Surgery, buprenorphine, and patients in recovery from opioid use disorder
With the reintroduction of powerful narcotic opioids to manage acute pain, surgery can be a make-or-break time for patients in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD). For those using buprenorphine…
Using internet in retirement boosts cognitive function
Using the internet during your retirement years can boost your cognitive function, a new study has found. Researchers from Lancaster University Management School, the Norwegian University Science and Technology and…
Dementia: The fruit that could cut your risk by 40% – ‘cornerstone of brain-healthy diets’
Dr Hilary issues warning about missed dementia diagnoses We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include…
Five ways going vegan could change your social life, not just your health
As veganism grows in popularity, researchers are documenting its positive impacts on individual health, public health, animal welfare and even the fashion industry. In 2018, one in six new food…
4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask a Potential Therapist
As a bisexual Black man who was drawn to therapy to grow my confidence and understanding of myself, I have not always had positive experiences with therapists surrounding sexuality or…
Cancer shortens lifespan in transplant recipients
People who have received organ transplants face an elevated risk of developing cancer, primarily due to immunosuppression from medications to prevent organ rejection, as well as underlying medical conditions. An…
Vitamin D deficiency MAPPED: How the UK compares to Europe – stunning chart
Lorraine: Dr Amir says spine could shrink if deficient in vitamin D We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of…
Patients and non-oncology doctors struggle to keep up with the pace of change in oncology
The rapid pace of developments in the oncology field, mainly brought by cancer immunotherapy, means it can be difficult for patients, the lay public as well as for doctors not…
10 Aussie Athleisure Brands we're Loving Right Now
Rockwear Since 1991, Rockwear has been encouraging Australian women to live an active life on their own terms. Creating high quality, functional, technical activewear for the most rigorous workouts, running,…
R37 MERIT Award supports innovative ovarian cancer research
One of the most impactful advancements during the past decade in treating ovarian cancer is the use of PARP inhibitors (short for poly adenosine diphosphate-ribose polymerase). PARP inhibitors are a…