Few of us give much thought to how we put one foot in front of the other, but scientists are investigating whether changing the way we walk can protect our physical and mental health. One promising focus is on how altering our gait can reduce our risk of knee arthritis. The most common type is … Read more
At crisis levels — that is how some experts describe the increase in the numbers of people being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. New data published last week revealed there were more than 200,000 new cases diagnosed in England and Wales alone in 2017, the equivalent of one diagnosis every three minutes. ‘In an average … Read more
Research has linked being green-fingered to everything from higher vitamin D levels to lower blood pressure. And last month, a study in the journal Neurology listed gardening as one of a handful of activities that could lower the risk of dementia in old age. This is thought to be down to the combination of physical … Read more
They are typically taken by the health conscious with the hope of adding years to life. But a study found taking supplements has little effect and only nutrients found in foods can lower your chances of death. In fact, some supplements – such as calcium and vitamin D – were actually associated with a higher … Read more
Zapping the brain for just 25 minutes boosts memory as scientists say weak electrical currents could also be used to treat Alzheimer’s It takes only a weak electrical current to restore thinking powers, experts say The tiny pulses of electricity are thought to synchronise their brainwaves Older people zapped performed as well as those in … Read more
ASK THE GP: Why have I got cracks on the top of my tongue? Dr Martin Scurr answers your health questions By Dr Martin Scurr For The Daily Mail Published: 00:52 GMT, 9 April 2019 | Updated: 01:35 GMT, 9 April 2019 Can you help explain why the front top surface of my tongue has … Read more
A new treatment for slipped discs involves injecting a blob of gel containing alcohol into the spine. Marine contractor and father-of-two Robert Parke, 49, from Dumfries, was one of the first people in the UK to have it done. THE PATIENT Robert Parke, 49, has suffered crippling back pain since his teens When I was … Read more
A cream made from cough medicine could be an unlikely new remedy for agonising face pain suffered by thousands of people in the UK. The rub-on cream contains a drug called ambroxol, which has been used for decades in cough syrups to break up mucus in the lungs. But now scientists have discovered it also … Read more
US senators slam Juul for partnering with Big Tobacco, allegedly funding anti-regulation lawmakers and ‘getting a generation hooked on tobacco’ Popular e-cigarette company Juul has been widely blamed for fueling the youth vaping epidemic, largely through its marketing processes Last year it promised to make efforts to curb adolescent use of its products But it … Read more
Federal health officials have identified 465 measles cases this year, nearly 100 more than last week. Since January 1, there have been confirmed cases in 19 US states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Monday. Measles was declared ‘eradicated’ in the US in 2000. But the disease has since had a … Read more
A woman has revealed that her rare skin condition which causes her body to crack open once left her suicidal. Mui Thomas, who resides in Hong Kong, suffers from harlequin ichthyosis, which causes scaly skin that grows at ten times the normal rate. Growing up, Ms Thomas, whose biological parents abandoned her, experienced bullying and … Read more
Many of us rely on the flu jab to keep us fighting fit during the chilly winter months. But research suggests the fatty Western diet may be hindering the vaccine’s effectiveness. Scientists looked at the effect of the food additive tert-butylhydroquinone (tBHQ) – commonly found in cooking oils, frozen meat, chips and crackers – in … Read more
GPs told to take pictures of suspicious moles on their PHONES before sending patients for referrals Scheme applies to GPs working in four local areas in North East England Specialists will review photos and offer a urgent or routine appointment Brains behind the project claim they receive 150 urgent referrals a week By Alexandra Thompson … Read more