When applied at a larger scale, such an approach could translate into tens of thousands of new diagnoses, researchers believe. Conditions such as coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation and heart failure affect millions of people worldwide, causing a large number of deaths and increasing healthcare costs. Treatments are available that can prevent stroke or acute […]
The truth about ultra-processed foods: Latest study shows cereals, sliced bread and low-fat yoghurts damage health – but science suggests it’s not that clear cut Chinese study found heart attack risk rose 24% for ultra-processed foods eaters READ MORE: The UK faces a ‘tidal wave of harm’ from ultra-processed food A ‘tidal wave of harm’ […]
In a recent study posted to the preprint* server Research Square while under review for publication in BMC Medical Genomics, researchers investigate the potential causal relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the risk of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) during regular menstrual cycles. Study: A causal association between gastroesophageal reflux disease and risk of heavy menstrual bleeding […]
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Decades of research have shown that fibre-rich diets offer a range of health benefits, including healthier guts, longer lives and reduced risks of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. Yet time and […]
I am at my best friend’s hen do, or rather I’m not. Leaving the hens steaming in Harrogate’s Turkish Baths, I run into a hospital walk-in centre and slam a bottle of bloody urine down on the counter. Taking it upon myself to do this DIY sample is something I’ve done before, and it shocks […]
Dr Anisha discusses Bowel Cancer symptoms Without a cure in sight, the greatest weapon in the fight against bowel cancer is early detection. However, prevention is always a better option than treatment. Cancer Research UK reports that a staggering 54 percent of bowel cancer cases in the UK are preventable. One of the most effective […]
When added to guideline-directed therapies for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), a traditional Chinese medicine called qiliqiangxin reduced the composite endpoint of cardiovascular death and heart failure hospitalization by more than 20%, results of a large placebo-controlled trial show. “The risk reductions in both cardiovascular death and heart failure hospitalization were substantial, clinically […]
Do YOU wash your makeup brushes? Grim images show build-up of dirt, grime and grease on unwashed beauty tools One in six Brits admitted that they have never washed their makeup tools 45 per cent revealed that they have never washed their foundation brush Dermatologist have long warned that it is vital to wash makeup […]
Dr Amir talks about the best sleep positions for health Some people may find they can get a better night’s sleep when wearing a pair of socks to bed, but do the health risks outweigh the benefits? Pharmacist Abbas Kanani at Chemist Click cited research which found bed socks utilised in a cool environment can […]
We have always wondered how a celebrity can go from undesirably fat to drop dead gorgeously slim just for a movie. Their ability to simply lose or gain the weight when they need to is quite remarkable. It seems they can just lose all the weight whenever the heck they want. More recently is the […]
