People living with chronic low back pain (cLBP) are more likely to use illicit drugs—including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine—compared to those without back pain, reports a study in Spine.
A five-fold price hike for EpiPen, which allergy sufferers use to counteract life-threatening reactions, has made Mylan the newest drugmaker to come under attack in the United States for profiteering.
(HealthDay)—Patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) with higher self-regulatory fatigue (SRF) have lower quality of life (QoL), according to a study published online Sept. 2 in Pain Practice. Lise Solberg Nes, Ph.D., from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and colleagues…
Now men and women are advised to avoid trying to conceive for 6 months Updated advice comes amid growing swell of evidence about transmission Studies have shown virus thrives in patients of both genders for months You may be infectious…
Kids may get more of a sting from the flu vaccination this fall. Doctors are gearing up to give shots only, because U.S. health officials say the easy-to-use nasal spray version of the vaccine isn’t working as well as a…
Some gut bacteria can fight inflammation in the intestines Study shows less inflammation makes anti-retroviral drugs more efficient It means that therapies targeting gut could help boost ART in patients The findings are the latest to show how key our…
Abdul Jabbar Tunio, 39, from Larkana, unable to move for two months He is morbidly obese and team are now investigating his weight gain Abdul broke his leg as a teen and family believe weight linked to injury Father-of-three suffers…
Like so many women, I binged and starved my way through the first part of my adult life, repeatedly losing, then gaining the same 14lb, but in 2010 I set myself a New Year’s resolution – to go an entire…
Children who eat oily fish may be better readers than their peers, a new study has revealed. Researchers discovered that young people’s reading ability significantly improved following the consumption of Omega 3. Experts say the findings reiterate the importance of…
According to Tess Daly, her exercise involves cycling while watching TV The mother-of-two claims weekly Pilates helps to keep her waist trim By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 19:38 EST, 5 September 2016 | Updated: 12:11 EST, 6 September 2016 e-mail…
Electric fans act as natural AC for the body by drying off sweat But if we don’t sweat then fans merely drive up core body temperature As we age we sweat less and less, meaning elderly people are ‘at risk’ …
Workouts suppressed part of the immune system Experts urged participants to take rest days between classes By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 11:30 EST, 5 September 2016 | Updated: 19:21 EST, 5 September 2016 e-mail 49 View comments Experts have warned…
CAN YOU RUN UP THE STAIRS? Yes. I go to the gym four times a week so I’m pretty fit. I do a lot of weights. I can’t stand yoga but I don’t mind Pilates. GET YOUR FIVE A DAY? …
Two studies appearing in the September 6 issue of JAMA examine the effectiveness of nasal sprays to reduce the frequency and duration of nosebleeds caused by hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), an inherited condition characterized by abnormal blood vessels which are…
In an analysis that included more than 1.4 million births, exposure to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) during the first trimester of pregnancy compared with nonexposure was not associated with increased risk of harm to the fetus or in early childhood,…
A new Cochrane Review, published in the Cochrane Library today and presented at the ERS International Congress, has found evidence from randomised trials, that taking an oral vitamin D supplement in addition to standard asthma medication is likely to reduce…
Researchers in Pennsylvania and Iowa have discovered that fungal communities found in chronic wounds can form mixed bacterial-fungal biofilms and can be associated with poor outcomes and longer healing times. Their report, the first deep characterization of the fungi found…
Individuals born by cesarean delivery were 15% more likely to become obese as children than individuals born by vaginal birth–and the increased risk may persist through adulthood, according to a large new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public…
Any dog lover will tell you their Bichon Frise or St Bernard makes them smile. But the NHS is also increasingly turning to animals to help relieve a number of medical conditions, from anxiety to Alzheimer’s. And it’s not just…
According to Tess Daly, her exercise involves cycling while watching TV The mother-of-two claims weekly Pilates helps to keep her waist trim By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 19:38 EST, 5 September 2016 | Updated: 19:55 EST, 5 September 2016 e-mail…
Told that she had cancer, Karen Lomas quite naturally wanted to know where it had started. Did she have breast cancer, or perhaps lung cancer? The trouble was doctors could not tell her, because Karen, 52, is one of the…
Some children are being sent to school with a packed lunch made up of a pasty, Wotsits, a chocolate bar and sugary squash. Details have been revealed in a new study which found that 98 per cent of packed lunches…
People with the most common type of lung cancer whose disease has spread to the brain could be spared potentially harmful whole brain radiotherapy, according to new research published in The Lancet. The phase 3 randomised trial found that whole…
As more and more countries in Asia and the Pacific face rapidly ageing populations, understanding and strategically preparing for these shifting demographics and their significant socio-economic implications is a top priority for governments across the region than ever. By 2050,…
Body language plays a crucial role, particularly in communication between teachers and students. This is the outcome of a project funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF which focused on the hidden elements of teaching. An encouraging smile, a sceptical…
Most people have never heard of mastocytosis. It’s a rare, sometimes deadly, immune disorder. Now new research may help those with advanced mastocytosis and possibly many more people, too. “This is the first drug that’s shown to be effective in…
Philips to highlight the Dream Family connected therapy system, announcing its extension with the introduction of BiPAP autoSV and BiPAP AVAPS therapy devices Philips Respironics, a division of Royal Philips, will showcase its portfolio of connected sleep and respiratory solutions…
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have demonstrated a method for making three-dimensional images of structures in biological material under natural conditions at a much higher resolution than other existing methods. The method may help shed light on…
Scientists have used a gene-editing tool to stunt tumour growth in mice. Crispr-Cas9 replaces harmful DNA with new code that kills cancerous cells while leaving healthy ones unharmed. Mice with the reprogrammed code developed tumours that were much smaller than…
Many people suffer declining eyesight as they get older, but is there something we can eat to improve it, asks Michael Mosley. My eyesight has never been good. I’ve worn glasses most of my life and as I get older…
It’s 3 p.m. Do you know where your children are? With the influx of cellphones and other technology into kids’ lives, parents increasingly do — even in the classroom. Trend leaves parents with questions, fears Most kids under 4 have used mobile…
Everyone gets headaches but there is one key factor that dramatically increases the risk: being a woman. Statistically women are infinitely more likely than men to suffer from virtually every form of headache there is. According to The Migraine Trust…
I am very active for my age, 66, and enjoy golf, cycling and walking. I have arthritis in my big toe, with limited movement in my joint and often severe pain. I have used painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, special shoes and…
Study suggests vehicle engines could release particles during combustion Break pads in cars and trains may also be at fault for degenerative disease Study based on brains of 37 people from Manchester and Mexico City By Colin Fernandez Science Correspondent…
Herbal teas claim to do more than keep us hydrated — boosting immunity, detoxing our liver and even helping us sleep. But are these claims valid? We asked NHS dietitian Noor Al-Refae to critique five of these ‘healthy’ teas. Then…
Doctor warn that visits are leading to increased waiting times Trend comes as patients have to pay more towards NHS dental checks GPs’ chief says doctors should not be made to carry out dental work Comes as a quarter of…
Frequent sex reduced the risk of heart problems for women in later life Men in same age group who had sex once a week doubled their heart risk Study was conducted by scientists from Michigan State University By Ben Spencer…
