When it comes to maintaining a youthful, vibrant complexion, adopting excellent skin care practices is a must. However, it’s also possible to boost your skin from within by staying hydrated and enjoying a healthy diet. Drinking plenty of water, especially if you add two skin-boosting ingredients, can make a bigContinue Reading
A diabetes drug which costs just 35p per pill could help prevent an aggressive form of blood cancer, according to University of Cambridge researchers. Scientists have found that metformin helps prevent acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a deadly blood cancer that kills about four out of five patients within five yearsContinue Reading
Labour’s new plan to slash NHS waiting lists has been branded a “gimmick” by Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden, claiming that GPs are “crying out for support” from the Government. GPs in England will receive a £20 payment each time they avoid referring a patient directly to hospital under aContinue Reading
Colorectal cancer diagnoses are rising alarmingly among younger adults, prompting urgent calls for increased awareness of lifestyle risk factors. While many recognise the dangers of obesity, smoking and alcohol, processed meat consumption remains an underappreciated contributor to this disease. Healthcare providers are being urged to educate patients of all agesContinue Reading
British holidaymakers are being warned not to bring cheese and meat products back from EU countries under a temporary ban introduced by the UK government. The restrictions, which came into effect on Saturday, aim to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease amid a growing outbreak on the continent. The banContinue Reading
Researchers in China will be given access to NHS medical records from 500,000 patients, with fears growing that the data could be misused. UK Biobank, a research hub, is currently preparing anonymised records to be transferred to Beijing. The facility makes its information available to universities, scientific institutes and privateContinue Reading
Northern Scotland has one of the highest rates of Huntington’s disease in the world, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen. The region’s prevalence rate stands at 14.5 per 100,000 people, more than five times the estimated worldwide rate of 2.71 per 100,000. For the first time inContinue Reading
A doctor has discussed the best foods to eat if trying to extend your lifespan, according to new research. Foods were ranked on how often they are consumed in areas where people routinely live past 100 years old. The list was dominated by plant-based foods and vegetable broth came upContinue Reading
Eating more bananas could be more effective at lowering blood pressure than simply reducing salt intake, a new study has revealed. Research published in the American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology, suggests that increasing dietary potassium is key to managing hypertension. Nearly a third of adults worldwide suffer from high bloodContinue Reading
Motorists are being urged to inform the DVLA about any medical conditions which could impact their ability to drive safely. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has recently updated a number of PDF forms for motorists who need to report their medical conditions. Britons must tell the DVLA ifContinue Reading
