Clare Lomas
Is loneliness a predictor for Alzheimer’s disease?
Lonely people have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease because they have high levels of the protein amyloid in the brain, suggest researchers in the US.
Women with ‘non-lump’ breast cancer symptoms delay seeking treatment
Around 1 in 6 women diagnosed with breast cancer go to their doctor with a symptom other...
Significant adult weight gain can increase cancer risk
Substantial weight gain over many years significantly increases the risk of obesity-related cancers, say researchers from the University of Manchester and The Health eResearch Centre.
Parents who lack social confidence have shy babies
Babies whose parents feel uncomfortable in social situations are less interested in other people, new research suggests.
Diluting hospital nursing skill mix ‘not in the public interest’
Policies should be treated with caution because the consequences can be life threatening for patients, say researchers.
No evidence that hip replacement surgery increases physical activity
The purpose of hip replacement surgery has been called into question, after researchers from...
Benzodiazepine use increases risk of hip fracture in people with Alzheimer’s disease
The use of benzodiazepines and related drugs increases the risk of hip fracture by 43% in people with Alzheimer’s disease, say researchers from the University of Eastern Finland.
Young people with chronic liver conditions at increased risk of anxiety and depression
Researchers from King’s College London have called for a greater focus on the mental health...
Obese women with diabetes should replace diet drinks with water to lose weight
Overweight and obese women with type 2 diabetes should replace diet beverages with water if...
Ultrasound after tibial fracture does not speed up healing
Receiving ultrasound after surgery to repair a fractured tibia does not accelerate healing...
Majority of stillbirth cases remain unexplained
In the majority of stillbirth cases the cause remains unknown despite a full post-mortem...
Hand-held respiratory training device improves physical activity in obese people
Obese people too breathless to become physically active could benefit from daily breathing...
Parental absence linked to smoking and drinking in children
Children with an absent parent as a result of death or relationship breakdown are more...
Fathers who embrace parenthood less likely to have pre-teens with behavioural issues
Children whose dads adjust well to parenthood and feel confident in their new role are less likely to have behavioural problems in their pre-teen years, new study results suggest.
Don’t expect nurses to be role models for healthy behaviours
Expecting nurses to be role models for healthy behaviours is unrealistic, unhelpful and...
Women in deprived areas have increased risk of coronary heart disease
Women living in more deprived areas of the UK and with lower levels of education have a...
Parent-led early intervention in autism can reduce symptom severity
An early intervention in autism aimed at helping parents communicate with their child can...
Depression can shorten lung cancer survival rates
Worsening depression symptoms are associated with shorter survival rates for patients with...