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Two probiotic strains can lower blood pressure as well as medication, study suggests

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Two probiotic strains can lower blood pressure as well as medication, study suggests

By Emily Joshu Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com 17:54 19 Oct 2023, updated 18:31 19 Oct 2023 A study in mice found two strains of probiotics lowered blood pressure  The researchers are planning to see if the results can be replicated in humans  READ MORE: There’s ‘no real proof’ probiotics in pills and yogurt drinks ease IBS … Read more

Scientists have designed a new drug that mimics all the benefits of rigorous exercise

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Scientists have designed a new drug that mimics all the benefits of rigorous exercise

The new drug boosted the metabolism and helped muscle gain and weight loss in mice – though it will be years before it will be trialled in humans. ADVERTISEMENT Scientists have successfully tested a new drug that can mimic the benefits of a rigorous workout. The team from the University of Florida in the US … Read more

‘Game changer’ treatment could slash prostate cancer treatment time by as much as 75%, study finds

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‘Game changer’ treatment could slash prostate cancer treatment time by as much as 75%, study finds

Patients could see treatment sessions cut from 20 to five, with high success rate Higher doses of radiotherapy can slash prostate cancer treatment time by as much as 75 per cent, a ‘game-changing’ study has found. Suitable patients could see the number of treatment sessions they need cut from 20 to five, with a 96 … Read more

Unhealthy snacks which raise the risk of heart disease and strokes are undoing the benefits of healthy meals for one in four adults, study finds

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Unhealthy snacks which raise the risk of heart disease and strokes are undoing the benefits of healthy meals for one in four adults, study finds

 People eating high-quality snacks were more likely to have a healthy weight A quarter of people are undoing the benefits of healthy meals with unhealthy snacks that raise the risk of heart disease and stroke, a study suggests. Researchers examined the diets of 854 people and found almost all of them (95 per cent) snacked, … Read more

Working nights could lead to memory loss in middle aged and older adults as those working late have 79% higher rates of cognitive impairment, study finds

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Working nights could lead to memory loss in middle aged and older adults as those working late have 79% higher rates of cognitive impairment, study finds

By Xantha Leatham Updated: 00:23 24 Aug 2023 Share or comment on this article: Authors said disruption to circadian rhythm – our body clock – may be to blame Working night shifts could impair memory by up to 79 per cent in middle-aged and older adults, a study suggests. Previous research has established that shift … Read more

Screen time linked to developmental delays in toddlerhood

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Screen time linked to developmental delays in toddlerhood

Handing your baby a phone or tablet to play with may seem like a harmless solution when you’re busy, but it could quickly affect their development, a new study has found.Having anywhere from one to four hours of screen time per day at age 1 is linked with higher risks of developmental delays in communication, … Read more

‘Keto-like’ diet may be associated with a higher risk of heart disease, according to new research

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‘Keto-like’ diet may be associated with a higher risk of heart disease, according to new research

Related video above: Seven dangers you should know about keto diet A low-carb, high-fat “keto-like” diet may be linked to higher levels of “bad” cholesterol and double the risk of cardiovascular events such as blocked arteries, heart attacks and strokes, according to new research.”Our study found that regular consumption of a self-reported diet low in … Read more