Preventative Medicine

Health & Medicine

Who needs a colonoscopy most?

Researchers have developed an online triage calculator to identify patients who need their colonoscopy most urgently, providing access to faster bowel cancer diagnosis and treatment

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More than a high BMI, an ‘obese heart’ is a silent risk

New research shows that fat tissue around the heart releases molecules that alter heart rhythm, identifying potential new targets for preventative therapies for heart disease

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Is a delayed cancer diagnosis a consequence of COVID-19?

Some countries have reported a 40 per cent decline in cancer cases at the peak of COVID-19, but an early GP visit means hospitals can prioritise care and capacity for cancer patients

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Podcast

Staying healthy in old age

Geriatrician Andrea Maier on the cellular basis of ageing and how to change the script

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Fragrance fallout

The smells we put in everything from air fresheners to household cleaners are making a third of us feel sick, but there are no regulations for labelling the harmful chemicals they use