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Living life to the fullest despite ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis
Arterial hypertension
Diabetes (Type 2)
Osteoarthritis

Living life to the fullest despite ankylosing spondylitis

8 Mar 2018 • 9 comments

Richard's positivity is contagious as he remains happy throughout his different conditions which affects his life...

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Google Develops Artificial Intelligence to Assess Heart Health

Google Develops Artificial Intelligence to Assess Heart Health

8 Mar 2018

The eyes may be the window to the soul, but they’re also a window into heart health thanks to breakthrough health technology that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. In a...

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Asthma inhalers recalled

Asthma

Asthma inhalers recalled

1 Mar 2018 • 2 comments

People with asthma who use Ventolin Accuhaler inhalers are being asked to check lot numbers on their devices after a product recall. A manufacturing problem caused a mark or tear in foil strips that...

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Even light exercise can increase men's lifespan

Men’s health

Even light exercise can increase men's lifespan

22 Feb 2018 • 2 comments

A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine finds that even a few minutes of low-intensity physical activity may significantly reduce mortality risk among senior men. The Centers...

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How to lower insulin levels?

Diabetes (Type 2)
Diabetes insipidus

How to lower insulin levels?

22 Feb 2018 • 3 comments

Insulin is a hormone the body uses to gain energy from carbohydrates in food. Without insulin, a person's blood sugar levels can build up too high and cause damage to the body, especially to the...

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New antibiotic family discovered in dirt

New antibiotic family discovered in dirt

22 Feb 2018

US scientists have discovered a new family of antibiotics in soil samples. The natural compounds could be used to combat hard-to-treat infections, the team at Rockefeller University hopes. Tests show...

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Anti-depressants: Major study finds they work

Depression

Anti-depressants: Major study finds they work

22 Feb 2018 • 6 comments

Scientists say they have settled one of medicine's biggest debates after a huge study found that anti-depressants work. The study, which analysed data from 522 trials involving 116,477 people, found...

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Epilepsy, positivity and knowledge

Epilepsy

Epilepsy, positivity and knowledge

13 Feb 2018 • 3 comments

Lesley talks about the importance of staying positive and seeing the bigger picture despite suffering from epilepsy amongst other...

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8 Diet tips for people with Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis

8 Diet tips for people with Ankylosing Spondylitis

9 Feb 2018 • 3 comments

Even though there is no proof that diet can be part of a treatment plan for people with Ankylosing spondylitis, it is highly recommended for patients to pay attention to what they eat. The reason is...

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6 Relaxation Tips for Better Crohn's Disease Management

Crohn's disease

6 Relaxation Tips for Better Crohn's Disease Management

9 Feb 2018 • 2 comments

Stress doesn't cause Crohn's. But for a lot of people, it can make symptoms worse. It may also trigger flare-ups. It's not always easy to control stress, but some relaxation techniques might help. Th...

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The end of toxic chemo? Blocking vitamin B-2 may stop cancer

Cancer

The end of toxic chemo? Blocking vitamin B-2 may stop cancer

1 Feb 2018

New research published in the journal Aging finds a compound that stops cancer cells from spreading by starving them of vitamin B-2. The findings may revolutionize traditional chemotherapy. A team of...

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Alzheimer's: Brain implant could improve cognitive function

Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's: Brain implant could improve cognitive function

1 Feb 2018 • 2 comments

Researchers report the success of a clinical trial that tested the effectiveness of deep brain stimulation for slowing function-related cognitive decline. This enables people affected by Alzheimer's...

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