Coeliac Disease Linked to Increased Death Risk and Cancer in Major US Study
Major US study of 60,000+ patients reveals coeliac disease patients face 39% higher mortality risk and dramatically increased cancer rates.…
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Paralympic Doctor Returns to Sport as Blind Athlete with Guide Runner
Dr Oscar, a former Paralympic competitor turned medical professional, returns to sport as a blind athlete with specialized guide runner…
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England Issues First Amber Heat Health Alerts as Death Risk Rises
UK Health Security Agency issues amber heat alerts across five English regions, warning of significant death risk among over-65s and…
UK’s Healthy Life Expectancy Falls: A Population Health Crisis Emerges
UK healthy life expectancy has declined since peaking in 2012-14, marking the first sustained reversal in population health gains since…
Nutraceuticals enhance antidepressants by addressing metabolic constraints, not replacing drug mechanisms
New 2025 analysis reveals nutraceuticals enhance antidepressants by addressing metabolic constraints like inflammation and nutrient deficiencies, rather than directly targeting…
Folic Acid Fortification Reduces Neural Tube Defects by 36% Despite MTHFR Gene Concerns
Folic acid fortification has reduced neural tube defects by 36% globally, including in people with MTHFR gene variants. Despite claims…
Scientists Capture Muscle Cell Fusion in Real-Time for First Time
Scientists capture unprecedented real-time footage of muscle cells fusing together, revealing the five-stage process that creates powerful muscle fibres. The…
Resistance Training Uses Less Muscle Glycogen Than Previously Thought, Meta-Analysis Reveals
New meta-analysis of 20 studies reveals resistance training depletes only 24% of muscle glycogen stores, challenging conventional post-workout carbohydrate recommendations.…
Gut Microbiome Changes Precede Brain Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease, Global Analysis Reveals
Global metagenomic analysis reveals that critical gut microbiome changes precede brain symptoms in Parkinson's disease. Two common microbial compounds systematically…
High-Carb Breakfast Fails to Boost Glycogen in Trained Athletes
New research shows that a high-carbohydrate breakfast failed to increase glycogen stores in trained cyclists. The findings suggest well-trained athletes…