New research offers yet another reason why Americans should cut back on their soda consumption: Drinking too many sugary beverages may increase the risk of death from cancer. “Unfortunately, Americans exceed recommended limits on sugar consumption by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, and sugar-sweetened beverages are known risk factors for weight gain, being overweight and obesity,” explained lead study author Marjorie […]
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Among several lifestyle changes that may reduce cardiovascular disease, adopting the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet may have the greatest impact for young and middle-aged adults with stage 1 hypertension, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2022, held Sept. 7-10, 2022, in San Diego. The meeting is the premier scientific exchange […]
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Record number of nurses are quitting NHS: Unions warn thousands of staff are leaving for better-paid pub and restaurant jobs Over 40,000 nurses left the NHS this year, 9% of the total workforce, data shows The cost-of-living-crisis and pay cuts are driving staff to seek better jobs in retail Some hospital bosses are now opening internal food banks as staff skip […]
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Early detection remains key to successfully treating many cancers, and early detection via cell-free DNA (cfDNA) circulating in the bloodstream — the so-called “liquid biopsy” — has become a research focal point. But using this method to detect cancer at its early stages has been challenging due to low tumor concentrations in DNA blood fragments and the genetic diversity of […]
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Research with psychedelic drugs has made a dramatic comeback amid a heady mix of softening societal attitudes, the lure of commercial opportunity, misgivings about the “war on drugs,” and the desire to develop new ways to treat mental health conditions. So you might have read in the media that there’s a new study which shows that ketamine can banish depression, […]
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Booster vaccine chaos begins (again!): Last-minute scramble to find army of volunteers to deliver jabs as pharmacists complain they ‘don’t have enough supply’ on day autumn roll-out kicks off Health chiefs in England ‘urgently’ looking for volunteers to dish out boosters Pharmacists say they don’t have enough doses for the campaign ahead GPs warned training medics on administering the new […]
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Lung cancer: Dr Amir describes the symptoms in February We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info One of these symptoms is an ache or pain while breathing […]
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In the most comprehensive study of its kind, researchers at the University of Oxford and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust found a substantially higher rate of fractures in people with intellectual disability compared with people of the same age and gender without an intellectual disability. The researchers, led by Senior Clinical Researcher Valeria Frighi at the Department of Psychiatry, looked […]
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A global report released today highlights massive global failures in the response to COVID-19. The report, which was convened by The Lancet journal and to which we contributed, highlights widespread global failures of prevention and basic public health. This resulted in an estimated 17.7 million excess deaths due to COVID-19 (including those not reported) to September 15. The report also […]
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The U.S. government will invest $266 million to shore up the community and public health workforce using American Rescue Plan funding. About $225.5 million will go to 83 recipients to support training and apprenticeship for 13,000 new community health workers, CNN reported before Friday’s announcement. These workers specialize in helping people find care and serve as a contact point between […]
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