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Increasing cases of children with Type 2 diabetes in England and Wales
The number of children and young people being treated for type 2 diabetes in England and Wales has gone up from 507 to 715 in four years, new figures show. More than three-quarters were also obese, according to the NHS […]
Avoid low-carb diets if you want to live longer
A low-carb diet could shorten life expectancy by up to four years, a study suggests. Low-carb diets, such as Atkins, have become increasingly popular for weight loss and have shown promise for lowering the risk of some illnesses. But a […]
E-cigarettes are key to help people quit smoking
Rules around e-cigarettes should be relaxed so they can be more widely used and accepted in society, says a report by MPs. Vaping is much less harmful than normal cigarettes and e-cigarettes should be made available on prescription to help […]
Sick babies in danger from lack of breathing tube monitoring
Some intensive care units are putting sick babies at risk by not monitoring breathing tubes correctly, according to a study which interviewed staff at hospitals across the country. This could lead to death or serious harm to babies from lack […]
New Zealand’s healthcare ties to Malaysia on the rise
The recently concluded Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) International Healthcare Conference and Exhibition, held from 31 July to 2 August at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia, featured a pavilion from New Zealand for the first time ever. […]
New drug treatment could reduce need for liver transplants
A potential treatment for sudden liver failure could cut the need for transplants, say scientists at the University of Edinburgh. The liver has an incredible natural ability to repair itself, but this can be lost in some injuries including severe […]
Type-2 diabetes symptoms: 5 warning signs by looking at your skin
Type-2 diabetes affects around 549,000 people in the UK. But while the common condition is pretty easy to diagnose, some Brits are completely unaware that they are showing any the symptoms. If you suffer persistent skin problems, it could indicate […]
FDA expands recall of blood pressure drugs due to cancer risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expanding a recall of drug products containing the ingredient valsartan, which is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. The FDA first issued a voluntary recall in July after results from […]
Eating cabbage and broccoli could prevent common form of cancer
Scientists say they have discovered why some vegetables – including cabbage, broccoli and kale – can reduce the risk of bowel cancers. That cruciferous veg is good for the gut has never been in doubt but a detailed explanation has […]
Over 300,000 young people in Kenya are living with HIV/Aids
More than 300,000 young people aged between 0-24 years are living with HIV/Aids in Kenya, the National Aids Control Council has said. From this figure, 184,718 are aged between 10-24 and 100,000 are children between 0-14 years. The council’s director […]
