While adequate shut-eye is vital for the proper functioning of our brains and bodies, sleepless nights are a reality for many Britons. According to a new study, older adults are finding it increasingly difficult to achieve a good night’s rest. The study, published in the journal Family Medicine And CommunityContinue Reading
Dementia symptoms are generally hard to ignore, but they may be preceded by physical changes that aren’t so obvious. According to Medical Director at Detox Dr Michael S. Valdez, physical signs of brain decline may show up in the way we walk and move – sometimes long before an officialContinue Reading
Experts are urgently warning that immediate action is needed to prevent a potential bird flu pandemic and “save lives”. The H5N1 strain has already made the concerning jump from birds to mammals and humans. Scientists fear the virus could mutate further to enable human-to-human transmission, which it currently cannot do.Continue Reading
Arthritis prevention may be more achievable through proper nutrition, a lead specialist told GB News. Double board-certified pain physician Dr Sheetal De Caria recommended dietary choices and vitamin supplementation as the optimal approach to managing the condition. She told GB News: “I always recommend having your vitamin D levels checkedContinue Reading
The NHS is facing turmoil as two of its most senior leaders have abruptly stepped down. Professor Sir Stephen Powis, the most senior doctor in the NHS, announced his departure today, just a week after NHS England Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard resigned following meetings with Health Secretary Wes Streeting. SirContinue Reading
A national supervised toothbrushing campaign has been launched in a bid to “revive” the country’s oral health. The programme – in which children are encouraged to brush their teeth with a fluoride toothpaste – will take place in early years settings, including nurseries and schools. While many welcomed the scheme,Continue Reading
Britons should isolate for two days after a fresh bout of norovirus spreads around the country, England’s top doctor has claimed. Recent NHS data has revealed the virus is continuing to spread across England, with an average of 1,094 patients in hospital with the illness per day last week. TheContinue Reading
Hair can undergo drastic changes in texture and length, but the right lifestyle hacks can restore it to its optimal state. In a recent clip, trichologist Abbey Yung revealed the secret behind her remarkable hair transformation in less than a year, telling viewers: “This hair care tip is so underratedContinue Reading
Scientists have discovered a new part of the immune system which could revolutionise our understanding of how we are protected against infection. In a series of breakthrough experiments detailed in the journal Nature, researchers focussed on a part of the cell which recycles proteins. The researchers found the proteasome –Continue Reading
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have described a “Eureka moment” in discovering how aspirin may prevent cancer from spreading. The groundbreaking research, published in the prestigious journal Nature, revealed that aspirin strengthens the immune system’s ability to identify and eliminate dangerous cancer cells. The study suggests a promising pathContinue Reading
