While these findings warrant further study, they are not proof that titanium dioxide causes diabetes. With so few samples tested, any differences between samples with and without diabetes could be due to chance.
Even if it is confirmed that levels of titanium dioxide are higher in people with diabetes, this doesn't necessarily mean titanium dioxide caused the condition.
And even if future evidence suggests titanium dioxide may be a risk factor for diabetes, there is no evidence that toothpaste is to blame.
This study provides an interesting breakdown by age and gender of potential nutrient deficiencies in a sample of UK adults. However, the study has a number of limitations.
Parents should be reassured that the increase in the chance of conditions such as ADHD was very small when it came to each individual child.
What the study perhaps best indicates is a need for teachers and other professionals to be aware of children who may be struggling in some way to ensure they get the support they need.
We don't know for sure from this study why young people are increasingly turning away from drinking alcohol. However, the figures suggest a robust trend, which may or may not continue in future.
The decline in drinking could be due to increasing health awareness among young people and people making healthier lifestyle choices. From a public health point of view, this is probably good news, not least because the numbers of young people engaging in harmful binge drinking is also in decline.
Young people are being encouraged to make sure they have had both doses of the MMR vaccine before going on holiday to Europe where there are large outbreaks of measles. Cases of measles also continue to rise across England in unvaccinated people of this age, including the West Midlands region.
APA blogpost. Could increasing your physical activity or feeling more in control of your life be the secret to staying young? Employing these simple strategies may help older adults feel younger and that, in turn, could help improve their cognitive abilities, longevity and overall quality of life, according to research presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association.
“Research suggests that a younger subjective age, or when people feel younger than their chronological age, is associated with a variety of positive outcomes in older individuals, including better memory performance, health and longevity,” said presenter Jennifer Bellingtier, PhD, of Friedrich Schiller University. “Our research suggests that subjective age changes on a daily basis and older adults feel significantly younger on days when they have a greater sense of control.”
Wednesday November 21 is World COPD day – and people are being urged to know the signs of this serious condition, how to avoid it and how to manage it if they have been diagnosed.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung condition that makes breathing more difficult.
A large number of people are employed in sedentary occupations. Physical inactivity and excessive sitting at workplaces have been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and all-cause mortality.
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of workplace interventions to reduce sitting at work compared to no intervention or alternative interventions.
Bullying and violence in the workplace increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, possibly due to changes caused by stress hormones or because they trigger comfort eating, researchers say.
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While interesting, it is difficult to see what practical implications this study has in terms of improving public health and preventing degenerative conditions such as dementia.
Other things that may help keep your brain healthy as you age include regular exercise, eating a healthy diet, not smoking and sticking to the recommendations on alcohol consumption.
This study provides weak evidence that morning types might be slightly better off than others when it comes to avoiding depression. But bear in mind the results were based on a very specific group of people, and it's not possible to say with any certainty that depression risk is influenced by sleep habits.
A long-running study of 191 middle-aged Swedish women who took a one-off fitness test in 1969, found those with the highest fitness levels were much less likely to develop dementia than less fit women, and that if they did, they were on average 10 years older at age of diagnosis.
The study adds to evidence linking physical fitness with better mental health in later life. However, the relatively small size of the study, and its observational nature, mean we can't be sure that high fitness levels protect against dementia. Other factors could be involved.
It's well known that fast food can be high in saturated and trans fats, sugars and salt, and therefore should be eaten in moderation. However, this study doesn't provide convincing evidence that the odd burger and fries will slash your chances of conceiving.
The news is based on research that actually found multiple factors increased the likelihood of both men and women reporting a lack of interest in sex.
The findings come from interviews with more than 10,000 men and women in the UK about their sex lives.
Lack of interest in sex was associated with being in poor health, being in longer relationships (for women), and living with your partner – and varied with age.
The media generally reported the story accurately. But it's a shame the news stories didn't make it clearer that the chance of these pregnancy complications is small, regardless of how long you wait between pregnancies.
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With many parts of England forecast to receive their first bout of cold this winter, Shropshire Council’s public health team are urging residents across the county to keep warm and well during the cold.
Stay well this winter
The council’s ‘Stay safe and well this winter’ website offers a range of advice and information, from helping vulnerable people to remain safe and well, to notifications of school closures and travel updates.
While metformin may have potential as an aid for people needing to maintain weight loss in future, the study reminds us that in the original 1-year trial, the most successful weight-loss treatment was the diet and exercise plan.
It's very hard to be sure of the exact level of risk that may be associated with any class or individual drug.
It's also worth considering that this study has looked at people prescribed anticholinergics in older age who were diagnosed with dementia at around 82 years. We cannot apply this data to give the risk for a younger adult taking one of these drugs.