Government rejects ban on kitchen stones that cause fatal lung diseases in workers
by The government has rejected calls to ban the use of stone in kitchen renovations after doctors confirmed it is linked to a deadly lung disease. …
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Neurologist with Alzheimer’s discovers signs on face
A neurologist has discovered the first telltale sign he noticed on the face in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Daniel Gibbs, 73, was diagnosed …
Patients severely ill with flu or Covid may have high levels of an important enzyme, research shows | Infectious diseases
Some patients who become seriously ill or die from common respiratory viruses have unusually high levels of a vital enzyme, a new Australian-led study has …
What does a single-dose antimalarial drug mean for people in rural Brazil? | Malaria
JOsé de Souza Nogueira is 63 and says he has had malaria more than 130 times. That’s an exceptionally high number, even for a country …
Are you at risk of high cholesterol? Scientists say you should try this popular supplement
A study from the University of Georgia shows that fish oil supplements may help people with a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol by lowering LDL, …
Cannabis could help people reduce or stop their opioid use, studies show | Cannabis
New research from the University of Southern California shows that cannabis may help some people stop or reduce their opioid use. “We surveyed 30 people …
Mother should go to doctor after daughter notices a spot on her arm
“It all happened so fast that your feet didn’t touch the ground. It was a huge shock.” Jo Fahy, 61, from Wirral A mother-of-two has …
Experts reveal how your daily coffee can harm your health – and when is the best time for a morning coffee
Drinking coffee first thing in the morning can be bad for your health, experts say, claiming that the drink can do more harm than good …
Scientists discover “holy grail” of insulin that adapts in real time to the changing blood sugar levels of diabetics, so they may only need to inject themselves once a week
Six research projects for groundbreaking insulins receive £3 million By Ryan Prosser Published: 11 August 2024, 20:05 CEST | Updated: 11 August 2024, 20:30 CET …
Majority in Great Britain wants new tax on manufacturers of highly processed foods and junk food | Obesity
According to polls, a majority of Britons are calling for new taxes on companies that produce junk food or highly processed foods to combat the …