Friday, April 28, 2017

Cancer Drugs Fund 'was not fit for purpose'

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The Cancer Drugs Fund for England did not benefit patients and was not a good use of public money, a report has concluded



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Diabetes and obesity linked to brain changes

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Overweight and obese people with type 2 diabetes may have a higher risk of progressive brain problems such as dementia



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Thursday, April 27, 2017

New glaucoma eye test shows promise

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UK scientists have developed an eye test that could mean fewer people losing their sight because of glaucoma.



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Energy drinks 'have potential to harm the heart'

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Drinking 4 cans of energy drinks causes changes to the body’s function that are more potentially serious than consuming just caffeine instead, according to a small study.



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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Drinking alcohol 'can disrupt heart rhythms'

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Drinking large amounts of alcohol can increase your risk of developing abnormal heart rhythms called cardiac arrhythmias, says a study.



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Experts dispute saturated fats heart health claims

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Claims by a group of heart specialists that saturated fats are not responsible for causing heart disease are being disputed by other heart experts.



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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

10 ways to feel fresh despite frequent diarrhoea

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Don’t worry, you can freshen up after a bout of diarrhoea with minimal fuss. Get tips here.



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Are GPs and patients missing cancer symptoms?

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Thousands of people diagnosed with cancer in hospital as emergency patients had already visited their GP with symptoms, new figures show.



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Exercise 'boosts mental health in the over-50s'

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A study finds that aerobic exercise and resistance work may be the magic combination to boost brain power from late middle age.



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Monday, April 24, 2017

10 social life tips for IBS with diarrhoea

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It can be a bit of a challenge but with some thought and planning you can have a social life despite having IBS with diarrhoea.



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How to talk about your IBS with diarrhoea

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Break the ‘poo taboo’ - get tips on how to talk about your IBS with diarrhoea.



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10 ways to be in control despite frequent diarrhoea

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For some people diarrhoea happens frequently. This can leave you feeling out of control and anxious, but there are steps you can take to help manage it.



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10 great foods you're not eating

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Here are 10 foods not usually thought of as ‘superfoods’ but which will help improve your diet.



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Obesity fuelling rise in kidney cancer cases

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More people are being diagnosed with kidney cancer because of rising obesity levels, experts say



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Friday, April 21, 2017

Hospital sugary drinks ban comes a step closer

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Sugary drinks will be banned from hospitals across England unless shops take voluntary action to cut down on their sales.



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Diet drinks 'associated with dementia and stroke'

A new US study has found having just one diet drink a day is linked with both a higher risk of having a stroke and developing dementia.



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Thursday, April 20, 2017

Diesel car owners await possible scrappage scheme

Owners of some diesel cars in the most heavily polluted towns and cities in the UK may be paid to trade in their vehicles to comply with government air quality regulations.



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10 everyday 'superfoods'

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The trendy so-called ‘superfoods’ come and go but the benefits of these 10 everyday foods are sometimes overlooked.



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Cycling 'cuts heart disease and cancer risk'

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A new study suggests that people who cycle to work have a lower risk of heart disease and cancer than other commuters.



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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Smokers and vapers face new regulations

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Smokers and people using e-cigarettes (electronic cigarettes) face changes in regulations next month.



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Concerns over vaginal mesh implants

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Hundreds of women are reported to be suing the NHS because of severe pain and disability caused by vaginal mesh implants.



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Concerns over vaginal mesh implants

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Hundreds of women are reported to be suing the NHS because of severe pain and disability caused by vaginal mesh implants.



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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Princes speak out on mental health attitudes

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The renowned British ‘stiff upper lip’ should not be used as a barrier to talking about mental health, according to Prince William.



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Mother Nature v infertility treatment

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Getting pregnant can take a little time for some couples. You may have been told to relax and it’ll just happen naturally. But when should you think about infertility treatment?



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Older mums, Pregnancy after 40, older women conceiving

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The number of women getting pregnant in their 40s is rising. But is later really better than never?



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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Dairy-free diets 'risking bone health'

A survey for the National Osteoporosis Society suggests that many young adults are cutting out or reducing dairy in their diet - and that could be a risk to bone health.



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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Breast cancer drug gets Scottish funding

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Scotland’s NHS drug watchdog has approved the breast cancer drug trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla) for routine funding - the first part of the UK to do so.



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Monday, April 10, 2017

Scotland funding anti-HIV drug

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Scotland has become the first part of the UK to fund an HIV prevention drug on the NHS.



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Tips if it's hard to chew or swallow

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Eating can be stressful or painful if you have problems swallowing or chewing. Get tips here.



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When losing weight is a problem

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Losing weight when you’re NOT on a diet can be a problem. These tips may help minimise weight loss.



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Does grey hair increase men's heart risks?

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A medical conference has been told that having grey hair may increase a man’s risk of heart disease.



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Thursday, April 6, 2017

High dose vitamin D 'does not prevent CVD'

Scientists say there’s no evidence that taking a high dose of vitamin D each month cuts the risk of cardiovascular disease



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Scars and skin disease: The face of cinema evil?

The large number of villains in films who have skin conditions is fostering prejudice against people with similar problems, say doctors



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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

The Military Diet

The Military Diet is a restrictive, low calorie diet plan. For 3 days, you eat very specific foods and then for 4 days you follow a general low calorie diet.



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Antibiotics linked to bowel cancer precursor

Taking antibiotics for long periods in early to mid life may increase the risk of developing bowel polyps – a precursor to bowel cancer



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Yeast extract spread linked to healthy brain

It’s the pot of brown yeast extract that you either love or hate, but scientists say Marmite could be good for your brain.



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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Heat 'raises heart attack risk for firefighters'

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Exposure to heat and the physical effort and stress needed to put out fires are responsible for high rates of heart attacks among firefighters, a small study has found.



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Babies cry most in UK, Canada and Italy: Study

Babies in the UK cry more than those in a number of comparable countries, say psychologists.



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Monday, April 3, 2017

Introducing baby to solid foods

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When your baby is ready for their first foods it’s an exciting, if messy, milestone.



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The new low-cholesterol diet: Nuts

Nuts are far more than just a handy, bar snack or salty nibble. Eating nuts may well be good for your heart.



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