We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Office for National Statistics (ONS) followed up with around 2,500 people who had said […]
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Dentist’s disgust as patient admits using bleach as toothpaste
Dentist reveals how much toothpaste you should use We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Dr Bernard Lester has shared the most […]
How does the ‘garlic breath test’ work? How does it help prevent the spread of Covid?
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Aggressive breast cancers could be fought with drug already being used in treatment
Lorraine: Elizabeth Hurley discusses breast cancer awareness Scientists have identified a specific defect in some triple-negative cancers – and an existing treatment that could be used on them. Studies, funded by Breast Cancer Now and led by Dr Rachael Natrajan at The Institute of Cancer Research, found a way to identify triple-negative breast tumours that […]
PKU miracle drug transforms life of teenager who ate only half teaspoon of protein per day
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. When he was eight, and without BioMarin’s drug, he was barely able to eat more than three grams of protein a day without risking side-effects. Now thanks to Kuvan the teenager, of […]
NHS latest: What is the Help Us to Help You campaign?
The NHS could become overwhelmed this winter if coronavirus hospitalisations continue to rise according to analysis. More than 609 patients were admitted to hospital on Thursday, an increase of more than 80 from the day before. The NHS however has been keen to stress and urge all patients to visit medical facilities when they need […]
Where can I get a flu jab?
Flu vaccinations are available each year on the NHS to help protect adults and children at risk from flu and its complications. Flu can be extremely unpleasant and can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia. This year more than ever the flu vaccine is essential for vulnerable persons given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But […]
Simple blood test can detect five cancers four years early
PanSeer, a non-invasive technique that costs less than £80 a patient, is more than 90 percent accurate and could lead to screening for tumours of the lung, bowel, gullet, liver and stomach. These cancers claim around 69,300 lives each year in the UK. Professor Kun Zhang, from the University of California, San Diego, said: “The […]
A brisk walk or bike ride each day can beat breast cancer, study reveals
Just 30 minutes of regular physical activity also slashes their risk of a tumour returning by more than half, according to research. Lead author Dr Rikki Cannioto said yoga and swimming work just as well. She said: “Aiming for as little as two and a half hours weekly exercise has a big impact for women […]
Self isolate UK: What does self isolate mean? When should I self isolate?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke from Downing Street on Thursday afternoon declaring the UK was upping it’s response to the delay phase of its coronavirus plan. This meant new advice for those who may have the virus – named COVID-19 – has been issued in order to help the NHS cope with increased demand on […]