GPs and sports centre join forces
A group of GP practices join up with a sports centre operator to open a new healthcare service.
Category: Health
Microscopic plastic levels far higher in those who suffer strokes, study finds
Patients who suffered strokes, mini-strokes or temporary blindness had levels of “nanoplastic” particles in their necks 51 times higher than healthy subjects, an abstract of
U.S. measles cases spike past 800 in 25 states, with over 600 in Texas afflicting largely children, teens
Texas health officials said Tuesday reported measles cases have now surpassed 600 with most of it affecting children and teenagers in a historic outbreak.
New device gives female patients more dignity
A urinary bottle initially designed for men has been adapted to work for women in hospital.
Wellbeing strategy aims to increase life expectancy
A public consultation on the project by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council will run until 16 May.
What’s the point of the menopause?
Why do women go through the menopause – are there any evolutionary benefits?
Appealing flavors may help make e-cigarettes more addictive, research suggests
Vaping devices flavored with menthol, coffee and watermelon, among others, potentially drive addiction by making the products more appealing and increasing their use. Like cigarettes
Inside Health
James explores the science of a sweet tooth and then gets tips on how to brush like a pro.
‘I didn’t know I was pregnant until I gave birth’
Bryony had no pregnancy symptoms when she went into labour at the beauty salon she worked at.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya: You Work for an Administration That Runs a Vast Censorship Regime to Suppress Scientific Discussion. Most Authoritarian Policy I’ve Seen From an American Government. You Should be Ashamed of Yourself.
Imagine if the fate of Tweets and YouTube vidoes was the sole concern of scientists today. The post Dr. Jay Bhattacharya: You Work for an
New noninvasive method for early diabetes risk detection
The highs and lows of blood glucose aren’t just an energy rollercoaster; they could be a key to detecting diabetes risk early and spare you
Owlstone Medical announces investment of up to $2.3 million USD from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to develop a breath test for Pseudomonas aeruginosa detection in cystic fibrosis patients
Owlstone Medical (“Owlstone”), the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announced that the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Plastic additives found in 85% of foods raise concern for infant health
Researchers assessed plasticizer levels in foods typical of the Spanish diet and found widespread contamination, with infants showing the highest exposure. Certain additives, like DEHP