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Two Cigarettes a Day Raise Heart Risk Over 50%

Share on Pinterest Even occasional smoking can significantly raise heart disease risk. Mal de Ojo Studio/Stocksy Researchers say that smoking as few as two cigarettes a day can significantly increase a person’s risk of heart disease. Experts say there is no safe level of smoking, and the best preventive strategy is to never start the

Federal Hemp THC Ban Could Limit CBD Access

Share on Pinterest Advocates for the cannabis and hemp industries say regulation is preferable to an outright ban. Image credit: Robert Alexander/Getty Images A provision in the recent federal spending bill would ban a wide range of hemp-derived cannabinoid products starting in November 2026. The proposal closes the hemp “loophole,” stemming from the 2018 Farm

Incorrect Penicillin Allergy Recorded as Penicillamine: Safety Alert

News A joint National Patient Safety Alert has been issued by the NHS England National Patient Safety team, in collaboration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Royal College of Physicians and Royal College of General Practitioners, about the risk of harm from inadvertently recording patients’ penicillin allergies as penicillamine allergies in electronic prescribing and medicines administration

Catch a Bargain, Not a Bug: NHS High-Street Jabs

NHS teams across the country are ramping up their winter flu vaccine offer in the lead up to Christmas – hitting the high street and local shopping centres in a bid to bring the vaccine closer to patients across the Black Friday sales. The country-wide vaccination drive kicks off this weekend with those eligible for

No Evidence Linking Vaccine Aluminum to Peanut Allergies

Share on Pinterest Experts say there is no credible scientific evidence that aluminum in vaccines causes peanut or other food allergies. heather diehl/Getty Images HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. says aluminum in vaccines may be a factor in a child developing a peanut allergy. Experts say Kennedy’s comments are not based on credible scientific evidence.

No Evidence Linking Vaccine Aluminum to Peanut Allergies

Share on Pinterest Experts say there is no credible scientific evidence that aluminum in vaccines causes peanut or other food allergies. heather diehl/Getty Images HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. says aluminum in vaccines may be a factor in a child developing a peanut allergy. Experts say Kennedy’s comments are not based on credible scientific evidence.

NHS urges public to use services as normal

News The NHS is reminding the public to come forward for lifesaving and planned care as normal during the last day of strike action. This period of industrial action by resident doctors began at 7am on Friday 14 November and will continue until 7am tomorrow (Wednesday 19 November). Patients should attend any planned appointments unless

Why Sleeping in Total Darkness Protects Your Heart

Share on Pinterest Sleeping in total darkness may help lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. d3sign/Getty Images A recent study reports that exposure to light during sleep is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. During sleep, ambient light contributes to brain stress that can cause arterial inflammation, which may lead to a heart

Sleeping in Complete Darkness Protects Your Heart

Share on Pinterest Sleeping in total darkness may help lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. d3sign/Getty Images A recent study reports that exposure to light during sleep is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. During sleep, ambient light contributes to brain stress that can cause arterial inflammation, which may lead to a heart

Plant-Based vs. Low-Carb: Which Prevents Diabetes Best

Share on Pinterest Most Americans would try a plant-based diet to prevent diabetes, a recent poll shows. Image credit: Maria Korneeva/Getty Images New research says people are willing to make dietary changes to help with diabetes. However, they don’t always understand which type of diet is best for diabetes. Research indicates that a plant-based diet
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