A swollen up or puffed face is a potential indicator of lung cancer. Usually in this case, the area around the eyes swells up. Most people tend to ignore this sign as a puffed face is associated wit… [+467 chars]
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been declared to be a major global health crisis by the World Health Organization (WHO) and has been predicted to cause 10 million deaths by the year 2050. Image … [+7521 chars]
Although a stigma has persisted surrounding human papillomavirus (HPV)associated head and neck cancers, a lot of progress has been made through education efforts within the head and neck surgical onc… [+8348 chars]
Purple House Cancer Support Centre will host a free talk on food, nutrition and cancer with Registered Dietitian Dr Mary Flynn on Friday, June 24. The talk is free and all are welcome to attend, but… [+1035 chars]
WHEN Paren Shah thought a 'dodgy' lunch had given his system a shock, he had no idea his life was on the line. Now, he's fighting to get men to listen to their bodies and seek help when they need i… [+10400 chars]
New research published in the British Journal of Psychology suggests that if you want to improve your creativity, it is better to aim for excellence rather than perfection. Across two studies, studen… [+5899 chars]
In a study in ACR Open Rheumatology, fewer than 20% of people with inflammatory arthritis reported engaging in regular activity in four recommended exercise categories. Many of those surveyed perceiv… [+3669 chars]
<li>Chagas disease - Level 3 cause: Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation. http://www.healthdata.org/results/gbd_summaries/2019/chagas-disease-level-3-cause (2019). </li><li>Vieira, C. et al. T… [+16984 chars]
COUNTRYFILE A COMMON misconception about gleaning food from hedgerow and highway is that we can safely eat everything that animals do. While that doesn't hold true, we should certainly observe what… [+3320 chars]
By turns admired and reviled, bats are one of the most mysterious mammals alive. Their nocturnal habits and unique adaptations mean that bat biology still holds many secrets. It is possible that bats… [+7125 chars]
A study that combines a new antibody with three previously tested antibodies has proven effective against fighting an infection with Hendra or Nipah viruses that are fatal to humans and other mammals… [+5402 chars]
Heartdisease is the leading cause of death in the United States for men and women, but there are things you can do to help lower your risk. While genetics and family history do play a role, so do poo… [+9308 chars]