Childhood sedentariness can cause severe fatty liver disease and liver cirrhosis
An increase in sedentary time from childhood caused premature liver damage, a new study shows. However, light physical activity could reverse the risk. The study was conducted in…
Prostate cancer: Protein identified to reduce tumour growth
As prostate cancer progresses, it becomes increasingly aggressive and can metastasise. In this form, the tumour is difficult to treat, which is reflected in high mortality rates:
New test detects more cases of cervical cancer
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the University of Innsbruck in Austria have developed a simpler and more effective screening method for cervical cancer than the method…
New insights into T and B cells offer hope for autoimmune disease sufferers
Scientists should focus on the interactions between T and B cells to find better treatments for autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study from…
THE LANCET PSYCHIATRY: One in six people who stop antidepressants will experience discontinuation symptoms as a direct result, finds most comprehensive study to date
The first meta-analysis on the incidence of antidepressant discontinuation symptoms includes data from over 20,000 patients gathered from 79 randomised controlled trials and observational studies.