Dogs affected by human stress
The smell of human stress can affect a dog’s emotional wellbeing, a new study has shown. Research from the University of Bristol has found that human stress odours can make dogs make more ‘pessimistic’...
View ArticleIncreasing fruit intake can prevent poor mental health later in life
Regularly eating fruit during midlife can act as a “preventative measure” against ageing-related depression, latest research has revealed. Academics from Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National...
View ArticleMeal replacement therapy and financial incentives associated with weight loss...
“Tying in” financial incentives into meal replacement therapies can help adolescents living with severe obesity to lose weight, latest evidence has demonstrated. Recent research has found that...
View ArticleOnline pharmacies unethically promoting weight loss drugs
Virtual pharmacies advertising weight loss jabs at a discounted price are acting in an unethical way, according to health experts. People can now buy Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro online, with some...
View ArticleDigital GP appointments can miss health problems
General practitioners (GPs) are more likely to miss health complications during a virtual appointment compared to an in-person consultation, latest findings have revealed. To help manage the demand for...
View ArticleLongevity: Strong link between losing a loved one and faster aging
People who lose someone close to them age quicker than those who don’t, a new study has found. Researchers used epigenetic clocks – DNA markers – to measure biological aging, which is the decline in...
View ArticleStaying active could help reduce risk of death linked to long periods of sitting
People with diabetes who follow the recommendations around staying active could “offset” the risk of death that is linked to spending long periods of time of sitting down. Health experts are concerned...
View ArticleChildren whose mothers have type 1 diabetes less likely to have condition...
Children are twice as likely to have type 1 diabetes if their father has the condition than if their mother does, research has highlighted. A new study indicates that children may be offered long-term...
View ArticleNormalising blood sugar levels is a prevention strategy for type 2 diabetes
Achieving normal glucose regulation needs to be a prevention strategy for people with prediabetes, health experts have said. Prediabetes is the biggest risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes,...
View ArticleOlympics: IOC urged to cut ties with soft drink manufacturer
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been advised to cut its ties with Coca-Cola in an editorial published by BMJ Global Health. In their article, ‘The Olympic game’s up: it’s time for the IOC...
View ArticlePlant-based diet linked to a younger biological age, study shows
Individuals following a vegan diet are more likely to have a lower biological age than those who eat meat, scientists have said. A new study from the University in California has found that decreased...
View ArticleDietitians exhibit significant weight stigma
UK dietitians exhibit explicit and implicit weight bias towards people living with obesity, according to new research. Academics surveyed 402 dietitians aged between 20 and 70 in 2022 to examine weight...
View ArticleSmart insulin: dynamic insulin responds to real-time glucose variations
£2.7 million awarded to 6 groundbreaking research projects 4 of the 6 projects working on glucose-responsive insulin (GRIs) GRIs are ‘smart’ and adapt to blood glucose levels A major breakthrough in...
View ArticleHigh blood pressure associated with drinking from plastic bottles
A reduction in plastic use could potentially lower your blood pressure, latest evidence has demonstrated. A new study from Danube Private University in Austria has found that microplastics tend to...
View ArticleOne in 10 people remain on soup and shake diet
A major study has revealed that the soup and shake diet has helped thousands of people living with type 2 diabetes put their condition into remission. However, only 12% of individuals who start...
View ArticleKeto effect: Higher cholesterol levels on keto compared to other diets
Individuals following a ketogenic low-carbohydrate diet are more likely to have higher cholesterol levels than those on other meal plans, academics have said. Researchers from the University of Bath...
View ArticleMan hospitalised after weight loss drug triggered life-threatening problems
A 62-year-old man with type 1 diabetes was rushed to hospital after a weight loss jab sent his metabolism into overdrive. A&E doctors spotted that the man was suffering from an overactive thyroid...
View ArticleChronic health complications triggered by poor sleep
People who frequently sleep poorly are more likely to develop a wide range of chronic health complications than those who have good sleep, a new study has suggested. During the investigation, a team of...
View ArticleBreast cancer risk not increased by gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes is not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, academics have said. A new study – which will be presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European Association for...
View ArticleHealth apps increase the likelihood of staying active and improving health
Using digital health tools like mobile apps and text messages can significantly help people to improve their health and wellbeing, a study has shown. Researchers says people are “more likely” to stay...
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