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Diabetes increases risk of COVID-19 brain complications
New research finds that bleeding and stroke are COVID-19 brain complications that are more frequent in people with diabetes and hypertension.
Why wear a face covering during COVID-19? The evidence
Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy discusses why we need to wear a face covering during the current COVID-19 pandemic, stating the evidence in this illuminating analysis.
Salt: The forgotten pandemic
Mhairi Brown, Policy and Public Affairs Manager for Action on Salt, stresses the need for Public Health England to implement a strict and ambitious salt reduction policy.
Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare for patients with diabetes
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision Group considers how the standard of healthcare for patients with diabetes is impacted by COVID-19.
Scientists propose new strategy to identify early signs of dementia
A new 'white matter lesion' mapping tool can find early signs of dementia, with more than 70% accuracy in measuring mental decline.
Tens of thousands of pollution related deaths averted by COVID lockdown
According to a new study, COVID-19 lockdowns across China and Europe have averted tens of thousands of premature deaths related to air pollution.
CBD: Narcotic substance or a novel food product?
CBD is at the forefront of pharmacology. So why has the European Commission changed its recommended status to “Narcotic”? Read on to find out more.
Why the future of care lies in tech, not robots
Nicholas Kelly, CEO of Axela Ltd, explains why he believes that the future of care lies in tech, not just robots.
Health: Enabling young children to achieve their full developmental potential
We spoke to the WHO Press Office about enabling young children to achieve their full developmental potential in this in-depth health focus.
£1 million for COVID-19 documentation project in Manchester
The University of Manchester recently won a grant of nearly £1 million, to support their ongoing COVID-19 documentation projection.
Policing homelessness: The mental health of an isolated community
Researchers look at the public health impact of policing homelessness in the Colorado area.
Why COVID-19 is a concern for people with diabetes
Prof. Andrew Boulton, MD, DSc (Hon), FACP, FICP, FRCP, President of the International Diabetes Federation, highlights why COVID-19 is a particular concern for people living with diabetes.
Heart disease: The collateral damage of COVID-19
Professor Lina Badimon and Elisabetta Zanon from the European Society of Cardiology provide their thoughts on understanding and addressing the impact of COVID-19 on heart disease.
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome at risk of heart disease
A new study has found that young women in their 30s and 40s with polycystic ovary syndrome have a raised risk of heart disease.
Empowering patients via video consultations
COVID-19 has provided an all-too-real use case for video consultations in the NHS, but it’s the power it gives patients over their own care, that will ensure it survives long after the pandemic, says Rowan Pritchard Jones.
Health benefits of authentic Finnish sauna bathing
Finmark Sauna explores the health benefits associated with cardiovascular disease, mental health, pain and respiratory disease, of Finnish sauna bathing.
Diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing dementia
Here, Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, explores the link between diabetes and the increased risk of developing dementia.
Poor housing conditions have damaging affect on cardiovascular health
According to a new study, people who are homeless or live in poor housing conditions may experience 60-70% higher rates of heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.
Technology design could be key to avoiding health inequity
Lord Victor Adebowale, chair and co-founder of Visionable, discusses why getting technology design right could be key to avoiding health inequity, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.
How are different types of medical cannabis working for different diseases?
Dr David Moorhouse, General Neurologist, discusses the way that different diseases respond to different types of medical cannabis.