Tag: Health
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The new statins? Millions of us already take pills that reduce cholesterol and cut our heart attack risk. Now experts say we should be on a drug to target another potential killer in the blood…
[ad_1] Eight million Britons take statins to cut their cholesterol levels and protect them from a heart attack or stroke, and nine million are on drugs to reduce blood pressure. Could many soon be offered more medications to further reduce their risks? That was the suggestion last week at the American College of Cardiology conference…
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Are vehicle headlights too bright? Debate revs up as U.K. plans study – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Are car headlights too bright these days? The U.K. announced in late March that it will commission an independent study into glare from bright car headlights, but it is unclear whether Canada could — or should — do the same. The intention for a study in the U.K. comes after a petition called for…
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From Casualty to Holby City, Scrubs, Call The Midwife and ER, what IS the most realistic TV medical series? We asked the experts…
[ad_1] Whether it’s Casualty, Holby City or Grey’s Anatomy, fast-paced hospital dramas have us on the edge of our seats. But are they accurate, or should they be taken with a large pinch of salt? We asked the experts which of your favourite medical TV series is the most accurate – and averaged their scores…
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Bernie Sanders wants to spend $10BILLION on long Covid ‘moonshot’ operation – but experts say condition is hugely exaggerated
[ad_1] Far-left Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed a massive investment in research into long Covid, a condition that many experts remain unconvinced is the great public health threat people claim. Sanders, from Vermont, hopes to establish a $10 billion long Covid moonshot project to speed up research and create a long Covid patient database for…
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I graduated from North Carolina ‘cancer college’ – at age 35 I’ve lost my best friend to the disease and am now battling stage three colon cancer myself
[ad_1] Just three weeks after her best friend was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, Rebekah Dunston discovered she herself had stage three colon cancer. The pair were in their early thirties and in the prime of their lives — Sarah Glad was 14 weeks pregnant and Mrs Dunston had just got married. They had met while…
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How chia seeds can detox your skin – Times of India
[ad_1] Chia seeds, derived from the Salvia hispanica plant, have gained popularity in recent years as a superfood renowned for their numerous health benefits. Beyond their nutritional value, chia seeds also offer a range of benefits for skin health, including detoxification. Here’s how chia seeds can help detoxify your skin and promote a radiant complexion:Rich…
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Children addicted to tech including smartphones are more at risk of psychosis, study suggests
[ad_1] Researchers also warned against forcing addicted youngsters to go ‘cold turkey’ By Chris Pollard Published: 21:47 BST, 10 April 2024 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 10 April 2024 Children addicted to smartphones, iPads and video games are more likely to suffer psychotic episodes later in life, a study has indicated. Scientists found that smartphone and…
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Why you get chest pain at your time of the month and the reason men get sore nipples: A doctor’s essential guide to everything that can go wrong with breasts – and what to do about it
[ad_1] Boobs. Baps, bosoms, jugs… norks. Coconuts, melons, puppies, the twins, the girls. Waps, tatas, cha-chas, knockers, honkers, bongos, bazookas. Obviously, I’m talking about breasts. There are few organs – bar one or two, erm, obvious examples – that have as many nicknames or are given as much thought or airtime. Much of it relates…
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Are YOU unknowingly eating ‘forever chemicals’? Shock study reveals up to 95% of fruit and vegetables sold in the UK contains toxic substances thought to cause cancer and damage the heart
[ad_1] Strawberries top a list of fruits and vegetables from UK supermarkets found to contain potentially dangerous pesticide toxins. The man-made substances, called PFAS, are known as ‘forever chemicals’ because they may never leave the body once they are consumed. They are linked to serious health issues including cancer, high cholesterol, reduced kidney function, thyroid…