According to official figures, one in five cancer patients in certain parts of England are waiting longer than two months to have their tumors removed. The worst waiting times are seen in North West and South West London, where 20.2% of patients did not undergo surgery within eight weeks of their cancer diagnosis. This analysis, …
Racism and the lack of primary care providers contribute to poorer overall health outcomes for off-reserve First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women and girls compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts, according to a study by the Public Health Agency of Canada. The study, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, highlighted the higher prevalence of diagnosed …
China is taking a significant step in its reopening to the world by no longer requiring incoming travelers to provide a negative COVID-19 test result. This marks the end of a three-year isolation period that began with the country closing its borders in March 2020. The change was announced by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin …
A remarkable story recently emerged about a woman named Ellie Downes, a police officer from York, who endured a lengthy battle with excruciating leg pain that doctors initially dismissed as a minor muscle injury. However, it was eventually discovered that Ellie had a 10cm cancerous tumor. Ellie first experienced pain in her left knee in …
Introducing the Happy Tummy Loaf, a dense and hearty loaf renowned for its seed-packed goodness and adored by celebrities. However, nutrition experts remain unconvinced by its claims. Crafted in Ireland by artisan baker Karen O’Donoghue, the bread, also known as ‘Magic Poo Bread,’ is believed to alleviate the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due …
Written by Kate Pickles, Health Editor for The Daily Mail Updated: 00:16 BST, 24 August 2023 New changes to guidelines suggest that do-it-yourself (DIY) test kits could save 100,000 people from undergoing colonoscopies for suspected bowel cancer each year. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has released new draft guidance recommending that patients …
A comprehensive review of pandemic restrictions has found that unprecedented stay-at-home orders, social distancing measures, and the ‘rule of six’ did effectively reduce the spread of Covid infections. When the virus reached the UK, ministers were compelled to take immediate action to protect society after being warned of the potentially devastating consequences. At that time, …
A recent study reveals that the lower-middle class in America is facing worsening health outcomes and financial struggles compared to 20 years ago. This overlooked class has a lower life expectancy, higher rates of chronic illness, and less overall wealth than the previous generation of Americans with similar incomes in the 1990s. These individuals earn …
By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor Updated: 06:00 BST, 28 August 2023 Ensuring your bedroom maintains a temperature range of 20-25C (68-77F) is essential for a good night’s sleep, as found in a recent study. Researchers have discovered that older adults experience the most efficient and restful sleep within this specific temperature range. The study …
Senior NHS doctors are once again on strike, demanding higher salaries. Recent analysis shows that NHS consultants in England are among the top 2% of earners in the UK and some of the highest-paid professionals globally. Despite already receiving a 6% pay increase from the government, the doctors are continuing their 48-hour walkout, which is …