About 2% of adults worldwide suffer from a condition called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (Nash), an advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This occurs when fat builds up in the liver, causing inflammation and scarring. Without treatment it can eventually lead to liver cirrhosis—and it can also increase the risk of other serious health conditions, such […]
One incredibly “efficient” man posted on the “Am I The A—hole” subreddit on Sunday in a post that should not have taken more than 10 minutes to write. Since the average person can write 40 words per minute, and he wrote 400 words, the only acceptable time would be 10 minutes, right? Any longer and […]
It’s estimated that around 25% of patients who have a cardiac arrest and receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in a normal hospital setting will survive. Those odds shoot up to 50% for patients who receive CPR during or in the immediate period following surgery, where they are closely monitored by specialists who know their medical history […]
Gaining access to Brief Admission by self-referral reduced the need for emergency care in adolescents with severe self-harm. The method has previously been introduced for adults, and a study led by researchers from Lund University has now explored whether the method could also be used for children and young people. The results are published in […]
World’s biggest drinkers REVEALED: Eastern Europe dominates global alcohol consumption table… but can you guess where the US and UK rank? Data from the CIA ranked alcohol consumption in 189 nations The UK cracked the top 25, while the US ranked 35 out of 189 READ MORE: Drinking ANY amount of alcohol may raise risk […]
Sleep expert shares top tips on how to set up bedroom to get the best night's sleep Getting a good night’s sleep can be a problem for many people, with around one in three thought to experience issues with sleep at least once in their lives. While there are a myriad of factors that can […]
COVID-19 jab refusers should pay for treatment says Parry Covid jab victims denied compensation because they’re not deemed “60 percent disabled” are more likely to appeal – and cost the Government millions more. That’s the warning from lawyers, who argue the system is “incentivising litigation”, leading to higher legal bills. Claimants to the Vaccine Damage […]
Dr Ali Foxon was a new mum to her 10-month-old son, Ben, when she decided to take a career break to spend more time with her baby. A terrible sleeper, she found that the only way to get Ben off to sleep would be to take him outside. ‘I spent a lot of time on […]
Summer calls for three things: fresh fruit, sparkling beverages, and light beer. Even better when you can combine the three for one refreshing summer cocktail — and Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis has done just that. It’s called the Blood Orange Shandy, and we’re already counting the down the minutes ’til happy hour to make […]
Dr Chris Steele shares diet tips on reducing blood pressure Nutritionist Jane McClenaghan, based at Vital Nutrition, shared how a specific type of fat – found in various foods – could improve cardiovascular health. “Omega-3 fats can help support a healthy cardiovascular system and may reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke,” said McClenaghan. […]
