Foods high in flavonoids may reduce Parkinson’s disease mortality
New research has identified that foods high in flavonoids may reduce mortality in people with Parkinson's disease, potentially illustrating how dietary changes can enhance...
Vitamin D and fish oil supplements may reduce risk of autoimmune disease
Taking daily vitamin D supplements – or a combination of vitamin D and omega-3 fish oil supplements may carry a lower risk of developing...
Food intervention as effective as medication for lowering cholesterol
Research revealed that “food-as-medicine” is a simple, viable solution to lowering cholesterol in many patients unable or unwilling to take statin drugs.
High cholesterol is...
Improving prevention of diabetic foot ulcers
Endocrinologist, Dr Frank Nobels explains why education around diabetic foot, and preventative strategies to mitigate the development of foot ulcers, are integral parts of...
The effects of exercise on memory loss caused by traumatic brain injury
A pilot study provides proof-of-concept data for potential benefits of aerobic cycling exercise on cognitive function in individuals with memory impairment due to traumatic...
Treatment for dementia improved by seeing the same GP
A UK study suggests that having appointments with the same GP can improve treatment for dementia, a development that may potentially influence how dementia...
Researchers develop new tool to help monitor systemic lupus erythematosus
Researchers have developed a new, easier, and more accurate tool to measure the progress of systemic lupus erythematosus in patients.
Systemic lupus erythematosus affects up...
Ischemic stroke risk higher in young women than men
A novel investigation has revealed that women age 35 and younger are at an increased risk of suffering an ischemic stroke compared to men...
SCOPE 2021: Prioritising osteoporosis and fracture prevention in Europe
Professor John A. Kanis, Honorary President of the International Osteoporosis Foundation and lead author of ‘SCOPE 2021: a new scorecard for osteoporosis in Europe’...
Enhancing brain health through optimising dementia care and diagnosis
Owen Miller of Alzheimer Europe outlines why improvements in global education, policy and practice are urgently needed to improve dementia care.
With global dementia cases...
Increased survival rate in prostate cancer patients with hormone therapy
Researchers have found a consistent improvement in overall survival in men with intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer with the addition of hormone therapy to...
Introducing healthy lifestyle habits in preschool lowers heart disease risk
Implementing school-based programs aimed at teaching healthy lifestyle habits as early as preschool can achieve lasting lifestyle changes in children.
Healthy lifestyle habits can include...
The link between brain cell development and psychiatric disorders
Scientists from Keele University and Cardiff University have discovered new links between the breakdown in brain cell development and the risk of schizophrenia and...
The growing landscape of lifestyle medicine in Europe
Dr Alicja Baska, Executive Director and co-founder of the Polish Society of Lifestyle Medicine, provides an introduction to lifestyle medicine in Europe.
The last few...
Causes of a stroke may be triggered by anger and heavy physical exertion
A global study into causes of a stroke found that some survivors experienced anger, upset and heavy physical exertion before the event.
A study co-led...
Connecting care for cardiovascular diseases
HEQ speaks to Ed Harding, Strategic Adviser to The Heart Failure Policy Network about the organisation’s efforts to bridge the gaps in heart failure...
Lifestyle medicine: The blueprint for reframing healthcare and public health
Lifestyle-related diseases are a growing threat to public health, but is enough being done to mitigate the risks? To discuss this, HEQ spoke with...
Simple screening for common lung conditions could help millions globally
The global burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of common lung conditions that approximately affect more than 300 million people, could...
Enhancing cancer patient lives through cancer treatment optimisation
Denis Lacombe, CEO of the EORTC, explores the challenges facing cancer research, and how the organisation is working to optimise cancer treatment.
Cancer is the...
Prioritising investment and research into pancreatic cancer treatment
Chris Macdonald, Head of Research at Pancreatic Cancer UK explains why increased investment and research in pancreatic cancer treatment and symptoms are urgently needed.
Early...
