Research has shown that a cocktail of hormone treatments can reduce the incidence of breast cancer in women who are currently at the risk of getting the disease. Tamoxifene, is currently being used for the post-surgery management of the disease, while Raloxifene, Lasofoxifene, and Arzoxifene, are us
New research has suggested that a red meat nutrient that is being sold as a muscle growth and weight loss supplement could actually damage both the heart and the arteries. L-carnitine capsules are widely sold online and in health food shops. They are marketed as a fat burning aid to slimming as well
There’s nothing more disturbing than having to hear cases about young children being hospitalised because of alcohol consumption. A lot of people are probably not aware of this fact, but from the year 2008 to 2012 there’s a shocking record of 380 children aged 10 and below being given treatment for
A new DNA test has revealed eighty different markers that signify an increased risk for cancer. There are more than 80 different genetic markers that when present increase the risk of developing prostate, breast, or ovarian cancer. The study took a look at the DNA of about 200,000 people half of the
A new study reveals that the children of people that suffer from mental health problems are at a higher risk then other children. It is estimated by the Ofsted and Quality Care Commission that about 30% of adults that suffer from mental health problems also have children. The report was issued by th
New claims of a whitewash by the NHS are rising against the Scottish Government after news emerged that some staff in hospitals were pressured into removing patients from some lists in order to meet yearly quotas. NHS Tayside for it part apologised to the public after the revelations came out from s
New media reports based on solid scientific reports reveal that the amount of woman that will die from lung cancer in the UK will continue to grow in 2013. The study predicts that lung cancer will move ahead of breast cancer to be one of the leading causes of death by cancer in women within [...]
Environment secretary, Owen Paterson, stated that new tests show that a horse drug called pehnylbutazone that may be present in horse meat is potentially dangerous to the health of humans if consumed. He also told the public that they should expect more ‘bad news’ as the week goes on. Paterson state
A new study shows that a majority of Brits are ignoring the small steps that could help them to avoid developing heart disease as they age. Two thirds of the UK population admits that they do not take care of their health even though they are aware of the threat of heart disease. However, simply sta
Drug resistance is now a problem in the treatment of tuberculosis. The increase in number of drug resistant illnesses is now comparable to that posed by global warming. Prof. Sally Davies says that the bacteria are now becoming resistant to new drugs and that there are very few antibiotics to replac
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Tamoxifene, is currently being used for the post-surgery management of the disease, while Raloxifene, Lasofoxifene, and Arzoxifene, are used for the management of Osteoporosis. According to the study, [...] May 2nd, 2013 | Tags: breast cancer, Drugs for breast cancer, reducing the risks of breast cancer | Category: Alternative Treatments, Cancer, Drugs | Leave a comment Red meat nutrient in health supplement could be bad for the heart according to new study New research has suggested that a red meat nutrient that is being sold as a muscle growth and weight loss supplement could actually damage both the heart and the arteries. L-carnitine capsules are widely sold online and in health food shops. 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There are more than 80 different genetic markers that when present increase the risk of developing prostate, breast, or ovarian cancer. The study took a look at the DNA of about 200,000 people half of them that suffered from cancer [...] March 29th, 2013 | Tags: cancer risks, DNA and cancer, DNA markers | Category: Cancer, Medical Conditions, Medical Research | Leave a comment Children at risk from mental health problems if their parents have them A new study reveals that the children of people that suffer from mental health problems are at a higher risk then other children. It is estimated by the Ofsted and Quality Care Commission that about 30% of adults that suffer from mental health problems also have children. The report was issued by the Care Quality Commission [...] March 25th, 2013 | Tags: mental health news, parents with mental health problems, risk of inheriting mental health problems | Category: General, Medical Conditions, Medical News, Mental Health | Leave a comment Scottish NHS slammed for pressuring staff into meeting quotas at the expense of patients New claims of a whitewash by the NHS are rising against the Scottish Government after news emerged that some staff in hospitals were pressured into removing patients from some lists in order to meet yearly quotas. 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The study predicts that lung cancer will move ahead of breast cancer to be one of the leading causes of death by cancer in women within [...] February 13th, 2013 | Tags: Female lung cancer deaths to rise, Lung cancer, The World Health Organisation | Category: Cancer, Medical Conditions | Leave a comment Horse meat scandal set to escalate Environment secretary, Owen Paterson, stated that new tests show that a horse drug called pehnylbutazone that may be present in horse meat is potentially dangerous to the health of humans if consumed. He also told the public that they should expect more ‘bad news’ as the week goes on. 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