“If the pain was that bad you’d be screaming”: what women of colour go through when they’re sick
Written by Carly Lewis-Oduntan A review from the NHS Race and Health Observatory paints a damning picture of how the healthcare system is failing minority ethnic patients. Writer Carly Lewis-Oduntan explores what this means for women of colour in and whether there…
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How to sleep better: The 9 houseplants to help you drift off
Gardening: Expert reveals air purifying houseplants We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can…
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Moderna accused of 'hijacking' technology used COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna faces ANOTHER lawsuit over ownership of its COVID-19 vaccine as company is accused of ‘hijacking’ technology used for it – company already faces suit from NIH Moderna is being sued by two smaller, Vancouver-based, biotech firms that are alleging…
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Dementia: Do you own a pet? New study explores the impact pet ownership has on the brain
Dementia: Dr Sara on benefits of being in nature We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our…
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Because of Covid, I was told I had cancer by phone – then had chemo at home
There’s no good way to brace yourself for the news that you have a rare cancer, but I certainly never expected to receive a call telling me while I was in my garden one afternoon. It started with migraines. I…
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Do you know your end-of-life treatment preferences? Your loved ones may not
The COVID-19 crisis has made it more clear than ever that a medical emergency can strike at any time – sometimes, with dire consequences. And in situations when a patient can’t communicate their preferences around end-of-life treatment, their providers,…
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Carlos Santana health: Rock star taken to hospital after ‘incident’ – what happened?
What's the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on…
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Even three pints of beer a week is bad for your brain
Warning to middle-aged drinkers that just one glass of wine or pint a night can age your brain by TWO YEARS, study claims University of Pennsylvania researchers found drinking cause brain ageing Drinking an extra unit per day caused an…
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Researchers publish how-to guide for monitoring and analyzing brain activity
Penn State researchers have developed a set of tools and methods to better monitor and analyze sleep-related signals and fidgeting in rodent brain studies. Considered the bedrock of biomedical research, rodent studies often provide the first advanced understanding of brain…
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Higher BMI Increases Risk of Diabetic Kidney Disease
Higher body mass index (BMI) has been linked to an increased risk for diabetic nephropathy, new research finds. The study of nearly 4000 East Asian individuals with type 2 diabetes used genetic analysis to show that higher BMI was associated…
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