GP data can provide unique insights into common health conditions, new research looking at insomnia symptom prevalence in England has shown. The University of Bristol-led study, published in BMJ Open today [8 May], also highlights the value of improving access to this data for future health research.
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Patients With Specific Types of Lipids May Be at Higher Risk of Developing Blinding Eye Disease
Principal Investigator: Louis R. Pasquale, MD, FARVO, Deputy Chair for Ophthalmology Research for the Mount Sinai Health System Co-First Authors: Oana A. Zeleznik, PhD, Instructor in Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Jae H. Kang, ScD, Assistant Professor of…
The Shape of Your Heart Matters
Curious to know if you’re at risk for two common heart conditions? Your doctor may want to check the shape of your heart.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to premature death
Now, new research from the University of South Australia gives strong evidence that vitamin D deficiency is associated with premature death, prompting calls for people to follow healthy vitamin D level guidelines.
High Caffeine Consumption may be Associated with Increased Risk of Blinding Eye Disease
Frequent caffeine intake could more than triple risk of glaucoma for those genetically predisposed to higher eye pressure
One-size-fits-all is no fit for heart health
From Weight Watchers to wearable tech – wherever we look, there are messages encouraging us to stay fit and healthy. But diets and training methods aside, when it comes to heart health, research from the University of South Australia shows that a far more personalised approach is needed…and it all starts with your genes.