London, March 27: Patients with lupus are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance – both factors linked to heart disease – if they have lower vitamin D levels, a new study has revealed. Researchers believe that boosting vitamin D levels may improve control of these cardiovascular risk factors, as well as improving… Read More »
A powerful gene-editing tool called Crispr-Cas9, which this month nabbed the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for two female scientists, can cause serious side effects in the cells of human embryos, prompting them to discard large chunks of their genetic material, a new study has found. Administered to cells to repair a mutation that can cause… Read More »
The lengthy coronavirus lockdowns will force New York City’s restaurateurs to pivot when they finally start to welcome customers — and some pivots will be sharper than others. Stratis Morfogen, founder of Philippe Chow and co-founder of the Brooklyn Chop House, was gearing up to open his new concept, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, in the East… Read More »
“Anxiety is a normal, predictable part of life,” explains Tom Corboy, MFT, co-writer of the book The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD. However, in further words quoted by Psych Central, he adds that “people with an anxiety disorder are essentially phobic about the feeling state of anxiety.” In truth, it’s possible to feel anxiety about “just… Read More »
The new consumer-driven health information ecosystem is transforming the way health systems deliver care. As always, interoperability – be it among care teams or across disparate settings – is a key challenge. While major strides are being taken to improve the way medical data and electronic health records can be transferred, analyzed and shared, major… Read More »
But what if you think smaller? What if you were to make lots of bitesize changes, but make them in all areas of your life? We asked our experts for advice… Allison Keating, Psychotherapist Allison Keating Psychotherapist Make time for one another The kids, the boss, that deadline, the friend in need, life and all… Read More »
Here our experts give their advice… Eco expert Don’t eat red meat It is one of the biggest, and the most contentious environmental issues, particularly in Ireland where agriculture accounts for over 33pc, and rising, of greenhouse gases, the highest in the EU. The size of the national herd is predicted to increase by 20pc… Read More »