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A measurement for chronic pain is a scientific holy grail – and we’re getting closer | Abdul-Ghaaliq Lalkhen
People who have chronic pain without a visible injury are often not believed, but new research can help visualise that painMost people, including doctors, do not appreciate that the organ that produces pain is the brain. A broken bone, damaged tissue or a bleeding wound is often the focus, but the experience of pain is the sum total of more than just the physical injury – it is the result of information sent from our nerves being filtered through an individual’s unique psychological makeup, genetics, gender, beliefs, expectations, motivations and emotional context. Pain is therefore an individual experience, and often ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 25, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Abdul-Ghaaliq Lalkhen Tags: Medical research Health Science Neuroscience UK news Stroke Cancer Back pain Diabetes Source Type: news
Mediterranean diet ‘can reduce heart attacks in people at higher risk’
First study of its kind finds diet can benefit hundreds of millions with obesity, diabetes or other risk factorsA Mediterranean diet can lower the risk of a heart attack, stroke or early death for hundreds of millions of people who have an increased possibility of cardiovascular disease, a global review of evidence suggests.A diet rich in olive oil, nuts, seafood, whole grains and vegetables has previously been linked to a number of benefits, and its effectiveness in helping healthy people to live longer is well known.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 29, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Food science Medical research Health & wellbeing Diets and dieting Heart attack Diabetes Life and style Society Source Type: news
Catching Covid raises diabetes diagnosis risk for weeks, study finds
Researchers say increased risk of cardiovascular problems also persists in month after infectionPeople who catch Covid-19 have a greater risk of being diagnosed with diabetes and cardiovascular conditions for weeks after the infection has taken hold, according to a major UK study.The risk ofheart and circulation problems, such as irregular heartbeats andblood clots on the lungs, was nearly six times higher in Covid patients than uninfected people of the same age and sex, and 80% higher for diabetes, during the month after infection, researchers found.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 19, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Coronavirus Diabetes Heart disease Heart attack Stroke Health UK news Society Science Source Type: news
Taboo stops south Asian people in UK seeking help for dementia, says charity
Exclusive: Alzheimer ’s Society says fear of embarrassment or misunderstanding stops thousands coming forwardThousands of south Asian people living with dementia in the UK are being denied access to help and support because stigma and taboo deter them from getting diagnosed, a charity has warned.People from south Asian communities are more likely to develop dementia than the general UK population due to being at higher risk of other illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes, that increase the risk of dementia.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 15, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Alzheimer's Dementia Health Society UK news Science Source Type: news
High blood pressure and diabetes impair brain function, study suggests
The conditions appeared to cause structural changes that harmed memory and thinkingHigh blood pressure and diabetes bring about brain changes that impair thinking and memory, research suggests.Doctors examined brain scans and medical data from 22,000 volunteers enrolled in the UK Biobank project and found significant structural changes in the grey and white matter among those with diabetes and high blood pressure.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 7, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Health Heart attack Stroke Medical research Diabetes Science UK news World news Source Type: news
Mystery of why arteries harden may have been solved, say scientists
Study finds calcium deposits are triggered by molecule produced by damaged cellsThe mysterious mechanism behind the hardening of arteries may have been solved, researchers have revealed, in a study that also suggests the first potential preventive drug for the condition linked to heart attack, dementia and stroke.Arteries harden as calcium becomes deposited in the elastic walls of the vessels, a process that happens as we age and is exacerbated for patients with diabetes or kidney disease. Stiffening can also occur as calcium becomes deposited in fatty plaques in the arteries – a condition called atherosclerosis.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 11, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Tags: Medical research Science Heart attack Society Dementia Stroke UK news Source Type: news
Work stress raises risk of premature death in vulnerable men - study
Men with diabetes or heart disease under ‘job strain’ have 68% higher risk of early deathA major study into the impact of work stress on health has revealed dramatic differences in the rates of premature death between different groups of men, and between men and women, depending on existing medical conditions.Doctors found that men with diabetes, heart disease, or who had previously suffered a stroke, were 68% more likely to die over the course of the study if they had demanding jobs with little control over their workload.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 6, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Health Science Diabetes Mental health Heart disease Medical research Men's health & wellbeing Work-life balance careers Source Type: news
Tax sugar, alcohol and tobacco to help the poor, say experts
On the eve of the UK introduction of a sugary drinks levy, experts urge global adoption of ‘sin taxes’ to deter unhealthy habits and check the spread of diseaseSo called “sin taxes” on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco not only work, but will help rather than unduly penalise the poor, according to a major new international analysis.Just a day before the UK brings in a levy on sugary drinks, experts are urging every country in the world to use taxes to deter people from the eating, drinking and smoking habits that will damage their health. They warn of the urgent need to check the spread of cancers, diabetes, heart...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 4, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Sarah Boseley Health editor Tags: Sugar Science Obesity Health Society Source Type: news
No such thing as 'fat but fit', major study finds
‘Metabolically healthy obese’ are 50% more likely to suffer heart disease than those of normal weight, finds University of Birmingham studyPeople who are obese run an increased risk of heart failure and stroke even if they appear healthy, without the obvious warning signs such as high blood pressure or diabetes, according to a major new study.The findings, presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Porto, Portugal, may be the final death knell for the claim that it is possible to be obese but still metabolically healthy – or “fat but fit” – say scientists.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 17, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Sarah Boseley in Porto Tags: Obesity Health Heart attack Diabetes Research Education Society UK news Source Type: news
Q & A: saturated fat, your health and what the experts say
The key points in a debate between cardiology experts over the link between fat, cholesterol and coronary diseaseWhat ’s the fuss about?A furore has blown up over whether eating saturated fat increases the risk of coronary heart disease after three cardiologists said that “the conceptual model of dietary saturated fat clogging a pipe is just plain wrong”. They also dismissed the drive for foods with lower cholesterol and the use of medications as “misguided”.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 25, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Tags: Nutrition Medical research Health & wellbeing Obesity Diets and dieting Heart attack Diabetes Stroke Smoking Doctors Science Source Type: news
WHO's recommended level of exercise too low to beat disease – study
Bigger reductions in risk of five common chronic diseases only achievable with five to seven times more activity, research findsHigher levels of physical activity can achieve bigger reductions in the risk of five common chronic diseases, but only if people engage in levels far above the recommended minimum exertion,a study has suggested.An analysis of 174 studies found that gardening, household chores and more strenuous activities, when done in sufficient quantities, were strongly associated with a lower risk of stroke and of contracting breast and bowel cancer,diabetes and heart disease.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 9, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Haroon Siddique Tags: Medical research Health Science UK news World news Society Source Type: news
Obesity linked to memory deficits
Young adults with a high body-mass index perform worse on memory tests than those who are leanerMost of us are well aware of the health risks associated with obesity. Being overweight or obese is associated with an increased risk of numerous other conditions, from high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, to diabetes, gout and some forms of cancer. Related: Self-control saps memory resources Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 3, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Mo Costandi Tags: Science Neuroscience Source Type: news
Blood pressure treatment guidelines should be revised, study says
Based on trials over two decades, study says millions of lives could be saved by lowering threshold at which pressure is treatedMillions of lives could be saved by giving blood pressure lowering drugs to people at risk of heart attack and stroke even if they have normal pressure, researchers have said.Based on an analysis of 123 medical trials involving more than 600,000 people over two decades, the team called for an urgent review of existing treatment guidelines. Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - December 24, 2015 Category: Science Authors: Agence France-Presse in Paris Tags: Medical research Health Heart attack Diabetes Society Science World news Source Type: news
How too much medicine can kill you | Aseem Malhotra
It’s patients who lose out if doctors and professional journals stop asking the right questionsDuring a recent clinic consultation, I saw Mary, in her early 60s, with type 2 diabetes. She was concerned that the muscle pains in her legs may have been a result of the cholesterol-lowering statin drug she was taking. “But I’m scared of stopping it.” She explained how a specialist nurse had told her a clot could break off from her aorta, travel to her brain and cause a massive stroke.I assured her that even in those with established heart disease, who stand to gain most from taking the drug, the risk of death from stopp...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - November 1, 2015 Category: Science Authors: Aseem Malhotra Tags: NHS Health Pharmaceuticals industry Drugs policy Politics Science Doctors Society Business UK news Source Type: news
Winter immune boost may actually cause deaths, study suggests
Increase in immune defences fights infections, but also raises risk of inflammation, causing heart attacks, stroke and diabetes during winter monthsThe increase in deaths during winter months is typically put down to icy weather, bouts of flu and the more sluggish lifestyles we adopt as the days draw in. Now scientists have suggested that our own immune systems may be to blame for the annual peak in conditions from heart attacks to diabetes and schizophrenia.A study has revealed that the immune system has a seasonal cycle, in which its activity is boosted during the winter and relaxes during the summer. Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 13, 2015 Category: Science Authors: Hannah Devlin, science correspondent Tags: Science Medical research Immunology Heart attack Health Biochemistry and molecular biology Diabetes Source Type: news
