In first, doctors treat rare genetic disorder with an injection in utero

Enlarge (credit: Getty | Andrew Matthews) Three babies with a rare genetic disorder have been spared the worst effects of their condition thanks to an experimental injection they received in utero, researchers report this week in The New England Journal of Medicine. The success marks the first time a genetic disorder has been partially reversed by such […]

IBS symptoms: How to treat irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder, which can cause stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. It current affects around 13 million people in the UK and is thought to impact one in five people at some time in their life. Twice as many women are affected as men. There are several sub-types […]

Experts are researching the use of brain implants to treat medical conditions — but they can alter the way patients see the world in potentially dangerous ways

Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images Deep brain stimulation is a medical procedure that inserts an implant into the brain. This implant can alter neural activity, in an effort to treat neural dysfunction.  In the past, patients have experienced a change in perception and hallucinations with the implant in place.  If the implant can control a person’s behaviour to […]

Exercise, not painkillers, should be prescribed to treat back pain, experts warn

Ineffective painkillers, costly surgery and MRI scans are dished out too readily when prevention and exercise-led solutions could help people keep functioning and aid recovery, experts say. A series of papers published in The Lancet lays bare the nation’s growing back pain epidemic and called for a new approach. Medics warned that all too often […]

High blood pressure diet: Avoid this frozen treat to reduce symptoms of hypertension

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than one in four adults in the UK. Certain foods in your diet can have a negative impact on high blood pressure, such as those that contain high levels of salt. Blood Pressure UK states eating too much salt is the biggest cause of high blood […]

Bloating – FIVE causes of stomach pain and how to treat it

Bloating pain could affect people of all ages, but some may be impacted more than others, said the NHS. Signs of bloating include a stretched tummy, feeling puffy, and having an uncomfortable stomach. You should see a doctor if your bloating symptoms persist, as it could be a sign of something more more serious, including […]