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11/19/2009 - Articles

Chocolate may sow seeds of bad behaviour

Chocolate is high in fat and sugar but also contains antioxidants. So, as far as health and nutrition are concerned, chocolate consumption carries something of a mixed message.  A new study, from researchers at Cardiff University, Wales, now reveals that children who frequently consume chocolate and sweets are more likely to commit violent offences in adult life.  Read more

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11/18/2009 - Articles
Steroid use in COPD

Steroid use in COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by persistent slowing of the airflow during expiration in patients who do not have more specific conditions such as asthma, bronchiectasis or cystic fibrosis. It is sometimes diagnosed as chronic bronchitis or emphysema, or both. The degree of emphysema present and the severity of airflow obstruction do not correlate well. However, emphysema is an important cause of airflow obstruction, and probably basic to the condition, with exacerbations produced by a flare-up in the inflammatory component - bronchitis. . Read more

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11/17/2009 - Articles

Pandemic plan should prioritise hygiene

Pandemic flu is on everyone’s mind at the moment.  While vaccines and anti-viral drugs are often quoted as the mainstay of pandemic planning, we ought not to overlook the role that simple hygiene and physical barriers can play in stopping the spread of viruses.  Read more

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11/16/2009 - Articles
Ejaculation Frequency and Prostate Cancer Risk

Ejaculation Frequency and Prostate Cancer Risk

A new study has shown that men who ejaculate frequently are not at increased risk of developing prostate cancer. Indeed, they may well have a decreased risk, based on their lifetime ejaculation frequency . . . Read more

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11/16/2009 - Articles

Elderly depression: the pitfalls of comorbidity and polypharmacy 4/4

"Late-life depression is both under-recognised and undertreated, and the impact of medical comorbidity may mask depressive symptoms.” A. M. Yohannes & R. C. Baldwin, “Medical comorbidities in late-life depression”1.  Read more

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11/16/2009 - Articles

Elderly depression: are doctors and patients failing to connect? 3/4

It is unacceptable for depression to be dismissed as a natural consequence of ageing. Never again should a GP explain to an older person that depression is something they should expect at their age. Read more

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11/16/2009 - Articles
Elderly Depression

Elderly Depression: Its Prevalence, Causes and Implications for Society 1/4

Depression is perhaps the most frequent cause of emotional suffering in later life Read more

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11/16/2009 - Articles

Elderly depression: The age factor in depression 2/4

Healthy, normally functioning older adults are at no greater risk for depression than are younger adults. Read more

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11/16/2009 - Articles

Diabetes increases risk of atrial fibrillation in women

  Diabetes is associated with many complications, such as eye disease, impaired circulation and heart problems.  Now a new study shows diabetes is also linked with atrial fibrillation (AF), at least in women.  Read more

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11/13/2009 - Articles

Diabetes risk cut by tea drinking

Diabetes is a growing health problem around the world. For instance, in the UK there are over 2.3 million people who have diabetes according to the charity Diabetes UK.  New research from The Netherlands now suggests that a simple dietary intervention lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes.  Drinking tea regularly, it seems, is a powerful preventative against diabetes. Read more

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