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New cancer test for smokers
The NHS are going to trial a new and simple blood test on smokers to detect lung cancer 5 years earlier than current tests. The test will be trailed in Scotland and could lead to the first national sc...Cutting down on meat could lead to depression
A study is suggesting that women are at risk of depression if they cut down on lamb and beef. The findings came somewhat of a surprise to the researchers because the findings from other studies in the...An aspirin a day, keeps cancer away
According to Oxford University researchers, taking a quarter of an aspirin tablet per day for at least three years, can dramatically reduce the risk of developing cancer. The researchers also discover...New MS pill could help 3,000 sufferers
A new pill could be the world’s first to help people who suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS). The pill can help reduce suffering for those with highly active relapses. The National Institute fo...Care at home in panic mode
A report was published on Friday saying that elderly people, who are cared for in their own home, are regularly left stranded, unable to feed themselves or even get to the toilet. Which? conducted ...21 ways to avoid Alzheimer’s & dementia plus latest on a cure
Presently there is no cure for dementia – but IT CAN BE AVOIDED. In the last 18 months we have accumulated many stories identifying 21 ways to fight dementia and Alzheimer’s. This real...Breakthrough for those suffering Liver Disease
Liver disease is Britain’s fifth biggest killer with around 16,000 dying of it each year. Alcohol is the biggest cause of liver disease in the UK but there are many other causes too such as obesit...New drug to slow heart may save 10,000 lives a year in UK
A drug, which slows down the heart rate that has just been approved by European regulators, may save 10,000 lives a year. Heart disease is Britain’s biggest killer. Just under 1 million (9...Drink less pill for alcoholics
A new drug, called nalmefene, has been developed that makes alcoholics want to drink less. It works by blocking mechanisms in the brain that provide enjoyment from consuming drink. This helps quel...The New Generation of Pacemaker
Scientists from the University of Michigan have invented a heartbeat-powered pacemaker, avoiding the need for surgery every five years to replace the battery. And what is the source of power for this ...
