Standing desks may do more harm than good, study finds
The Guardian - 16-Oct-2024New research finds standing doesn't reduce heart risk and may cause circulatory issues
Andrew Gregory
Health editor at the Guardian
Andrew Gregory is a three-time British Press Award-winning journalist, writer, and producer. He is the health editor of The Guardian, the founder of Brungerley, and a contributor to CNN, NBC, and HBO. He is also the recipient of a Guild of Health Writers Award, two Reach Awards, a Drum Online Media Award, a Young Epilepsy Award, and a British Journalism Award.
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Details last updated 25-Nov-2021
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New drug combination delays lung cancer progression in major breakthrough
The Guardian - 04-Oct-2024Clinical trial shows treatment extends survival for patients with advanced lung cancer by over 40%
Women at risk: the hidden toll of heart disease
The Guardian - 24-Sep-2024Misconceptions and gender biases are costing women's lives
Eating just two slices of ham every day increases the risk of getting diabetes
The Guardian - 20-Aug-2024To stay healthier, it's a good idea to eat less processed and red meat
New "smart insulin" could reduce type 1 diabetes injections to once a week
The Guardian - 11-Aug-2024This innovation aims to make managing diabetes and improve patients' quality of life
An 800-calorie diet using soups and shakes can help people with type 2 diabetes
The Guardian - 05-Aug-2024A much better option than just prescribing drugs for life
Processed red meat consumption linked to 14% higher dementia risk
The Guardian - 31-Jul-2024More research needed to confirm definitive link, but study emphasizes importance of healthy diet
UK sees alarming 39% rise in type 2 diabetes among under-40s in six years
Independent - 22-May-2024Experts call for urgent action to address this growing health crisis
Toddler born with hearing loss can now hear thanks to new gene therapy trial
The Guardian - 09-May-2024Therapy offers hope for a potential cure for certain types of hearing loss
Women live longer but experience more years of poor health than men
The Guardian - 01-May-2024Study emphasises the need to address women's health issues beyond reproductive concerns
Eat well, move well, live well: Healthy habits add five years to your life
The Guardian - 30-Apr-2024Lifestyle choices reduces genetic risk of early death by 62%
The more you rely on energy drinks, the higher the risk of insomnia
The Guardian - 22-Jan-2024Both men and women had trouble sleeping the more they drank them
A novel blood test utilizes protein analysis for early detection of 18 cancers
The Guardian - 09-Jan-2024Test reported high sensitivity and specificity, better than other similar assays
A miniature 3D-printed device replicates human bodies on a chip
The Guardian - 27-Dec-2023This not only eliminates animal testing but also promises faster drug access
Artificial pancreas to benefit type 1 diabetes patients in the UK
The Guardian - 07-Nov-2023Cutting-edge technology to manage blood sugar and enhance well-being
People will live shorter lives due to the rising cost of living in the UK
The Guardian - 25-Sep-2023The poorest will face the hardest hit, with deaths rising four times faster
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Salt-free diet: the simple way to reduce your risk of heart disease
The Guardian - 27-Aug-2023Simply not adding salt to EVERY meal can have the biggest effect
Ultra-processed food: A recipe for major cardiovascular events
The Guardian - 27-Aug-2023UK government discourages consumption due to high heart disease and stroke risk
England's chief medical officer says vehicle tyre pollution is now a major health risk
The Guardian - 05-Jul-2023Heavier electric vehicles raise concerns from increased tyre wear pollution despite resolving exhaust emissions
New study finds vitamin D may reduce risk of heart attacks in older people
The Guardian - 28-Jun-2023One vitamin D supplement a month slashed risk of major cardiovascular events by 9%
AI model shows promise in speeding up cancer detection and diagnosis
The Guardian - 30-Apr-2023Potential to fast-track patients to treatment and streamline CT scan analysis
iKnife can diagnose endometrial cancer within seconds, paves way for new diagnostic pathways
The Guardian - 03-Jan-2023Getting diagnosis within seconds could enable women confirmed to have cancer start treatment sooner
AI tool could let someone know in 60 seconds or less their level of risk of cardiovascular disease
The Guardian - 04-Oct-2022AI-enabled imaging of the retina’s veins and arteries can specify the risk, results from big study
More the artificial sweetener consumption, higher the risk of cardiovascular disease
The Guardian - 07-Sep-2022Direct association between higher consumption of artificial sweetener and heart disease
Death in men due to melanoma comparatively double, compared to women
The Guardian - 15-Jul-2022High death rates in men due to skin cancer point out the need of sun safety
Daily glass of beetroot juice (inorganic nitrate) could interrupt harmful inflammation
The Guardian - 09-Jun-2022Nitric oxide is a potential anti-inflammatory compound for heart patients
Height may be an unrecognised non-modifiable risk factor for several health issues
The Guardian - 02-Jun-2022Largest height study ever: being tall increases risk of peripheral neuropathy, lowers heart risk
Study shows link between obesity and womb cancer in women
The Guardian - 19-Apr-2022Genetic analysis could show how being obese could increase the risk of endometrial cancer
Poor women in England are dying younger, reveals a life expectancy report
The Guardian - 17-Apr-2022Female life expectancy in poorest areas was 7.7 years lower than richest areas of England
A breakthrough genetic test in the UK offers personalised treatments for incurable cancers
The Guardian - 31-Jan-2022Identifying faulty genes and matching cancer patients to potential experimential therapies
Dark chocolate, coffee and wine can keep your heart healthy
Guardian - 19-Nov-2021A leading cardiologist, Thomas Lüscher, explains moderation is the key
