Article by Dr. Donald Greig I recently read a fascinating report about a large international study that may change the way we treat many women with breast cancer. The headline was striking: A genetic test could allow thousands of women to safely avoid chemotherapy. For decades, chemotherapy has been one of the central pillars of breast cancer treatment. It is powerful, and in many cases lifesaving. But it is also one of the most physically demanding treatments in medicine. Now, new research...

Article by Dr. Donald Greig A recent newspaper article highlighted research suggesting that past nuclear weapons testing may have contributed to millions of premature deaths worldwide. It was a sobering reminder of the long-term biological effects of ionising radiation. Medical radiation is, of course, very different from nuclear fallout. It is controlled, targeted and used with the intention of diagnosis and treatment. Yet the article prompted me to reflect on an important topic in modern...

Article by Dr. Donald Greig This article was inspired by a recent piece by Eleanor Hayward in The Times Health section (see below for her article), which highlighted concerns that up to a third of weight lost on weight-loss injections may come from muscle and bone, not just fat. That headline has understandably raised questions. So what does the clinical evidence actually show — and more importantly, what can we do to protect muscle and bone while losing weight? First: What Are These “Jabs”?...