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Facebook interests ‘linked to obesity rates’

May 22nd, 2013

Researchers have discovered that there is a link between a region's obesity rate and the associated inhabitants' interests as detailed on their Facebook profiles. The trends could allow for effective tracking of the prevalence of this condition in different parts of the world. Read the rest of this entry »

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Elderly nonfatal skin cancer patients ‘don’t benefit from surgery’

May 21st, 2013

Cancer CellHealthcare providers are being encouraged to more carefully consider the potential complications involved with conducting surgery on benign skin cancer patients after new research revealed that elderly people may experience more harm than benefit from the procedure. Read the rest of this entry »

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Fizzy drink consumption linked to increased diabetes risk

May 20th, 2013

Soft DrinkFurther scientific investigation has added to the evidence which indicates that consumption of carbonated, sweetened beverages significantly increases a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a condition which the NHS estimates to affect over three million people in the UK. Read the rest of this entry »

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Trees ‘having a negative impact on air pollution’

May 20th, 2013

A team of researchers at the University of North Carolina has carried out investigations proving that trees in fact add to the environmental problem of air pollution. Read the rest of this entry »

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Most MS patients ‘missing out on drugs’

May 19th, 2013

New research indicates that 60 per cent of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients are not taking a disease-modifying drug (DMD). This could be putting their health and wellbeing at rest, and will potentially have a significantly negative impact on future quality of life. Read the rest of this entry »

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