Dr. Todd Anderson checks the blood pressure of a patient. Nearly one-third of Canadians have high cholesterol. High cholesterol can lead to heart disease and doctors are hoping new tools can help improve treatment and outcomes for patients. Led by a University of Calgary researcher, the Canadian Cardiovascular Society has published updates to Canada’s […]
Read MoreThe Sunday Times yesterday reported that HIV had become undetectable in the blood of one man taking part in the RIVER study, a trial of an intensive treatment regimen designed to test whether it is possible to reduce levels of HIV-infected cells in the bodies of people recently infected with HIV. The researchers hope that […]
Read MoreScientists have unveiled a synthetic drug that appears to neutralise pain as effectively as morphine but without the side-effects that make opioids so dangerous and addictive. The big-data methods used by the researchers also open up a promising avenue in drug innovation, they reported in the journal Nature. Does not affect breathing In experiments with […]
Read MoreADHD is a chronic neuro behavioural condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. Almost all children have times when their attention or behaviour deviates, but children with ADHD have behavioural problems that occur so frequently and severely that it can affect a child’s success at school and their relationships. While there […]
Read MoreUK scientists and clinicians working on a groundbreaking trial to test a possible cure for HIV infection say they have made remarkable progress after a test patient showed no sign of the virus following treatment. The research, being carried out by five of Britain’s top universities with NHS support, is combining standard antiretroviral drugs with […]
Read MoreWith the world’s population expected to reach the nine billion mark by about 2050, specialists of all stripes are concerned about feeding the next generations. Reports are periodically published suggesting that the answer lies in the reduction of food waste, the intensive harvesting of genetically modified crops, a more widespread reliance on organic agriculture, the […]
Read MoreA link between a single molecule from a bacterial cell wall component, which can lead to the anomalous behaviour of 100m clotting molecules, and diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and diabetes has been made by a collaboration between the University of Pretoria and the University of Manchester. The discovery could help to explain many […]
Read MoreTwo-thirds of children have already received antibiotics by the time they are one year old. Antibiotic use is increasing in Australia, which directly affects the development of antibiotic resistance. This is now at crisis levels, meaning some infections are becoming untreatable. So if you have a ten-month-old baby, what do you need to know? What […]
Read MoreMillennials, take heed: Job dissatisfaction in your 20s or 30s can undermine your health by mid-life, new research suggests. Routine sleep trouble But really rewarding work may pay health dividends. “Those who are, on average, very satisfied versus satisfied tend to have better health in their 40s,” said study lead author Jonathan Dirlam. He is […]
Read MoreThere are many misconceptions surrounding influenza (commonly referred to as “flu”) and the vaccine. Here are a few that have been discredited: Myth: Flu is not that serious. Fact: Flu is actually a severe and potentially life threatening disease which kills more than 500 000 people worldwide every year. Myth: Getting the flu is natural and […]
Read More