Genetic link between obesity and depression uncovered, say scientists
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Genetic link between obesity and depression uncovered, say scientists

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/13/researchers-discover-why-being-overweight-can-lead-to-depression By Nicola Davis at the Guardian news Having genetic variants linked to high BMI can lead to mental health issues, study finds Being overweight can cause depression, researchers say, with the effects thought to be largely psychological. While previous studies have found that people who are obese are more likely to…

Flu jab call to long-term health sufferers more ‘at-risk’
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Flu jab call to long-term health sufferers more ‘at-risk’

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-46157379 By BBC Health news People with long-term health conditions have been warned to protect themselves from flu this year. In 2017, about half of those eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination in Wales missed out, and Public Health Wales has warned some health conditions put people at more risk….

‘I feel really bad when I hurt my mum’
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‘I feel really bad when I hurt my mum’

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46152396 By  Noel PhillipsVictoria Derbyshire programme Some doctors in rural areas are having to apply for extra funding in order to diagnose patients with autism, the Royal College of GPs has said. The BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme has spoken to families with autistic children who are struggling to cope with their violent…

‘I was in excruciating pain from excess iron’
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‘I was in excruciating pain from excess iron’

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46153617 By Laurel IvesBBC Health For years, Katherine Hough, 27, suffered from a series of mystifying symptoms. “I had unexplained stomach pains. Then when I got to university I began to faint frequently, my hair was falling out, I had severe joint pains and was constantly tired. My Mum thought it…

Dementia risk: Five-minute scan ‘can predict cognitive decline’
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Dementia risk: Five-minute scan ‘can predict cognitive decline’

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This article was taken from: https://t.co/rfUKIk8ZiU By  Alex Therrien Health reporter, BBC News A five-minute scan could be used to spot people at risk of dementia before symptoms appear, researchers claim. Scientists used ultrasound scanners to look at blood vessels in the necks of more than 3,000 people and monitored them over the next 15 years. They found…