NHS App Now Shows Hospital Referrals and Appointments

News Hospital patients at every NHS trust across England can now check their referrals and appointments through the NHS App, making it easier for millions of people to manage their care in one place. Around two-thirds (64%) of all hospital appointments are currently visible through the app, with many patients also able to reschedule or cancel appointments – helping to cut the number of

How Coffee — Even Decaf — May Reduce Stress via the Gut

Share on Pinterest Coffee, even without caffeine, can reduce stress, improve learning, and boost mood by influencing your gut-brain axis. Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images New research suggests both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee can improve mood and reduce stress by influencing the gut–brain axis. Coffee may alter the gut microbiome, increasing bacteria linked to digestion, immunity, and

Tirzepatide May Cause Greater Lean Mass Loss Than Semaglutide

Share on Pinterest Research shows that Ozempic may preserve lean body mass better than Mounjaro. Image Credit: Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images A recent study found that semaglutide medications, such as Ozempic, may better preserve lean body mass than tirzepatide medications, such as Mounjaro. This may be due in part to tirzepatide leading to more significant weight

Fill Your Cup: Allyson Felix on Rest, Recovery, and Leave

Track and field star Allyson Felix shares rest and recovery tips and explains why motherhood inspired her to advocate for paid leave. Share on Pinterest Allyson Felix, mom of two and the most decorated track and field athlete in U.S. history, understands the importance of rest and recovery. Photography courtesy of Allyson Felix When it

Fructose in Ultra-Processed Foods Fuels Metabolic Risk

Share on Pinterest Research shows that fructose, especially in ultra-processed foods, may increase the risk of metabolic diseases. Image Credit: Ivan Solis/Stocksy A recent study has shown that fructose plays a role in driving disease. The research shows that the effects fructose can have on the body may be associated with metabolic syndrome. Understanding the

Federal Rescheduling Eases Rules for State Medical Cannabis

Share on Pinterest Flowers, also known as buds, grow at the top of a mature marijuana plant on a farm owned and operated by Qualla Enterprises, LLC in Cherokee, NC. Image credit: Charlotte Observer/Getty Images An executive order signed by the Trump administration reclassifies medical cannabis as a less dangerous drug. Although this does not

NHS introduces clinical standards to reduce maternal deaths

Every maternity service in England will need to meet new clinical standards, set out by the NHS, to significantly reduce the number of women who die each year during or after pregnancy.    All pregnant women will be offered an early risk assessment for venous thromboembolism – blood clots that form in deep veins and are

FDA: Xanax XR Lot Recalled Over Dissolution Failures

Share on Pinterest The FDA issued a nationwide recall of Xanax XR for failing to meet dissolution specifications. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The FDA has issued a report regarding the voluntary recall of a single lot of Xanax XR. Viatris has recalled 3-milligram tablets in 60-tablet bottles with the lot number 8177156. The

Aspirin Not Recommended to Prevent Colorectal Cancer

Share on Pinterest A new study demonstrates limited protective benefits for daily aspirin use and colorectal cancer risk. Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images Research suggests that daily low dose aspirin doesn’t appear to reduce a person’s risk of colorectal cancer. Frequent aspirin use may increase a person’s risk of bleeding in and around the brain. Experts say

Avocado and Mango May Lower Blood Pressure in Prediabetes

Share on Pinterest A recent study suggests a daily avocado-mango combo may offer heart health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure. Nadine Greeff/Stocksy Eating one avocado and 1 cup of mango daily may improve blood vessel function in as little as 8 weeks, according to new research. The avocado-mango combo was linked to better flow-mediated
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