An estimated 90 percent of all cases of diabetes among UK adults are type 2, according to Diabetes UK. Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to b… [+2540 chars]
Strokes strike when part of the brain becomes deprived of oxygen, preventing it from carrying out basic functions. Risk factors generally encompass general disease markers, such as obesity, high chol… [+3046 chars]
Surveys show that half of middle-aged adults worry about getting dementia. People who feel isolated, get less sleep or have taken care of someone with memory loss tend to be particularly concerned. F… [+6403 chars]
There's a good chance that, in the past couple of years, you've started thinking more about what you can be doing to take care of your immune system. Maybe you've added more fruits and vegetables to … [+2963 chars]
One in five people who smoke also drink heavily, but they show worse outcomes than non-heavy drinkers in quitting smoking and are often excluded from smoking cessation trials. The study was publishe… [+6909 chars]
<ul><li>A study including nearly 312,000 current drinkers suggests consuming moderate amounts of alcohol (no more than 14 grams per day for women and 28 grams per day for men), especially wine, with … [+6928 chars]
What counts as normal mental health? Patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours can indicate when to get help for yourself or someone you care about. Mental health is the overall health of how yo… [+4682 chars]
Stuck in her bed vomiting and struck down with unbearable pain, Nadine Lewis knew something wasnt right. She was just 14 years old when she started to struggle with her periods, but she had no idea … [+10021 chars]
There are a number of ways your lifestyle can enhance your immune system, but one of the most important is eating the right foods. So how do we choose? It seems like every few weeks there is a new… [+5550 chars]
TheWorld Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with partners, expert networks, national authorities, institutions and researchers have been monitoring and assessing the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 … [+2486 chars]
NewsDesk @bactiman63 The United States Department of Agricultures (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in … [+760 chars]
Numerous obstacles often stand in the way of a good night’s sleep. Perhaps you’re having a hard time quieting a busy mind. Thankfully, it’s easier than it seems to reset your body clock: you just nee… [+3189 chars]