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Upper limit put on safe consumption of coffee
Latte, cappuccino or short black, a morning coffee is an essential for many people looking to kick start their day. But while the humble...
WHO issues its first guidelines on reducing dementia risk
The World Health Organisation has launched its first ever guidelines on how people can help avoid getting dementia.
People can reduce their risk of dementia...
Poor sense of smell in older adults linked to 50% increased mortality risk
A new Michigan State University study suggests that older adults with poor sense of smell may see an almost 50% increase in their risk...
Perseverance to fend off depression, anxiety and panic —18-year study
"Perseverance cultivates a sense of purposefulness that can create resilience against or decrease current levels of major depressive disorder, generalised anxiety disorder and panic...
Late dinner and not eating breakfast raises heart attack risk
People who skip breakfast and eat dinner near bedtime have a four to five times higher likelihood of death, another heart attack, or angina...
Walnuts may help lower blood pressure for those at risk of heart disease
In a randomised, controlled trial, researchers examined the effects of replacing some of the saturated fats in participants' diets with walnuts. They found that...
Meat eating even at guideline levels linked to 20% higher cancer risk
People who eat red and processed meat within department of health guidelines are still at increased risk of bowel cancer, according to a study...
A better way to treat prolonged epileptic seizures in children
A New Zealand-Australian study has delivered "robust" evidence for emergency medicine doctors to manage children with prolonged seizures without reverting to intubation and intensive...
Critical errors in inhaler technique in almost 50% of children with asthma
In the first study to evaluate inhaler technique in children hospitalised for asthma – the group at highest risk for complications and death from...
Now a reference library of DNA mutation 'fingerprints'
Scientists from King College London and Cambridge University have developed a comprehensive catalogue of DNA mutation ‘fingerprints’ that could help doctors pinpoint the environmental...
South Africa's black population also faces significant melanoma risk
Melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer previously thought to affect mainly white people, has been found to pose a significant threat also to...
Replacing red meat with plant proteins protects against CVD — first meta-analysis
Diets that replaced red meat with healthy plant proteins led to decreases in risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study from...
Restaurant claims of 'gluten-free' are often incorrect — US study
Even tiny amounts of gluten in foods are troublesome for people with coeliac disease, and restaurants may be the hardest places to avoid the...
Dogs detect malignant lung cancer with 97% accuracy
A study has shown that dogs can use their highly evolved sense of smell to pick out blood samples from people with cancer with...
Diet rich in red meat link to 23% greater risk of death in Finnish men
A diet rich in animal protein and meat in particular is not good for the health, a study from the University of Eastern Finland...
Pregnant women not sleeping on their backs lowers stillbirth risk — NHS
Pregnant women can lower the risk of stillbirth by sleeping on their side and NOT on their back, according to an international meta-analysis. The...
Large 10-year genetic study finds no protective benefits to light drinking
Even light-to-moderate drinking increases blood pressure and the chances of having a stroke, according to a large genetic study of half a million people...
The 'sugar rush' myth: It actually lowers alertness and increases fatigue
Sugar does not improve mood and it can make people less alert and more tired after its consumption, according to a meta-analysis by the...
Microbiome patterns predict colorectal cancer occurrence
Gut microbiota can be used to predict the occurrence of colorectal cancer, the second most common type of cancer in women and the third...
HPV vaccination dramatically reduces risk of cervical disease
Routine vaccination of girls aged 12 or 13 years with the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Scotland has led to a dramatic reduction in...
Clear link between anxiety and depression in 20s to memory loss in 50s
A large longitudinal study carried out by the University of Sussex found a clear link between episodes of depression and anxiety experienced by adults...
Presence of coronary calcium predicts heart attack risk
Identifying the presence or absence of coronary artery calcium (CAC) in a patients' arteries can help determine their future risk of a cardiac event, reports...
60-year-old weight-loss drug now also shown safe to use in the long-term
An inexpensive weight-loss drug approved 60 years ago for only short-term use also may be safe and effective for longer-term treatment, according to a...
Inflammation — the possible link between heart disease and depression
People with heart disease are more likely to suffer from depression, and the opposite is also true. Now, scientists at the University of Cambridge...
The health benefits of democracy — 170-country study
Life expectancy improved more quickly in countries that switched to democracy over the past 50 years and there were fewer deaths from cardiovascular disease,...
Just a cigarette a day in pregnancy doubles Sudden Infant Death risk
Smoking any cigarettes – even only one a day – during pregnancy more than doubles the risk of unexpected sudden infant death (SUID). Quitting...
Persons with Alzheimer's disease have a higher risk of head injuries
Persons with Alzheimer’s disease have approximately 30% higher risk of head injuries, and 50% higher risk of traumatic brain injuries than persons without Alzheimer’s...
Pure Omega 3 reduces risk of total ischaemic events
Taking a high dose of icosapent ethyl – a pure and stable prescription form of the omega-3 fatty acid known as EPA – significantly...
C-sections carry much higher mortality risk in Africa
The death rate among women undergoing a caesarean to deliver a baby is about 50 times higher in Africa than in most wealthy nations,...
50 is the new 40 for safe child-birth— large Israeli study
Thanks to medical and technological advancements, the age at which a woman can give birth has gradually increased and "50 is the new 40...
Women call ambulances for heart attack husbands but not themselves
Women call an ambulance for husbands, fathers and brothers with heart attack symptoms but not for themselves. Women are also more likely to have...
Major bleeding risk with warfarin and aspirin together
Combination warfarin and aspirin therapy was associated with significantly increased bleeding but similar observed rates of thrombosis and mortality, found a seven-year US study....
Moderate drinking harms rather than protects heart health
A study of more than 17,000 US adults shows that moderate alcohol consumption – seven to 13 drinks per week – substantially raises one's...
Growing up in green surroundings significantly lessens risk of mental disorders
Children who grow up with greener surroundings have up to 55% less risk of developing various mental disorders later in life. This is shown...
Annual non-invasive test effective for colon cancer screening
A US meta-analysis of 31 studies and 120.255 participants found that average risk patients can safely opt for an easy-to-use Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)...
Sleep catch-up does not reverse metabolic disruption from sleep loss
Weekend recovery or catch-up sleep does not appear to be an effective countermeasure strategy to reverse sleep loss induced disruptions of metabolism, found a...
Background music may actually hamper creativity
The popular view that music enhances creativity has been challenged by researchers who say it has the opposite effect. Psychologists from the University of...
Small pioneering study offers hope to Parkinson's patients
People with Parkinson’s disease have been fitted with an implant that can deliver drugs directly to the brain through a port in the side...
Diet drinks increases stroke risk by 23% in post-menopausal women
Among post-menopausal women, drinking multiple diet drinks daily was associated with an increase in the risk of having a stroke caused by a blocked...
Allium vegetables may substantially reduce colorectal cancer risk
Consumption of allium vegetables – which include garlic, leeks, and onions – was linked with a substantially reduced risk of in colorectal cancer in...