Factors outside of your control such as age, gender, ethnicity and genetics, can all influence a person’s lifespan. However, there are also several factors we can control to influence our longevity. According to a 91-year-old man who is “beating old age”, developing healthy lifestyle habits is crucial. For example, heContinue Reading
Africa’s health agency has announced nine people have died in an outbreak of an eye-bleeding disease. It comes after the World Health Organisation announced there were eight suspected deaths earlier this month, which had warned that “more cases” were likely to be identified. Since the country confirmed the outbreak, tenContinue Reading
There is no way to guarantee longevity, but some lifestyle habits can increase your chances of a longer and healthier life. Speaking exclusively to GB News, a doctor explained the “straightforward” points to consider. Longevity ultimately comes down to diet, exercise, and physical connections, according to Dr Desiree Granados, MD,Continue Reading
Many Britons know the feeling of tossing and turning at night, but there are some ways to reduce the chances of a restless night. Expert physiotherapist Amardeep Manku from Sol Physio has shared five essential tips to help improve sleep quality that can also reduce joint pain, including a quickContinue Reading
Popular weight loss injections including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro could increase the risk of thyroid cancer within the first year of use, concerning new research has suggested. The drugs, which have helped millions of people shed up to a fifth of their body weight, have been found to open patientsContinue Reading
A breakthrough study has found that thousands of women with early-stage cervical cancer could reduce their risk of developing the disease by taking an HPV vaccine. Dutch researchers discovered the jab could prevent cancer developing in women with high-risk pre-cancerous cells. The promising trial showed that in more than halfContinue Reading
Managing blood sugar levels is often associated with diabetes, but it also plays a key role in controlling other health factors, such as weight gain. However, with sugar now so widespread in food, avoiding drastic blood sugar spikes has become a real challenge. Dietitian Dr Charmaine Dominguez has built aContinue Reading
A disturbing X-ray image shared by an emergency room doctor has revealed thousands of calcified tapeworm cysts throughout a patient’s pelvis and legs. Dr Sam Ghali, Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida, posted what he called “one of the most insane X-rays I’ve ever seen” onContinue Reading
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
