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High blood pressure research
In this special feature, we collate some of the most intriguing hypertension studies from 2019. We particularly focus on nutrition, risk factors, and hypertension's relationship with dementia. Today, in the United States, around 1 in…
New Year’s resolutions: How to boost success rates
Do we make New Year's resolutions just to ignore them? Are they merely promises doomed to fail? In this feature, we ask whether, statistically speaking, these resolutions work, and what increases the chances of success.…
A new study identifies a link between vaping and depression.
A recent study concludes that people who smoke electronic cigarettes are twice as likely to report clinical depression as those who have never vaped. The correlation was particularly strong among younger people. Known as vaping,…
New evidence suggests that being physically active could help slash prostate cancer risk.
Researchers using a new method of assessing risk factors for prostate cancer have found an intriguing link between a lack of physical activity and an increased risk of this condition. According to data from the…
What is the difference between cold and flu?
Both flu (influenza) and cold are caused by viruses, and they can have similar symptoms. So how do we know if a person has the flu or a bad cold? In this article, we explain…
Vulvodynia: What you need to know
Vulvodynia and vestibulodynia refer to a chronic discomfort of the vulva, the part of a woman's body that protects the genitals. It includes the external female genitalia, including the mons pubis, the labia majora and…
Insomnia: Everything you need to know
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that regularly affects millions of people worldwide. In short, individuals with insomnia find it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. The effects can be devastating. Insomnia commonly leads to…
Flu rash: Everything you need to know
The flu is a common respiratory infection, and its symptoms can range from mild to severe. Although a rash is not a common symptom of the flu, it can sometimes occur. There is evidence to…
Rare diseases more common than we think
Rare diseases are by their very nature obscure and unknown, falling through the cracks when it comes to research budgets and treatment development. But now, a study has shown they are more common than we…
New technology better controls type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes has no cure, and although there are several treatment options available, many people find managing the condition challenging. New technology could help reduce that burden. Many people find managing type 1 diabetes…
