Category: Health

Illustration of nerve cells damaged by multiple sclerosis Science Photo Library/Alamy Researchers have identified the first genetic marker for the severity of multiple sclerosis. The genetic variant was seen in people who had a more rapid progression of the disease leading to greater disability. The discovery could lead to more effective treatments for the condition....

Many people struggle to lose weight and the pressure to lose weight can become more acute during the summer as people want to look their best at the beach and eat healthy. There can be a lot of advice out there and some of it can be confusing. But nutritionist Michael Moseley listed three foods...

Summary: Researchers have identified a brain region, the rostro-medial prefrontal cortex, that responds differently to social rejection in individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). This region, normally more active during rejection episodes, remains inactive in individuals with BPD characterized by increased sensitivity to rejection and emotional instability. The finding provides a clearer understanding of the...

By James Gallagher Health and Science Correspondent 3 hours ago A key defense that blocks almost every bird flu when it tries to invade our bodies has been discovered by scientists. Bird flu has been involved in four pandemics since 1918 – killing millions of people. The research, led by the University of Glasgow, showed...

A randomized controlled trial conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago found that time-restricted eating (intermittent fasting) produced similar weight loss results to traditional calorie counting among racially diverse obese adults. A study from the University of Illinois at Chicago found that time-restricted eating (intermittent fasting) produced similar weight loss and improved...

Summary: New research using 18F-flubatin PET/MRI molecular imaging shows a different response to food cues in the brains of obese individuals compared to those of normal weight individuals. The study sheds light on the biological mechanisms of obesity and opens the door to potential targeted treatments. The findings revealed a higher total volume of distribution...

It’s free, it calms the mind, and it’s the only form of exercise I want to do when it’s hot—walking is great, and the research continues to pile up in its favor for protecting the body and brain from aging. A recent study adds weight to existing evidence that walking improves memory and may help...

The Welsh Government says it will not ban food but will work with retailers on offers Dealing in foods high in fat, sugar or salt will be restricted in Wales under plans to tackle obesity and diabetes. Temporary price drops and offers to buy the unhealthiest foods multiple times will also be banned in the...

Ring finger locked in a flexed position as seen in Dupuytren’s disease, colloquially known as “Viking’s disease”. Credit: Hugo Zeberg/ Molecular Biology and Evolution Dupuytren’s disease, a hand disorder common among northern Europeans, has been found to have genetic links to Neanderthals, according to a study in Molecular Biology and Evolution. Three of the 61...

Summary: A new study provides new insights into the link between the human microbiome and autism. Using an innovative computational approach, the researchers re-analyzed previous data sets, discovering a unique microbial signature in autistic individuals that may help distinguish them from neurotypical individuals. This study not only sheds light on the puzzling biological roots of...