Building on an earlier report on per adult off-trade sales, Public Health Scotland today published an analysis showing a decline in population alcohol consumption following the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP). The work was done in collaboration with the University of Glasgow. Public Health Scotland today published data showing…
Leonardo’s ‘Vitruvian Man’ ideal isn’t far off modern measures
More than five centuries ago, Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci produced a now-famous image of what he considered the perfectly proportioned male body: the “Vitruvian Man.” The drawing was inspired by even earlier pondering on the perfect human form by first-century A.D. Roman architect Vitruvius. Now, work done by American…
Parkinson’s disease warning – the hidden sign of Parkinson’s in your posture
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes the brain to become progressively more damaged over time, said the NHS. You could be at risk of the neurodegenerative condition if you notice that you’ve started hunching over while standing. Parkinson’s is caused by a loss of nerve cells in a specific…
Sleep disorders promote inflammation and clogged arteries – natural healing naturopathic specialist portal
How sleep increases the risk for atherosclerosis There seems to be a connection between disturbed sleep and clogged arteries in old age. With other words: interruptions of nightly sleep arterial calcification (atherosclerosis), which in turn will increase diseases the risk for fatal heart promote. In the case of a current…
Maas makes announcement of German tourists and the vacation countries – Corona-Numbers in the USA increase again rapidly
The Covid-19-pandemic keeps the world in breath. Already, more than 6.9 million people globally have become infected with the novel Coronavirus – 184.629 of them in Germany. 400,000 people have already died of Covid-19. All messages to the Corona-crisis in Germany, Europe and the world, you will find in the…
Unexpected uncertainty can breed paranoia, researchers find
In times of unexpected uncertainty, such as the sudden appearance of a global pandemic, people may be more prone to paranoia, Yale University researchers suggest in a new study published in the journal eLife. “When our world changes unexpectedly, we want to blame that volatility on somebody, to make sense…
The cybersecurity framework organizations should follow to keep data safe
As healthcare technology continues to advance, it’s more important – and more challenging – than ever for provider organizations to secure patient information and keep data safe. “Today, healthcare organizations are using technology to produce, create, collect, interpret and share immense volumes of data and information,” said Allison Norfleet, business…
Antihistamines and similar drugs could slow down Huntington’s disease
Scientists have described a potential new therapeutic strategy for slowing down early-stage Huntington’s disease in a new study published today in eLife. The research in mice indicates that targeting the histamine H3 receptor (H3R) – a well-established drug target for other conditions such as hay fever—could help to prevent imbalances…
I am a full time carer for my wife and daughter in lockdown
Try to find a sentence with the words carer and independence together – trust me, you’ll struggle. Looking after a loved one with additional needs, never mind two, like I do, means waving goodbye to your old life. Since 1993, I have cared for my daughter, Katie, who was born…
Predicting cancer behavior requires better understanding of tumor cells
Our ability to predict who will get cancer, how a patient will respond to treatment, or if a patient will relapse is still quite limited. Despite advances in the detection of genetic mutations and the establishment of risk factors, such as age and genetic variants, it remains a great scientific…