Sleep, exercise, hydrate – do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?
As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for.
Category: Health
Eating patterns may be more closely tied to seasonal rhythms than previously thought
Next time you’re tempted to raid the pantry for snacks loaded with saturated fat—especially in winter—you might want to consider that the result could be
Two pet food brands recall products after salmonella concerns
Pet food manufacturers Foodynamics and Raw Bistro are recalling several dog and cat food products because they may be contaminated with salmonella, according to the
CQC chief resigns over maternity failings
Families had been calling for Sir Julian’s resignation over poor maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
For pregnant people, extreme heat comes with extra risks
Being pregnant changes many of the processes that allow the body to stay cool during extreme heat
Exposure to bright light at night can increase heart disease risk
A new study led by Flinders University has found that being exposed to bright light at night can significantly increase the chances of developing serious
Common chemical tetrachloroethylene may be harmful to the liver
Liver disease is usually caused by one of three factors: alcohol consumption, fat buildup in the liver linked to obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol, or
Machine learning model can accurately predict avian influenza outbreak patterns in Europe
Local factors such as seasonal temperature, the year-dependent water and vegetation index, and data on animal density can be used to predict regional outbreaks of
Discovery could pave the way for new generation of RNA-based cancer treatments
Researchers fhave created a new type of drug molecule that can precisely destroy TERRA, an RNA molecule that helps certain cancer cells survive.
Impaired movement of cerebrospinal fluid predicts dementia risk later in life
Problems with the brain’s waste clearance system could underlie many cases of dementia and help explain why poor sleep patterns and cardiovascular risk factors such
Psoriasis-linked gene mutation may also play a surprising role in gut health
A mutation previously linked to skin disorders like psoriasis may also play a surprising role in gut health, according to new research published by scientists
Disruption of glial circadian rhythms linked to Alzheimer’s disease progression
Alzheimer’s disease is notorious for scrambling patients’ daily rhythms. Restless nights with little sleep and increased napping during the day are early indicators of disease
Novel molecule found to be a key player in kidney injury and repair
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste from the blood.
Councils should not cut ‘vital’ physical activity – former Olympian
The Accounts Commission says the amount councils are spending on culture and leisure services is not keeping up with rising costs.