Taking collagen keeps skin elastic but won’t stop wrinkles, say scientists

“Vitamin C helps with collagen formation and so ensuring you get enough from foods such as citrus fruits, berries, green vegetables, peppers and tomatoes may help. Zinc, found in meat,…

Popular acid reflux medication linked to anemia and bone loss

Researchers in Brazil have found new evidence that extended use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may interfere with the body’s ability to absorb important nutrients. The study was conducted by…

Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men

A recent study published in Aging-US explored how two common amino acids may influence how long people live. The paper, titled “The role of phenylalanine and tyrosine in longevity: a…

‘Midwives didn’t listen’ says mother of baby with brain damage

“I attended A&E multiple times complaining of pain, tachycardia (increased heart rate), sickness – I couldn’t keep anything down… but they didn’t listen.” Angel-Kay Mason fell pregnant with her daughter…

The more you fear aging, the faster your body may age

Feeling anxious about getting older, especially worrying about declining health, may do more than weigh on the mind. New research from NYU School of Global Public Health suggests that these…

Hidden architecture inside cellular droplets opens new targets for cancer and ALS

Cells organize many of their most important activities using structures known as biomolecular condensates. Unlike traditional compartments in the cell, these droplet-like clusters are not enclosed by membranes. They help…

Record levels of rough sleepers in England, figures reveal

There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn. Source link

Jersey passes assisted dying legislation but bill for England and Wales remains blocked

Jersey’s parliament, the States Assembly, has just passed its assisted dying bill after a final debate. This will allow terminally ill adults with mental capacity to have an assisted death…

Jersey approves assisted dying law

Once the law is given Royal Assent the first legal assisted deaths could happen as early as 2027. Source link

Scientists discover hidden sugar layer behind psoriasis

Scientists have uncovered new details about how certain sugars help immune cells enter the skin during psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory disease. These sugars, known as glycans, appear to play a…