Tag: Prevention
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Addressing Problematic Gaming in Singapore: The Call for a ‘Third Place’ for Young Adults
Overview: A Growing Concern in Singapore Recent research from Singapore reveals higher rates of problematic gaming among young adults compared to international benchmarks. The study points to patterns such as excessive gaming, sleep disruption, social withdrawal, and associated mental health concerns like depressive symptoms. Led by a prominent psychologist, the study emphasizes that gaming, in…
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What Really Causes Migraines? The New Science Behind Headache Disorders
Understanding the Shift in Migraine Science Migraine research is moving beyond a simple idea of pain as a symptom and a single set of triggers. Today’s scientists describe migraine as a brain disorder involving complex networks and dynamic processes. Rather than attributing migraines to one bad day or a few obvious triggers, researchers are mapping…
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Why Cancer Death Rates Are Falling for Young Adults—Except for One Type
What the new study shows A recent study from the American Cancer Society, published in JAMA, analyzes national mortality data to understand how cancer deaths are changing among younger adults. The takeaway is hopeful: death rates from most cancers are trending downward for people under 50. Yet the research also flags one cancer type that…
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Global Menopause Heart Health Study Gets $10 Million to Detect Silent Artery Changes and Boost Prevention
New Global Initiative Aims to Redefine Menopause and Heart Health A groundbreaking global study has secured $10 million to launch the largest trial yet focused on how menopause shapes heart health. The SHE-HEALS study, co-led by BHF Professor Ziad Mallat at the University of Cambridge and Professor Martha Hi…, seeks to uncover how hormonal changes…
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Global menopause heart health study aims to redefine prevention with the SHE-HEALS trial
Global effort launches to understand menopause and heart health A new international initiative has secured $10 million to launch what researchers call the largest trial to date focused on how menopause shapes heart health. The SHE-HEALS study, led by renowned researchers from the University of Cambridge, aims to detect silent changes in arteries and test…
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Global study aims to shield women’s hearts through menopause-focused prevention
A landmark global effort to protect women’s heart health Menopause is more than a lifecycle milestone—it can mark a turning point for cardiovascular health. A newly funded international trial, named SHE-HEALS, has secured $10 million to become the largest study of its kind. The project seeks to uncover how the menopausal transition influences the arteries…
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Bird Flu and Pets: Essential Safety Steps for Owners
Understanding the risk: bird flu and pets Bird flu, or avian influenza, has been spreading across parts of North America and Europe. While the primary concern is wild and domestic poultry, pets—especially dogs and cats—can be affected through close contact or exposure to infected birds. This guide helps pet owners understand the risk, recognize early…
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Rising Cholesterol and Insulin Resistance Among SA Youth: What It Means for Public Health
Overview: A new health threat among South Africa’s youth In a small mining town in Limpopo, a troubling pattern is emerging: young people are showing signs of conditions once thought to affect only older adults. Elevated cholesterol, insulin resistance, obesity, and early indicators of type 2 diabetes are appearing among teens and young adults. This…
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The sudden rise of scabies: ‘I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy’
The sudden rise of scabies In recent months, several communities have reported an alarming uptick in scabies cases, turning a once-familiar rash into a public health concern. For Louise, a mother who spoke to us under a veil of discretion, the experience is personal and visceral. She described packing a bin liner with essentials for…
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£10 gadgets that beat back pain: secrets from an A‑listers’ osteopath
Back pain, budget-friendly, high impact Back pain plagues people from all walks of life, even those who seemingly have access to the best medical care. An influential osteopath working with high-profile clients has made a name for himself by advocating a plain-spoken, budget-friendly approach to staying pain-free. His philosophy centers on small, regular interventions that…