The government has pledged to improve care for women who lose babies during pregnancy. Ministers have announced a raft of new measures designed to support women who lose babies during pregnancy as part of new guidelines to enhance women’s healthcare. The guidance will be implemented following an independent review of care for pregnant women in […]
Scientists have suggested that taurine, a nutrient found in meat and fish, could boost health and prolong life expectancy. Researchers based at Columbia University, New York discovered that taurine contributed to physical health benefits, better brain function and increased life expectancy when given to middle-aged animals. During trials, mice aged 14 months responded positively to […]
New national concussion guidelines are set to be introduced across grassroots sport. Under the new guidance, which will be applied across the UK, anyone who has suspected concussion will be advised to stop playing immediately and avoid exercise for at least 24 hours. Individuals should also take a 21-day break from competitive sport and contact […]
A small trial has suggested that short ‘activity snacks’ could be beneficial for those who suffer from type 1 diabetes. Researchers found that taking short, 3-minute breaks to walk around every 30 minutes helped to reduce blood sugar levels in those with type 1 diabetes. These brief breaks are known as activity snacks. Type 1 […]
Health bosses have suggested that a new wave of strikes could lead to the cancellation of up to 250,000 appointments. The NHS Confederation has warned that the strikes, which involve junior doctors and begin on Tuesday 11th April, will cause widespread disruption to patients. The strikes will last for four days. Dr Layla McCay, director […]
A safety review into an ingredient commonly found in nasal decongestant products has been launched. Experts are investigating products that contain pseudoephedrine over concerns about an increased risk of side effects that affect the blood vessels that supply the brain, including spasms, which restrict blood flow. There is a very low risk, according to regulators, […]
Boots is to stock a controversial weight loss injection made popular by celebrities. The high street chemist will sell Wegovy, a weight loss drug, which has hit the headlines due to its celebrity following, which includes billionaire Elon Musk. The injection will be available on prescription, with Boots offering the full prescribing and dispensary service. […]
Government ministers have confirmed plans to regulate a chemical found in diet pills known as DNP. Under new legislation, which was passed on Monday January 30th, DNP will be reclassified as a poison. The legislation will come into force on the 1st of October 2023. DNP is a highly toxic industrial chemical, which is found […]
Experts based in the UK are using technology utilised in films like Avatar to research diseases that impact human movement. Researchers are using motion capture technology similar to innovations used in Avatar to bring characters to life to monitor symptoms and track conditions that restrict movement. The innovative technology uses AI (artificial intelligence) to gather […]
New guidance from NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) recommends statins for millions more patients in England. The new guidelines from NICE mean that up to 15 million more people in England could be advised to take statins. Statins are drugs, which lower cholesterol, decreasing the risk of heart attacks and stroke. […]