4 d. ago Scientists begin to pinpoint what’s in food besides fats, carbs and protein

We consume the chemicals in food every day, but we have little idea what they do

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4 d. ago Scientists pinpoint reason why 'healthy' people have heart attacks and strokes

A new study has revealed the reason why so many seemingly 'healthy' people suffer heart attacks and strokes.

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7 d. ago Botswana’s president declares health emergency over supply shortages

Duma Boko announces urgent funding package for medicines to be distributed with military oversightBotswana’s president has declared a public health emergency due to shortages of essential medicines and equipment, as a downturn in the global diamond market and US aid cuts take a toll on the country’s finances.The announcement came after the Ministry of Health suspended non-urgent surgeries on 4 August, stating that the country was short of medicines to treat hypertension, diabetes, cancer, asthma and eye conditions, as well as supplies including bandages and sutures and those for sexual and reproductive health. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Scientists pinpoint key WEATHER change that is making people age faster

Research has long shown that heatwaves cause short-term spikes in early deaths-almost 600 premature deaths were linked to hot weather in England in June.

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7 d. ago Dr Hilary warns shoppers about fake Manuka honey – this is the one he actually uses

TV’s Dr Hilary Jones says most people are using the wrong kind of Manuka honey – and reveals the only one he keeps in his kitchen cupboard.

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2 w. ago Scientists pinpoint natural remedy that could help treat diabetes without the need for drugs

Researchers have confirmed that this supplement could be an effective natural remedy for treating diabetes without the need for insulin jabs in a promising new study.

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2 w. ago Scientists pinpoint the personality type which is most likely to have mental health problems

Experts warned that further research was now vital to explore how the personality type influences the effectiveness of mental health treatments.

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2 w. ago Scientists pinpoint how many hours’ sleep will increase your risk of heart disease

A study has shed light on exactly how a lack of sleep causes harm

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3 w. ago Scientists pinpoint the link between alcohol and pancreatic cancer

American researchers have found a potential new way to prevent alcohol from triggering deadly pancreatic cancer

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3 w. ago Dr Hilary Jones reveals the natural remedy he always keeps in his kitchen

TV health expert Dr Hilary Jones has revealed why only a specific kind of manuka honey earns a place in his kitchen cupboard.

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