Heart attacks are among the leading causes of death in the UK, partly due to their strong links with prevalent health conditions. While medical advances have introduced various interventions to reduce risk, maintaining a health lifestyle remains one of the most effective forms of protection. Cardiologists have long issued theContinue Reading
Vitamin deficiencies are notoriously inconspicuous conditions, yet they have the potential to cause significant harm when left unchecked. The rise in vitamin B12 deficiency cases reflects the growing popularity of vegetarianism across the nation, alongside medical conditions such as pernicious anaemia. According to the NHS, pernicious anaemia, an autoimmune conditionContinue Reading
Chronically high blood sugar levels can pave the way for grave health complications like diabetes and nerve damage. But a Stanford-trained physician has revealed a surprisingly simple solution that takes just five minutes to implement. Dr Shad Marvasti, MD, took to TikTok to share his expert advice on managing bloodContinue Reading
There are many different approaches individuals can take when wanting to add years to their lives, ranging from exercising more to taking supplements but one of the most important things people need to focus on is gut health. This is according to pharmacist, Sonia Khan, who spoke exclusively to GBContinue Reading
Mandatory biosecurity measures have come into force across all of England and Scotland after an increased number of bird flu cases in wild and captive birds. The Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer from Scotland and the Chief Veterinary Officer from England have both declared that a national Avian Influenza Prevention ZoneContinue Reading
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and several general risk factors can influence a person’s likelihood of being diagnosed with the disease. These include uncontrollable factors such as age and family history, as well as factors within our control such as diet, smoking status, sun exposureContinue Reading
The functioning of memory is an important indicator of dementia when it is first diagnosed and as patients learn to live with it. Part of the initial diagnosis process involves asking patients if they can remember various facts. Things like their date of birth, for example, or what the dateContinue Reading
Sleep often eludes us when we need it most, but a few simple hacks can help promote faster and more restful slumber. A military technique developed during World War II promises to help people fall asleep within just two minutes, even in stressful situations. The method, which gained prominence throughContinue Reading
A woman has said she feels like “superwoman” after becoming the longest-surviving patient to receive a pig organ transplant. Towana Looney, from Alabama, USA received the kidney in November after waiting for almost eight years on the organ transplant list. She donated a kidney to her mother in 1999 butContinue Reading
Without realising it, many of us in our daily diets are consuming foods that are speeding up the ageing process. Whether that be eating pasta or bagels, these are all causing people to age quickly. A YouTuber has taken to the platform to inform individuals about the dangers of theseContinue Reading
