People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips, and cookies may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts, says a new study.
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25th Dec 2024 | Updated at 08:42pm 25th Dec 2024
Observatory commissions groundbreaking initiative to overcome barriers for children with sickle cell disease
- 16 Oct 2024
Children and young people living with sickle cell disease face numerous challenges as they transition from paediatric to adult health care services. To address these barriers, the NHS Race and Health Observatory has partnered with the Sickle...
Teenagers' social media use linked to rising anxiety and depression
- 16 Oct 2024
Research indicates a significant link between social media use among teenagers and increased levels of anxiety and depression, coinciding with a marked rise in children seeking mental health treatment.
Spotlight: Nisha Hirani
- 17 Oct 2024
Although light walking at any time is good for your health, a short walk within 60 to 90 minutes of eating a meal can be especially useful in minimising blood sugar spikes, as that is when blood sugar levels tend to peak. Researchers of a study...
People across the world follow a wide range of religions, which probably have one thing in common: abstaining from food on certain days.
Sleep is an essential function that allows our body and mind to recharge, leaving us refreshed and alert when we wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the...
Dried fruits and nuts are a storehouse of healthy fats and vitamins. They pack a powerful nutritional punch, lowering bad cholesterol levels effectively...
According to a recent study, one can rapidly and easily determine muscle strength by checking handgrip strength. Researchers created cut-off values for...
- 03 Aug 2022
According to a new study, plant-based nutritional substitutes for animal products are healthier for both the environment and people than the animal products...
- 03 Aug 2022
Bad posture has several negative effects on your body. It can affect your muscle and bone health, increase your chances of injury and even make natural body functions like digestion and breathing difficult. Being mindful of the way you sit or...
- 27 Jul 2022
According to a new study of adults hospitalised with Covid-19 in Los Angeles between December 2021 and April 2022, high blood pressure more than doubled a person’s risk for hospitalisation from an Omicron-variant Covid-19 infection - even in...
Inflammation is our body’s way of fighting infections and injuries; however, it becomes chronic sometimes and puts us at risk of autoimmune diseases like...
