Sedentary time may significantly enlarge adolescents’ heart
In adolescents, sedentary time may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, a paper published in the…
Diabetes
Vaccination halves risk of long Covid
Being vaccinated against Covid halves people's risk of developing long Covid, according to new research from the University of East…
Heart attacks and cardiac arrest
Heart attacks can happen to anyone, of any age. Although they are more likely to occur in older people. In…
Intermittent fasting and dementia study
Intermittent fasting as a protection against dementia: Researchers from the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital will lead…
Why is everyone talking about Dementia?
Dementia is a public health priority with a huge human and economic burden. 50 million people are living with dementia…
Streptococcal infections
These infections are caused by several strains of bacteria – the most common are streptococcus A and streptococcus B. These…
The importance of knowing your family medical history
When it comes to our physical appearance, there is a lot that we all inherit from our parents and family…
Dramatic rise of eating disorders
The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) has published new guidance, emergencies in eating disorders (MEED): guidance on recognition and management.…
Obesity in pregnancy risks
Obesity in pregnant women could alter the structure and function of the placenta increasing the risk of poor health outcomes…
Women with satisfying relationships tend to have fewer chronic illnesses
Women with satisfying relationships tend to have fewer chronic illnesses: University of Queensland research has found women who have quality…