Alcohol Linked to Increased Risk for 20 Conditions
Share on Pinterest Research shows that any amount of drinking can increase your health risks. Image Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images A recent study found an association between alcohol consumption and 20 different health outcomes. The findings show that any amount of alcohol may increase the risk for various cancers. The researchers noted that the
John Browett appointed chair of Online NHS Trust
News The chair of the NHS’s groundbreaking new online hospital trust has been named as business leader and former supermarket chief executive John Browett. NHS Online, which will provide virtual specialist care for patients through the NHS App and video consultations, has now been formally established as the Online NHS Trust. John is a former
Two Hours of Strength Training Weekly May Extend Your Life
Share on Pinterest Researchers say that 90–120 minutes of strength training per week can help reduce the risk of early death. Image Credit: People Images/Getty Images A new study found that 90–120 minutes of strength training each week could help promote longevity. Around 1.5 to 2 hours of weekly strength training lowered the risk of
NHS and Morrisons add cancer warnings to shower products
Shoppers are being urged to look out for lumps, swelling, skin changes and unexplained bruising as Morrisons teams up with the NHS to put cancer advice on its own-brand bath and shower products. The range of nine new shower and bath products will carry messages including “Be body aware” and “Know the signs of cancer”
New Drug Dramatically Improves Pancreatic Cancer Survival
Share on Pinterest An experimental new pill, daraxonrasib, significantly improved survival rates of participants with pancreatic cancer. Israel Sebastian/Getty Images A new medication performed remarkably well in a phase 3 clinical trial for treating pancreatic cancer. The drug daraxonrasib reduced the risk of death by nearly half, as well as shrank tumors in people who
NHS and Morrisons put cancer reminders on shower products
Shoppers are being urged to look out for lumps, swelling, skin changes and unexplained bruising as Morrisons teams up with the NHS to put cancer advice on its own-brand bath and shower products. The range of nine new shower and bath products will carry messages including “Be body aware” and “Know the signs of cancer”
Why Mosquitoes Favor Some People — and What DEET Does
Share on Pinterest Some people are more prone to mosquito bites than others, and scientists may have figured out why. Jaromir/Getty Images Researchers have identified several reasons why mosquitoes are more attracted to some people than others. The scent you give off through carbon dioxide and through your skin can make you more prone to
NHS and Morrisons Add Cancer Warnings to Shower Products
Shoppers are being urged to look out for lumps, swelling, skin changes and unexplained bruising as Morrisons teams up with the NHS to put cancer advice on its own-brand bath and shower products. The range of nine new shower and bath products will carry messages including “Be body aware” and “Know the signs of cancer”
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More: Beer, Scent, DEET
Share on Pinterest Some people are more prone to mosquito bites than others, and scientists may have figured out why. Jaromir/Getty Images Researchers have identified several reasons why mosquitoes are more attracted to some people than others. The scent you give off through carbon dioxide and through your skin can make you more prone to
NHS and Morrisons add cancer warnings to shower products
Shoppers are being urged to look out for lumps, swelling, skin changes and unexplained bruising as Morrisons teams up with the NHS to put cancer advice on its own-brand bath and shower products. The range of nine new shower and bath products will carry messages including “Be body aware” and “Know the signs of cancer”