Loneliness is not something most people think back to until much later in life, but new research suggests those early years may quietly shape the brain for decades. A team working with data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal…
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People in Guernsey urged to get flu jab as soon as possible
People in Guernsey have been urged to get their flu jab as soon as possible.
Dr Nicola Brink, director of Public Health, said Australia had just had its worst flu season on record, with more than 410,000 confirmed cases by October.
She said the UK…
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Keele University researcher discovers infant brain tumor cure
Richard PriceWest Midlands
Keele UniversityDr Matt Clarke finished his studies at Keele University’s School of Medicine, before joining a global research team that has discovered the breakthrough A doctor whose research into a rare type of brain…
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‘Intrepid’ research to advance cancer therapies • healthcare-in-europe.com
Cancer is a complex disease that impacts patients in diverse ways, highlighting the need for preclinical models that accurately represent this variability.
Gayle Marshall
Professor Pritchard will bring together an interdisciplinary team of…
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Cutting-edge treatments in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: the role of molecular pathogenesis in targeted therapies | Stem Cell Research & Therapy
Feldman EL, Goutman SA, Petri S, Mazzini L, Savelieff MG, Shaw PJ, et al. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Lancet. 2022;400(10360):1363–80.
Masrori P, Van Damme P. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a…
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Diabetologist shares 7 hacks to manage blood sugar spikes naturally: Add fenugreek seeds to diet, hydrate well and more
Dietary adjustment is a non-negotiable essential to manage blood sugar spikes. If blood sugar continues to spike rapidly because of concerning food choices, then there are prominent risks of developing insulin resistance and subsequently…
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Learning to connect: feasibility, acceptability and experiences in the social domain intervention for eating disorders | Journal of Eating Disorders
Volpe, U., et al., Eating disorders: What age at onset? Psychiatry Res, 2016. 238: p. 225–227.
Solmi M, et al. Risk factors for eating disorders: an umbrella review of published meta-analyses. Braz J Psychiatry. 2021;43(3):314–23.
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86% of Hong Kong infants, toddlers still unvaccinated against flu: health expert
More than 85 per cent of Hong Kong infants and toddlers remain unvaccinated against flu, a leading respiratory disease expert has said, while warning of the approaching winter peak after more than 20 severe influenza cases were recorded among…
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Mental health experts on burnout, therapy and the ‘medicalisation of mild anxiety’ in Ireland – The Irish Times
The panel:
Prof Brendan Kelly, psychiatrist and professor of psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin; Antoinette Moriarty, psychotherapist and director of solicitor services at the Law Society of Ireland; and Dr Moira Kennedy, principal psychologist…
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How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Help Manage Seasonal Depression
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is impacted by shorter days and cold weather. Bright lights and medication help, but what you eat can help too.
- Omega-3s are a top nutrient to help you feel better. They’re known for being anti-inflammatory…
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