Author: Healthcare Propulsion Staff

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have successfully reversed aging in blood-forming stem cells in mice by repairing defects in structures known as lysosomes. The findings, published in Cell Stem Cell, point to lysosomal dysfunction and overactivity as major causes of stem cell aging and show that restoring proper lysosomal activity can rejuvenate old stem cells and improve their ability to regenerate blood and immune cells. Lysosomes function as the cell’s internal recycling centers. They break down proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids, helping cells dispose of waste and reuse materials for essential biological processes. They…

Senior doctors across England have voted in favour of strike action in the future over pay and pensions. In a ballot, 76% of consultants who are members of the British Medical Association (BMA) said they would be willing to take industrial action, meaning they now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months.It comes after resident doctors, formally known as junior doctors, accepted a pay deal with government to end three years of strikes. Patients have seen hundreds of thousands appointments cancelled due to industrial action over the past few years.This breaking news story is being updated…

As a public health dentist and researcher, for years I saw the same pattern. Patients with deep root infections often had wider health problems, particularly those with diabetes. I did not yet understand why. Now, scientific studies are beginning to explain the link: treating a deep tooth infection may also help the body manage blood sugar. A tooth infection might seem like a relatively minor health issue, but its effects can reach far beyond the mouth. Recent research found that people who had root canal treatment for long-lasting infections at the root tip experienced lower blood sugar and reduced inflammation…

 The Nike Alphafly 3 originally launched in early January when a white ‘proto’ colorway of the shoe sold out in rapid fashion. It’s since been made available in a yellow Volt colorway in other parts of the world, where it promptly sold out in hours again, so you’ll need to move fast to grab the shoe when the Volt color goes on sale in the US today.It’s no surprise that the shoe is selling out so fast, despite its $285 price. It’s one of the best carbon plate running shoes and was used by Kelvin Kiptum to set the marathon…

Some of the world’s healthiest and longest-living people follow the practice of hara hachi bu — an eating philosophy rooted in moderation. This practice comes from a Japanese Confucian teaching which instructs people to only eat until they’re around 80% full. More recently, it’s been gaining attention as a strategy for weight loss. But while hara hachi bu might emphasize eating in moderation and stopping before you’re full, it shouldn’t really be as seen as a method of dietary restriction. Rather, it represents a way of eating that can help us learn to have awareness and gratitude while slowing down…

New research from Italy suggests that the widely used body mass index (BMI) system may be misclassifying many people. The findings, which will be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, May 12-15) and published in Nutrients, show that when body fat is measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), considered the gold standard method, BMI often incorrectly labels individuals as overweight or obese. BMI has faced increasing criticism in recent years because it does not directly measure body fat or account for how fat is distributed in the body. Professor Marwan El Ghoch of the Department…

Isle of Man Minister for Health and Social Care, Hon Claire Christian MHK (Credit: Digital Isle of Man) The Isle of Man’s health minister has described plans for a single patient record as “revolutionary” as she outlined the opportunities and challenges of delivering healthcare to the island’s 85,000 residents. Minister for Health and Social Care, Hon Claire Christian MHK, spoke to Digital Health at the Isle of Man’s 2026 Innovation Challenge, which recognises companies developing new health and social care technologies. The Manx politician, a fashion industry veteran and former teacher, says the island is a ‘brilliant test bed’ for…

Most of us need a snack or two during the day and not only is it completely normal, it’s an opportunity. A well-chosen snack can stave off brain fog and give you the energy boost you need to keep going until the next mealtime, and it can also contribute to the nutritional variety of your diet. However, snacking has a naughty, indulgent aura around it (thanks, marketing) and when we’re trying to eat well it can be easy to assume it’s healthier to skip snacks altogether.According to Emily Wood, clinical nutritionist and weight loss coach at Voy, a medicated weight-loss…

Mass General Brigham researchers report that the cholesterol-lowering drug evolocumab can significantly reduce the risk of a first major cardiovascular event in people with diabetes who are considered high risk but do not yet have diagnosed atherosclerosis (the build-up of plaque inside artery walls). The findings were presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session & Expo and published at the same time in JAMA. “For over a decade, the intensive cholesterol-lowering have been reserved for patients who already have cardiovascular disease,” said corresponding author Nicholas A. Marston, MD, MPH, a cardiologist with the Mass General Brigham Heart…

Strategic napping is also a power move to help refresh the brain for the afternoon. If you can wing it on your work break, the perfect nap time is just after lunch when the body takes a natural dip in so-called ‘alerting signals’ that regulate your sleep and wake.Dr Victoria Revell, an associate professor in transitional sleep and circadian physiology at the University of Surrey, says this strategy can “help reset the build up of sleepiness you will be experiencing”. She also advises that you set your alarm so you do not nap for too long, to get “a boost…