provide evidence of a direct link between genetic factors associated with susceptibility to type 1 diabetes and immune functionality, particularly involving immune T cells. They also highlight 11 genes which could be explored

Many ethnic minority patients in England with the most common form of atrial fibrillation (AF) are not being prescribed the blood thinners they need to lower their stroke risk, according to data scientists at the University of Manchester. The study compared recommended treatment (oral anticoagulation such as warfarin), less effective treatment (aspirin), and no treatment.

Do you really want to order a soda with your burger? Just one soda can have more added sugar than the entire daily limit recommended for most adults. Seeing a warning icon on a restaurant menu may help consumers identify the high amounts of added sugar hidden in menu items — and it may even

Clear ethical standards and guidance must be in place for use of Artificial Intelligence in health settings to protect the relationship of trust between doctors and patients and to safeguard human rights, according to a Council of Europe report, written by an Oxford expert and published today. It has been anticipated that AI could be

‘Pride’ has always been a strange word to me. Being proud was not a feeling I grew up with. I was a shy, timid, anxious and sometimes even scared kid. But proud? Not really. I guess I never felt truly proud until I was able to be myself completely. And that wasn’t until my 30s.

Study results from three clinical trial sites show that a WW International, Inc. ("WeightWatchers" or "WW") program tailored for people living with diabetes helped participants lose weight, lower blood glucose levels, and improve their overall well-being. Despite recent advancements, there continue to be gaps in diabetes management for the over 37 million people in the

A novel blood-based assay could one day be used to diagnose Parkinson’s disease and possibly other chronic inflammatory conditions, according to investigators. In addition to being highly accurate, the assay, which detects changes in expression of cytochrome P450s, is faster and easier to perform than other Parkinson’s disease assays under investigation, reported lead author Kohei

While the hospice program was originally designed for patients with cancer, who are expected to die within six months, currently close to half of older adult hospice enrollees have a diagnosis of dementia. Now a new study by researchers at UC San Francisco and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows that hospice patients

Private cancer clinic goes into liquidation after NHS bosses refused not-for-profit contract to help tackle post-Covid backlog Rutherford Health, which has five cancer facilities, has today filed for liquidation Over 50 cancer patients will have their treatment transferred to other providers About 280 staff employed at the clinics have been told they are now out of

Professor Diane Griffin from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA, has recently explained the persistence mechanism of viral RNA in the human body after clinical recovery from acute infection. The article has been published in the journal PLOS BIOLOGY. Study: Why does viral RNA sometimes persist after recovery from acute infections?. Image

Colorful flowers and delicate blossoms on trees are not the only sign that spring has truly arrived. For many, allergies are a sign the seasons have changed. Up to one in four Canadians suffer from allergic rhinitis and its symptoms—runny nose, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, and occasionally coughing. With climate change, the problem might be getting