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More than 1.2m people in England could get weight loss drugs on the NHS to lower their risk of heart attacks and strokes. Semaglutide, sold as Wegovy, is already available on the health service for some people living with obesity and is also offered as Ozempic to treat type 2 diabetes. Now people who are [...]
Nearly a third of adults eligible for bowel cancer screening in England do not complete the home test, new research shows, risking missed cases and preventable deaths. Bowel Cancer UK analysed the latest data from NHS integrated care boards and found average uptake across England is 71 per cent, meaning 29 per cent of those [...]
Keeping the brain busy while sitting, through puzzles or knitting, may cut dementia risk, a study suggests. Researchers surveyed more than 20,800 Swedish adults, mostly women aged 35 to 64, about their weekly physical activity and how much time each day they spent in what they classed as 'mentally active' and 'mentally passive' sedentary behaviour. [...]
Gut-friendly foods such as kimchi and kombucha may carry hidden risks for heart health when eaten in excess, the British Heart Foundation warns. The charity said foods marketed as prebiotic, probiotic or otherwise good for the gut can support the microbiome, but some may also be high in salt or sugar, which can raise the [...]
People with diabetes may have undiagnosed heart failure that could be detected by a simple screening blood test, research suggests. The TARTAN-HF trial found that one in four patients with diabetes who had at least one other risk factor for heart failure had undiagnosed heart failure detected through screening with a blood test and ultrasound [...]
The UK has launched a £6.3m men's health fund to back local projects aimed at helping men and boys live longer, healthier lives. The Men's Health Community Fund is a partnership between the Department of Health and Social Care, Movember and People's Health Trust. The government is contributing £3m, while the two charities are more [...]
A new brain health collaboratory from Cognito and Ochsner aims to test new ways of treating cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. The Brain Health Collaboratory is described as the Gulf South's first statewide platform for non-invasive brain health innovation. It will combine Cognito's investigational Spectris technology with Ochsner's clinical network to explore care models across [...]
A centenarian study by HLI and LEV Foundation will examine why some people live past 100 and remain healthier for longer. The collaboration will study blood samples from centenarians and supercentenarians, people aged 100 and 110 or over, to explore the biology of exceptional longevity. Researchers are trying to answer a central question in ageing [...]
By Ruth Dixon, Programme Lead, Challenge Works Humans are social creatures – connection to others is vital for good health and wellbeing. Despite this, research conducted last year showed that almost one out of every four older individuals in the world feels lonely - a significant and saddening statistic. Research has consistently shown that people [...]
Endogenex has raised US$50m to complete development of its diabetes procedure and take the technology to the FDA. The fundraising comes shortly after the company delivered initial clinical study results showing its pulsed electric field system met safety goals and led to metabolic improvements in HbA1c, fasting glucose levels and body weight. Founded in partnership [...]
