Overview: A new study reveals that higher levels of inequality – whether economic, environmental or health-related – are associated with faster brain ageing, especially in countries with greater disparities. The research, which involved over 5,000 participants from 15 countries, used advanced brain clocks based on deep learning to measure age differences in the brain. The … Read more
What do memory problems, blood sugar spikes and weight gain have in common? They are all precursors to something more serious. Fortunately, a superseed has shown promise in tackling all three. Black seed, also known as Nigella sativa, is a flowering plant native to the Middle East and Eastern Europe that produces black seeds. The … Read more
Overview: New research reveals how COVID-19 can cause neuroinflammation, leading to persistent neurological symptoms even after recovery. The study found elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and significant changes in cerebrospinal fluid among hospitalized patients, highlighting the brain’s vulnerability to the virus. These findings suggest that neuroinflammation may play a key role in the cognitive decline … Read more
By John Ely Deputy Health Editor for Mailonline Published: 16:09 BST, 27 August 2024 | Updated: 16:40 BST, 27 August 2024 The dangers of eating undercooked pork have been revealed in a horrifying body scan showing the parasites that can infect the body via contaminated meat. Dr. Sam Ghali, an emergency physician from the University … Read more
Even for those who see children with anxiety in the NHS every day, the figures are staggering. “They really make your jaw drop,” said a doctor who works in children’s mental health services in the north of England. “Obviously we’ve seen an increase in demand, but to see these numbers in black and white … … Read more