Many Older Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Are Over-Treated
In a recent Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism analysis of individuals aged =70 years with type 2 diabetes, almost 40% with recommended HbA1c levels (which indicate blood glucose levels) were over-treated.
A Call for Greater Attention to Older Women ’s Sexual Health
A new Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1532-5415) article reviews common issues in caring for the sexual health of older women, noting that physicians often lack sufficient training.
Which Bone Measures Predict Fractures in Postmenopausal Women?
When investigators compared initial bone parameters with changes in those parameters over time in postmenopausal women, they found that initial measurements were significantly associated with women’s risk of fracture.
Parental provision of alcohol to teenagers does not reduce risks, compared to no supply
There is no evidence to support the practice of parents providing alcohol to their teenagers to protect them from alcohol-related risks during early adolescence, according to a prospective cohort study in Australia published in The Lancet Public Health journal.
Premature birth associated with increased risk of heart disease in mothers
A study led by researchers at Keele University has found the risk of death in later life due to coronary heart disease doubles in women who give birth prematurely.
Everyday exercise has surprisingly positive health benefits
The benefits of low-intensity physical activity, such as standing, walking or doing household chores, can be more health beneficial than once thought. According to a study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Clinical Epidemiology, replacing half an hour’s sedentariness a day with everyday activity…
Herbal Products May Compromise Prescription Drugs and Cause Serious Side Effects
An analysis of published studies and reports indicates that a number of herbal products may affect the properties of prescription drugs, leading to alterations in the drugs’ effectiveness as well as potentially dangerous side effects.
Events
1 March–2 March – sychotherapy in Mental Health – MAP Conference 2018 · Ramla Bay Resort-Malta · Il-Mellieħa Mar23 – National Nutrition Conference – Fri 9:00 · Qawra Palace Hotel · San Pawl il-Baħar
A more complete Mediterranean diet may protect against aggressive prostate cancer
New study in The Journal of Urology® finds that a high intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains might not be enough In a new study published in The Journal of Urology®, researchers determined that men who followed a Mediterranean diet, rich in fish, boiled…
Traffic-polluted streets may negate the cardiorespiratory benefits of walking in older adults
Study analysed health impact of a walk through the traffic-polluted Oxford Street in London, compared to Hyde Park. Even short-term (2 hour) exposure to tiny particles of soot or dust found in traffic fumes on busy roads appears to thwart the benefits of walking on…
Public Lecture – Dr Gauden Galea
History, Politics, and Society: the modern epidemic of Noncommunicable Disease – Dr Gauden Galea