A team of researchers from University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM), Keele University, and Loughborough University have developed a ground breaking blood test to detect lung cancer. “In a new study, the ‘Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) microspectroscopy’ technique has been shown to identify a single cancer cell in a blood sample,” the Loughborough…
Antidepressants are designed to fight depression and anxiety; their physical side effects can be quite different depending on the kind of drug. Large recent studies have shown that medications can have profound effects on weight, blood pressure, heart rate, and metabolism in strikingly different ways. Some of these drugs may contribute to weight gain, while…
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD. Source link
Eggs are one of those things we trust by default. They sit in the fridge for days, sometimes weeks, and we rarely question them. You grab one, crack it open, and expect it to behave. Most of the time it does. But every once in a while, something feels off. A strange smell. A runny…
Managing mealtime glucose can feel unpredictable and stressful. Rapid rises, delayed dips, and daily routines all influence insulin needs. NovoRapid Vial is one option used in care plans to address post-meal spikes while supporting flexible schedules. For people exploring rapid-acting strategies, you can find practical background and details on this rapid-acting insulin vial within wider…
Known largely as the sunshine Vitamin, Vitamin D does more than just ‘build bones’. Studies conducted over decades demonstrate that Vitamin D functions as a hormone, which controls cell behavior regarding sugar metabolism, fat processing, inflammation response and blood pressure regulation, beyond its traditional role in calcium absorption and bone strength maintenance. Research now shows…
Osteoporosis is a chronic skeletal disorder that, for the most part, goes unnoticed for many years until a fracture occurs due to a slight fall or a simple movement. Globally, life expectancy is increasing, and people’s lifestyles are becoming more and more sedentary; therefore, osteoporosis is no longer regarded as a natural ageing process but…
Dominic Hughes and Catherine SnowdonBBC News Getty Images People needing urgent dental treatment and patients requiring complex care will be prioritised under Government plans to improve access to NHS dentists in England. The British Dental Association says the reforms are the biggest changes to what it describes as a “failed contract” since it was introduced…
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become a large share of the modern diet, especially in the United States, where they make up more than half of the daily calorie intake. These ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat products comprise packaged snacks, sugary drinks, instant meals, and a great number of fast foods. Usually, they are made by industrial methods…
Getty Images A five-day strike by resident doctors in England will start as planned on Wednesday 17 December, after they rejected the latest offer from the government. The British Medical Association (BMA) said 83% of its members had voted to continue with the walkout after ministers said they would not increase doctors’ pay. It will…