Scientists say most people need more protein than current guidelines suggest
A new paper published in Frontiers in Nutrition argues that current public health recommendations for exercise and protein intake are largely aimed at preventing deficiency, not helping people achieve the…
This emerging treatment is helping people avoid knee replacement surgery
A minimally invasive procedure for chronic knee pain is helping some patients find significant relief without undergoing major surgery. For Cynthia Schraf-Fletcher, 74, the results were “remarkably” successful. Nearly a…
Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author
“But for me, following the clinical advice, basing future decisions on clinical evidence, is the right way to move forward in the context of me having received the most robust…
Ebola and hantavirus can start like the flu but turn deadly fast
Ebola virus disease and hantavirus have attracted renewed attention in recent weeks because of the serious risks they pose to public health. Although they are very different diseases, both can…
Butterfly that barely ages could help unlock longevity secrets
A group of tropical butterflies may have evolved an extraordinary way to stay healthy for longer by slowing the aging process itself, according to a University of Bristol-led study published…
The Climate Question – Is climate change ruining our sleep?
Available for over a year Parts of India have been facing extreme heat – with temperatures soaring past 46 degrees Celsius. But a less familiar story unfolds after dark. When…
A common vitamin could help fight one of the deadliest brain cancers
For months, Edward (Ed) Waldner knew something wasn’t right. At 55 years old, he felt constantly drained, no matter how much or how little he had done during the day.…
Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons
From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools. Source link
One common fat may fuel type 2 diabetes while another helps fight it
Researchers are taking a closer look at how different types of dietary fat may influence the risk of type 2 diabetes, a disease that affects millions of people worldwide and…
Tubulin prevents toxic brain protein clumps linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine have identified a potential new approach for tackling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Both conditions are associated with the buildup of harmful clumps formed by…















