
Improving patient care by bridging the divide between doctors and data scientists
May 26, 2016 02:50 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology Health
While wonderful new medical discoveries and innovations are in the news every day, doctors struggle daily with using information and techniques available right now while carefully adopting new concepts and treatments. As a...
Why getting medical information from Wikipedia isn't always a bad idea
May 24, 2016 16:43 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Wikipedias detractors will tell you that the site is inaccurate, incomplete and unreliable. Many universities wont allow students to use Wikipedia as a reference in essays or assignments. So it may come as a surprise to...

Will Zika virus cast a shadow over the Rio Olympics?
May 24, 2016 00:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Health Sports
The outbreak of mosquito-borne Zika virus in South America has cast a shadow over preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro. As the games draw closer, health authorities are on alert...
Beastie Boy John Barry died of frontal lobe dementia – but what is it?
May 23, 2016 16:41 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
John Barry, a founder member of the Beastie Boys, has died of dementia at the age of 52. Barrys father told Rolling Stone magazine that his son died from frontal lobe dementia, a rare form of dementia more properly...

Jamie Oliver's big chance to persuade the world to take action against obesity
May 23, 2016 16:38 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Dear Jamie Oliver, You want to put pressure on world leaders to take action against obesity and undernourishment the world over. And you are absolutely right to highlight these problems to David Cameron ahead of your...

Mystery in northern Scotland that is baffling multiple sclerosis experts
May 23, 2016 16:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
The north of Scotland has long been an important part of our quest to understand what causes multiple sclerosis (MS). Though we have known about the regions high rate of the disease for some time, it moved centre stage...

How much sugar is it OK to eat?
May 23, 2016 08:07 am UTC| Health
Consuming too much energy whether from fat or carbohydrates, including sugar will make you gain weight. If left unchecked, this excess weight increases your risk of lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, heart...