Key points Women are three times more likely to suffer migraine than men. A tension headache is the most common form of “primary” headache.  Lack of sleep is a major cause of tension headaches in adults. Other causes include poor posture, heavy lifting, or even a badly fitting bra. Migraine is a recognised disease affecting up to one in four […]

An analysis that was the basis of a highly criticized recommendation from Florida’s surgeon general cautioning young men against getting the COVID-19 vaccine omitted information that showed catching the virus could increase the risk of a cardiac-related death much more than getting the mRNA shot, according to drafts of the analysis obtained by the Tampa Bay Times. The nonbinding recommendation […]

Can’t see a GP? Try A&E where they’ll be on up to £200 an hour to cover for striking junior doctors Up to 47,600 junior doctors plan to walk out for four days from 7am on Tuesday  Some hospital trusts offering to pay each GP up to £2,400 for one 12-hour shift  GPs are being offered up to £200 per […]

Dr Chris discusses CT scans detecting lung cancer At the age of 83, Paul Newman – the Oscar award-winning star – died from lung cancer. The informative charity, Cancer Research UK says that up to 79 percent of lung cancer cases are “preventable”. People who smoke are putting themselves at the greatest risk of developing deadly tumours. “Smoking tobacco is […]

Le Feuvre pointed out that fizzy and soda water is “actually very acidic”. She elaborated: “The carbonation process creates a lot of acidity in the water, which can be just as damaging to the teeth as drinking a fizzy drink, like cola.” Le Feuvre suggests opting for San Pellegrino fizzy water, if you’re still inclined to do so, which is […]

When celebrities like Kaley Cuoco reveal their baby’s face and name right after their born, it feels a little strange. That’s because we are so used to the new trend of celebrities waiting to share every little detail about their new addition. It’s so common, Keke Palmer even made a joke about it in her own baby announcement when her firstborn […]

Alpha-gal syndrome is an increasingly common cause of gastrointestinal issues that remains underrecognized by the medical community, according to an American Gastroenterological Association clinical practice update. Although the allergic response is best known for a combination of anaphylaxis, skin changes, and gastrointestinal symptoms that occurs within hours of consuming mammalian-derived food products, health care providers should know that many patients experience […]

When a federal judge in Texas declared unconstitutional a popular part of the Affordable Care Act that ensures no-cost preventive care for certain services, such as screening exams for conditions such as diabetes, hepatitis, and certain cancers, it left a lot of people with a lot of questions. On the face of it, the March 30 decision could affect ACA […]

One in three vapers fear a ban on flavoured devices and liquids will lead them back to cigarettes – which could see close to 1.5 million former smokers returning to their habit. This comes as Ministers are considering putting a stop to the sale of fruit- and sweet-flavoured vapes such as Elf Bars, which are hugely popular among children. But […]

A new study has found a link between alcohol use by men and the high rate of Intimate Partner violence in Papua New Guinea (PNG). James Cook University Ph.D. candidate Abdul-Aziz Seidu was part of a team of researchers who examined data from the 2016–2018 Papua New Guinea Demographic and Health Survey. He said the researchers were looking for a […]