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Women ‘more likely to be told autoimmune conditions are psychological’

Cambridge University study suggests stark gender divide in misdiagnosis, with women also waiting longer for treatment Women with autoimmune conditions are up to 74% more likely than men to be told their symptoms are psychological or psychosomatic, and face much longer waits for a diagnosis and treatment, a study suggests. Hundreds of millions of people – about one in 10 globally – are affected by autoimmune conditions, which can cause a range of health issues including fatigue, muscle pain and rashes. Continue reading...

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Can I get too much protein? Experts answer your questions on the popular supplement

If you’re wondering whether ‘organic’ really matters or if there’s such a thing as too much protein, this is for you The 10 best (and worst) whey protein powders – tested Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things If our protein powder taste test taught us anything, it’s that these supplements are confusing. While plant and whey powders are both popular, we opted for whey, given its surging prices and popularity (and the former’s higher risk of lead ). Nancy Rodriguez , RD, FACSM and professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Connecticut Jamie Na deau , RDN with over a decade of experience Nyree Dardarian , RDN, LDN and assistant clinical professor at Drexel University Kacie Vavrek , RD at the Ohio State University’s Wexner medical ce

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Steve Jones obituary

My friend Steve Jones, who has died aged 77, had a working life devoted to humanitarian causes, with a particular focus on Bangladesh and India. In retirement he then dedicated a sizeable portion of his time to charity work, helping people with the lung disease pulmonary fibrosis get the help and treatment they needed. Steve was born in London to John and Lettie, who were both teachers and shared the surname Jones. After secondary school in Crawley, West Sussex, he studied geography at Bristol University, worked for a short time as an economist for a company that became part of British Airways and then embarked on further studies at Cambridge University, where he gained a certificate in anthropology and began a PhD. Continue reading...

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