Arterial stiffness ‘better predictor’ of T2DM risk than hypertension
Even those with normal blood pressure have an increased risk of developing the disease, researchers say.
Rachel Worsley
Rachel is a medical journalist with a special interest in mental health and legal issues.
TikTok blamed for the semaglutide shortage
A sudden rush on off-label scripts for the diabetes drug coincides with spruiking by ‘influencers’.
Facebook’s ban on health organisations deliberate: report
Was Facebook’s take-down a stuff-up or deliberate?
Are e-cigarettes the best quitting aid for pregnant women?
Trial results suggest more women adhere to the devices and safety is no different from nicotine patches.
MMR vaccine can trigger adverse events in kids with rare inherited condition: ATAGI
People of western Polynesian heritage may be at risk of the rare but severe disease, a study suggests.
What’s driving a boom in medicinal cannabis scripts?
Australian research shows the drug is being prescribed for chronic pain, anxiety and sleep disorders, says co-author Associate Professor Vicki Kots…
Peak asthma body updates smoking cessation advice
New asthma management guidance includes a role for second-line use of e-cigarettes as a quit aid.
Could macular degeneration lead to misdiagnosis of cognitive impairment?
Allowances need to be made for vision impairment when applying certain cognitive screening tests, Australian researchers say.
Low FODMAP diet ‘best first-line therapy for IBS’ in primary care
Researchers say following the diet significantly improves symptoms compared with antispasmodic medication.
Flu shot slashes heart deaths in patients with recent acute coronary syndrome
An updated meta-analysis also confirms influenza vaccination reduces major cardiovascular events in the general population.
