'Revolutionary' drug for prostate cancer

Olaparib could be a 'transformative' treatment for thousands of men with advanced prostate cancer, say experts. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Inequalities in heart attack care 'costing women's lives'

Thousands of women are dying needlessly because of diagnosis delays and poor care, a report says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cocaine and alcohol a 'deadly combination'

At least 13 self-inflicted deaths among people who took alcohol with cocaine have occurred in a year. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Health secretary 'looking seriously' at compulsory vaccines for schoolchildren

Matt Hancock says there is "absolute clarity" on the science and not being immunised puts others at risk. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Organ donation: The phone call that changed Lilly's life

Lilly Kendall had been planning her funeral aged 11 - before an organ donor saved her life. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Avoid skin-lightening creams 'at all costs'

Consumers are being warned to steer clear of skin-lightening creams that can "act like paint stripper". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

We are Stoke-on-Trent: How Pokemon Go is helping players

Meet the people who say Pokemon Go has helped them combat depression and social anxiety. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cervical cancer: Nottingham woman calls for earlier smear tests

Paige Hart, from Nottingham, calls for the smear test age to be lowered. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Fitness: 80s pop makes exercise a 'hidden veg'

A new fitness trend powered by 1980s pop classics is sweeping the country. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sepsis death: 'I had to watch my baby die in my arms'

A mother explains how her newborn son died from sepsis after complications during pregnancy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

No-deal Brexit 'still risk to NHS and care sector'

A report highlights new transport routes, support for care homes and doubts over the size of the medicines stockpile as concerns. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Shuping Wang: Whistleblower who exposed HIV scandal in China dies

Shuping Wang was attacked after realising blood donors were being infected with HIV and hepatitis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

DR Congo: Vaccine campaign for world's largest measles outbreak

The WHO and Congolese government aim to vaccinate more than 800,000 children in just over a week. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Bacterial 'striptease' evades antibiotics

The researchers say it is a new form of antibiotic resistance and could explain why some infections keep coming back. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sex, lies and legal consent: Can deceit turn sex into rape?

Can lying about a vasectomy, an STI test or being on the pill make someone guilty of a sexual offence? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Minimum price cuts drinking by 'half a pint a week'

Research shows the amount of alcohol bought by Scots falls 7.6% after introducing of new drink laws. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

NHS will not pay for 'life-changing' migraine drug

Erenumab is the first drug specifically designed for preventing migraines. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Male infertility linked to prostate cancer risk

Men who have fertility treatment have a higher risk of prostate cancer in later life, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Juul boss Kevin Burns steps down amid vaping concerns

The e-cigarette firm will pull all US advertising as chief executive Kevin Burns steps down. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Obesity not caused by lack of willpower - psychologists

A report by psychologists says seeing obesity as a moral failing only makes things worse. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Revolutionary' new class of cancer drugs approved

The drugs can attack a range of cancers, rather than those in just one part of the body. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Medical cannabis product approved for epilepsy

Epidyolex is an oral solution of cannabidiol that comes from the cannabis plant. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Mediator: French weight-loss drug trial over ‘up to 2,000’ deaths begins

Experts believe the drug could have killed between 500 and 2,000 people before it was banned. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

We are Stoke-on-Trent: The young carers looking after mum

Three sisters are young carers for their mum who has MS and epilepsy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sertraline: Antidepressant works 'by reducing anxiety symptoms first'

A study of patients taking the common antidepressant sertraline throws new light on how it works. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Efforts to cut sugar out of food way off target

Soft drinks have 29% less sugar on average since a levy was imposed, but we're eating more sugary food. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Labour conference: Menopausal women 'should get flexible work hours'

Shadow equalities minister Dawn Butler will unveil the policy at Labour's conference in Brighton. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Labour pledges free personal care for over-65s in England

Help with dressing, washing and meals will be paid for by the state in England, costing £6bn a year. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Orkambi: Cystic fibrosis drug buyers' club travels to Argentina

Parents of children with the condition flew 7,300 miles to buy a "life-saving" drug unavailable on the NHS in England. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Cancer treatment broke my heart, but I've survived'

Kreena developed heart failure after being treated for cancer - but has made a remarkable recovery. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Boy with skin-peeling condition sent 18,000 cards

Rhys has epidermolysis bullosa, a painful, life-limiting condition that has left him unable to walk. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The snakebite squad: Saving lives on two wheels

Kenya's motorbike ambulances are saving the lives and limbs of people bitten by snakes via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Being hungry may lead to poor decisions, focused on on short-term rewards

There is evidence that hunger increases discounting for food rewards, biasing choices towards smaller but sooner food reward over larger but later reward.

Researchers found strong evidence that hunger causes large increases in delay discounting for food, with an approximately 25% spillover effect to non-food commodities. This discounting can cause negative outcomes in many non-food domains:

- consumer
- investment
- medical
- inter-personal

Caution may be necessary when making decisions involving non-food outcomes while hungry.

In conclusion, sleep and eat on it, before making a final decision.

References:

https://link.springer.com/article/10.3758/s13423-019-01655-0

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/world/empty-stomachs-lead-to-poor-decisions-research-says-951019.html

Posted at Clinical Cases and Images. Stay updated and subscribe, follow us on Twitter and connect on Facebook.

via CasesBlog - Medical and Health Blog More READ

Vaginal birth and Caesarean: Differences in babies' bacteria

New findings may help explain why some Caesarean babies are more at risk of certain diseases. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

India e-cigarettes: Ban announced to prevent youth 'epidemic'

The government says vaping poses a health risk to the young, rather than an alternative to smoking. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Boris Johnson confronted on east London hospital visit

The man said Whipps Cross Hospital's maternity ward was understaffed and the NHS was being destroyed. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Gareth Thomas: 'Tabloids took my right to tell my parents of HIV'

Former rugby player Gareth Thomas reveals a journalist broke the news he had HIV to his parents. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Baby Pia: Belgian parents raise €1.9m for life-saving treatment

Over 900,000 phone donations are made in Belgium to help treat nine-month-old Pia's rare condition. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Menstrual blood ad complaints dismissed in Australia

The controversial adverts featured realistic depictions of blood on pads and in the shower. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Soot pollution particles 'cross the placenta'

Particles of black carbon pollution can cross to the foetal side of the placenta, a study has found. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Does fat shaming help people lose weight?

Fat chance - the evidence says fat shaming is more likely to lead people to put on weight. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Prostate drug may slow Parkinson's disease

The medicine, normally used for enlarged prostates, appears to slow the progression of Parkinson's, scientists have found. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Common cold stopped by experimental approach

It may be possible to make our bodies inhospitable for the cold virus after promising early research. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Boy poisoned by E. coli-infected beef in 2011 dies in France

The 10-year-old was paralysed by contaminated supermarket beef in northern France. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Meningitis: 'I'm no longer Miss Independent'

A survey shows few understand the long-term effects of meningitis for people like Lesley. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cancer survival in the UK improving, but lagging behind - study

The UK is the worst of seven high-income countries for key cancers including lung, colon and pancreas. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Rugby's Gareth Thomas on HIV: 'I want to break the stigma'

Former Wales captain Gareth Thomas says by revealing his condition he wants to educate everybody, including himself. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Vaginismus: 'My body won't let me have sex'

Vaginismus is a psychosexual disorder that can destroy people's lives - so why does no one talk about it? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Time outs' don't do any harm, parents told

If used appropriately, they can be effective in reducing problem behaviour, a US study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Fasting mimicking diet (ProLon) by Valter Longo, PhD

Interventions that promote longevity, remembered by mnemonic: DEEP purple - “eat colorful plant foods: Dietary modification, Exercise, active Engagement, Purposeful living (click here to enlarge the image).

Valter D. Longo (born October 9, 1967) is an Italian-American biogerontologist and cell biologist known for his studies on the role of fasting and nutrient response genes on cellular protection aging and diseases and for proposing that longevity is regulated by similar genes and mechanisms in many eukaryotes. He is currently a professor at the USC Davis School of Gerontology with a joint appointment in the department of Biological Sciences as well as serving as the director of the USC Longevity Institute. Dr Longo (PhD) is widely publsihed, he has more than 120 articles listed in PubMed as of 2019: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Longo%20VD%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=31442398

Valter Longo's longevity diet proposals relies on 2 major approaches:

1. Daily longevity diet, which is mostly plant-based with fish once to twice a week.

2. Episodic fasting mimicking diet, which is a 5-day low calorie diet. Fasting mimicking diet is used every 6 months to every 1 month based on the condition of the patient.

More details are available in the videos below and in Valter Longo's 2018 book, linked below.

Fasting mimicking diet (ProLon)

Valter Longo's fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) is a low-calorie, low-protein, low-carbohydrate, high-fat meal program that is claimed to mimic the effects of periodic fasting or water fasting over the course of five days, while still aiming to provide the body with nutrition. FMD is considered a periodic fast.[9]

Longo developed the diet at the University of Southern California. He believes that it is possible to mimic the effects of fasting with a meal program that is designed to inhibit the same metabolic pathways fasting would, thereby providing the body with nutrients that do not trigger the body’s growth responses (including stem cells).

Fasting mimicking diet is trademarked by L-Nutra, a company partially owned by Longo with financial interest by USC, though Longo does not receive any financial benefits from the company.

FMD application has been explored in patients with metabolic abnormalities, autoimmune disorders and cancers.

Here is a recent overview of the experience: https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614082/prolon-starvation-diet/

Mark Hyman, MD: The Secret Power of Fasting for Longevity and Healing, 2019:



References:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6528490/
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.118.313352?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3dpubmed
https://www.amazon.com/Longevity-Diet-Discover-Activation-Regeneration/dp/0525534075
https://prolonpro.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz4ZzNik1Y4
https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614082/prolon-starvation-diet/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVArDzYynYc
https://www.bluezones.com/2016/04/fasting-for-longevity/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valter_Longo
https://gero.usc.edu/faculty/longo/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evGFWRXEzz8
https://www.kevinrose.com/post/valter-longo
https://www.statnews.com/2017/06/13/fasting-diet-valter-longo/
https://drhyman.com/blog/2019/04/10/podcast-ep48/
http://casesblog.blogspot.com/2018/12/exceptional-longevity-why-some-people.html

Posted at Clinical Cases and Images. Stay updated and subscribe, follow us on Twitter and connect on Facebook.

via CasesBlog - Medical and Health Blog More READ

YouTube advertises big brands alongside fake cancer cure videos

The video site's algorithm promotes medical misinformation in a number of languages, the BBC finds. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Heavy menstrual bleeding: Keyhole hysterectomy technique 'more effective'

The problem affects a quarter of women in the UK and many end up having surgery to treat it. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

Virtual reality is being used to help people with dementia revisit their past. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

World's first malaria vaccine released

More than 300,000 children are expected to receive the vaccine over the next three years. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Fake cancer cures: Debunking myths found in videos on YouTube

Professor Justin Stebbing, a cancer expert at Imperial College London, debunks some of the unproven “cures” for cancer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Trump plans ban on sale of flavoured e-cigarettes

The president says his administration will implement strong rules to protect "innocent children". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Signs of a slowdown in new type 2 diabetes cases

The number of new cases of type 2 diabetes is stable, or even falling, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

JK Rowling donates £15.3m to Edinburgh MS research centre

The gift will create new facilities at the clinic which is named after the author's mother. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Purdue Pharma 'reaches tentative agreement' to settle opioid cases

The manufacturer of painkiller OxyContin stands accused of helping fuel a deadly US crisis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Dutch euthanasia case: Doctor acted in interest of patient, court rules

Prosecutors argued that a dementia patient euthanised in 2016 had not been asked to verify her wish. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

US couple lose child custody over chemo refusal

The boy, 4, was taken from the Florida couple after they skipped his chemotherapy and fled the state. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Girl who 'would never walk' strolls to school

Lilac Jackson managed to walk to school for her first day a year after a life-changing op. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Down's syndrome's 'oldest' man loves dancing

George Wildgust, 77, was not expected to live past the age of 10 when he was born. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Vaginal fluid transplants may soon be available in US

Doctors believe some women with repeat infections could benefit from the procedure. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Football saved my life' after breakdown

RammyMen hopes to prevent men from taking their own lives by offering sport and social connections. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Prescription drug dependency worrying - health chiefs

Half of those taking drugs including strong painkillers and sleeping pills are on them for more than a year. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Brain hack devices must be scrutinised, say top scientists

The UK's Royal Society warns of the risk of companies accessing our thoughts and moods. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Student with stoma accused by Wetherspoons staff of taking drugs

Amber Davies says staff at a Wetherspoons pub questioned why she was using a disabled toilet. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Supercool' method triples organ survival

Researchers have been testing the technique in the lab and hope to move into human clinical trials. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'It will be OK': The amputees helping each other

When Lisa became an amputee, she noticed the lack of support for amputees. She decided to do something about it. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Paramedic 'owes her life' to cycling after PTSD

Erica Smith rekindled her love of biking during counselling after a traumatic incident. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Summer heat killed nearly 1,500 in France, officials say

France's health ministry says preventative measures helped to curb damage from the heat. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Dissociative Identity Disorder: The woman who created 2,500 personalities to survive

Jeni Haynes built multiple personalities to survive abuse - their testimony helped convict her father. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How do you water ski when you can't use your legs?

BBC correspondent Frank Gardner tries water skiing for the first time since being shot 15 years ago. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

‘Age is just a number’ for senior cheerobics team

A group of Korean women in their 70s have found new freedom in their older age in "cheerobics", a mixture of cheerleading and aerobics. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Acid attack victim regains sight via new surgery

A man blinded in one eye after an acid attack has regained his sight after pioneering surgery. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Defeat malaria in a generation - here's how

The world could be free of malaria by 2050, says a major report that sets out the road to eradication. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Hypnobirthing: Why Kenyan couple delivered their baby on YouTube

Kenyan couple Shiko and Rama delivered their baby on their own - then posted it on YouTube. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Bethany Shipsey: Dad confronts seller of diet pills that killed daughter

Bethany Shipsey died from a diet pill overdose. Her father confronts the man who sold her the drugs. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Tafida Raqeeb: Why her parents do not have the final say

A court will hear evidence in September to decide on five-year-old Tafida's care. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Stress in pregnancy 'makes child personality disorder more likely'

A study of more than 3,000 pregnant women followed up their children over 30 years. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

This leukaemia sufferer is searching the world against the odds for a stem cell donor

Leukaemia sufferer Astrid is searching the world against the odds for a stem cell donor. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Love Island’s Theo: ‘Don’t feel sorry for my sight loss’

Love Island's Theo Campbell is staying positive after being hit with a champagne cork at in Ibiza. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

My 'anxiety' was actually a rare heart condition

Arlene Leitch says her heart palpitations were put down as anxiety until she had a cardiac arrest. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Plant-based diets 'linked to higher stroke risk'

Vegan and vegetarian diets are also linked to lower heart disease risk, a long-term study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Left-handed DNA found - and it changes brain structure

Scientists start to chip away at the mystery of why one in 10 people is left-handed. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Extreme pubic grooming 'may not cause sexually transmitted infections'

The US research contradicts previous findings and recommends other steps to reduce the risk of STIs. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Mental health: Girl's 'help me' note before death inspires mum

A "help me" plea left by a teenager who killed herself inspires her mum to help children's mental health. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Tilehurst dad with MS walks daughter down the aisle

Steve Barnes had to re-learn to walk for the big day, as part of a trial using the robotic suit. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How tracking menstrual cycles helps women in sport

Understanding women's bodies better is helping to improve their sporting performance. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The brain nutrient vegans need to know about

People on vegan or plant-based diets must ensure they are getting enough choline, say experts. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cancer 'biggest middle-age killer in rich nations'

Cancer claims more lives than cardiovascular disease in wealthy countries but the reverse is true for poorer nations. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Life-saving organ transplant opportunities being missed

Families are being urged to discuss donation to boost transplant numbers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Teenager 'blind' from living off crisps and chips

Years of fussy eating left the Bristol 17-year-old's vision irreparably damaged by malnutrition. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Fake-meat and fries: The rise of vegan fast food

What's behind the trend, and can vegan food be 'junk food'? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Barbara Windsor goes to Downing Street to deliver dementia petition

The former Eastenders star visited Downing Street on behalf of the Alzheimer's Society. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Call for HPV vaccine to be offered to older boys

The Teenage Cancer Trust says boys and young men who want to have the HPV jab should not have to pay. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sheffield professor urges dentists to ditch single-use plastic

"I've never seen this many different plastics in one place," chemistry professor Tony Ryan says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..