In February 2020 researchers from Poland published the results of their study to assess the association between physical activity with the development of ear, nose and throat medical conditions. Information … Read more
An increase in muscle strengthening exercises appears to reduce the severity of depressive symptoms
In January 2020 researchers from Australia and Germany published the results of their study to assess the association between muscle strengthening exercises (push ups, using weight machines) and depressive symptoms. … Read more
Vitamin D deficiency is common in patients with asthma and congestive obstructive pulmonary disease and low vitamin D levels may either be a cause or a consequence of these conditions
In March 2020 researchers from the UK, USA, Canada and Belgium published the results of their study to assess whether vitamin D metabolism is altered in asthma or congestive obstructive … Read more
There does not appear to be any association between dietary acrylamide intake and renal cell carcinoma
In February 2020 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the relationship between dietary acrylamide intake and risk of renal cell carcinoma. A total … Read more
Low-dose aspirin usage during pregnancy reduces the risk of pre-eclampsia
In January 2020 researchers from The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess the use of low-dose aspirin amongst women with an increased risk pre-eclampsia. It has been … Read more
Physical activity programmes for pregnant women are potentially useful in reducing pregnancy-related pain, psychological symptoms and gestational weight gain
In May 2019 researchers from Hong Kong, China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of physical activity programmes for pregnant women on pregnancy-related issues, … Read more
Flame retardant chemicals may increase the risk of thyroid abnormalities as well as cancers for which thyroid impairment has an impact on risk or prognosis
In January 2017 researchers from the USA published their review on human flame retardant chemical exposure, including concerns for thyroid abnormalities and cancer risk. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers have been in … Read more
A low intake of vitamin D appears to increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis whilst vitamin D deficiency appears to be associated with a higher level of symptoms
In June 2019 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and rheumatoid arthritis. Most studies reported that a … Read more
There appears to be an association between nocturnal leg cramps and a sedentary lifestyle in individuals aged over 60 years
In February 2020 researchers from France and Switzerland published the results of their study to assess the association between nocturnal leg cramps and a sedentary lifestyle among elderly patients. A … Read more
When vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency occurs, it is better to take vitamin D supplementation than using sunbeds, which have been classified a Class 1 carcinogen
In March 2019 researchers from Belgium and Italy published their overview on vitamin D and sunbed use. The researchers stated that vitamin D status appears to be associated with a … Read more
Friction underwear, developed by adding small silicon dots to the underwear, may be an effective way of preventing underwear from getting wet for individuals who suffer from overactive bladder/urge incontinence
In May 2019 researchers from Korea published the results of their study to assess the effects of friction underwear for elderly individuals with overactive bladder. Friction underwear had been developed … Read more
Dancing may help improve or maintain cognition in older individuals
In February 2019 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of dance as a physical activity or exercise on cognition in healthy … Read more
Although there is only limited research into body warming, there is some evidence that sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
In January 2020 researchers from Australia and the UK pubished the results of their review on whether heat therapy can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. The … Read more
Current research does not support a clear association between antenatal magnesium sulphate suppementation and beneficial and adverse neonatal outcomes
In December 2019 researchers from Australia, Canada and New Zealand published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether ante-natal magnesium sulphate supplementation is associated with unintended adverse … Read more