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
When people think about boosting defences against osteoporosis two of the major components that spring to mind are vitamin D and C. While the vitamins are well-known for preventing osteoporosis, board-certified lifestyle and family medicine physician Dr Laurie Marbas emphasised that protein plays an equally important role in bone health.Continue Reading
Short days, chilly weather, the end of the holiday season and the prospect of Christmas credit card bills to pay It can all add up to an explosive cocktail called the ‘January blues’. Defined by feelings of sadness, low mood, lethargy, and lack of motivation the January blues affect aContinue Reading
A “silent pandemic” of B vitamin deficiency is affecting up to half of all UK adults, potentially increasing their risk of dementia, depression and other serious health conditions, experts have warned. Dr Harry Jarrett – head of science and research at supplement brand Heights – explained that these vital nutrientsContinue Reading
Cases of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have surged across the UK, with the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency showing a positivity rate of 4.9 per cent. The respiratory virus is particularly affecting the elderly population, with those aged 80 years and over experiencing the highest positivity rate atContinue Reading
Sir Keir Starmer should follow the lead of Donald Trump and leave the World Health Organisation (WHO), one of the agency’s former advisers has claimed. The guidance has come as Labour has ramped up its funding for the organisation in November, investing up to £310million in core funds to supportContinue Reading
A person’s lifespan is dependent on factors such as age, gender and race. Lifestyle factors including smoking status, diet and activity levels are also influential. An 88-year-old woman who is looking and feeling fabulous as she approaches her 90s shared her three secrets to “growing old nicely”. She revealed thatContinue Reading
A human case of bird flu has been confirmed in England for this first time this season. The UK Health Security Agency said a person in the West Midlands region caught bird flu on a farm where “they had close and prolonged contact with a large number of infected birds”.Continue Reading
Knowing what to eat to lower your blood sugar levels can be a particularly challenging task, especially at breakfast when insulin levels tend to be slightly higher. A doctor has taken to YouTube to share a breakfast he recommended to individuals seeking to reduce their blood glucose. Dr James O’DonovanContinue Reading
