“Sore throat that won’t go away ‘could be a sign of cancer’ doctors warned,” reports The Independent. Cancer of the larynx, or voice box, affects about 1,700 people a year in the UK. Most cases develop in people aged 60 and above and it is more common in men. It can be treated, and early
“Letting a toddler spend lots of time using screens may delay their development of skills such as language and sociability,” BBC News reports. Researchers followed over 2,000 children in Canada from birth up to the age of 5, with screen time assessments performed from age 2 years onwards. Screen time was defined as time children
“Gum disease bug could play ‘central role’ in development of Alzheimer’s,” The Independent reports. The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are still debated. Most scientists think it is likely to be down to a combination of factors, including your genes and lifestyle. But some believe it may be caused by an infectious disease and have been
“Daily dose of aspirin ‘not worth risk’ as study warns of bleeding side-effects,” reports The Daily Telegraph. Aspirin slows the ability of the blood to form clots, which means it can reduce the chances of dangerous blood clots causing heart attacks and strokes. However, the same action means it increases the risk of serious bleeding,
Researchers have developed a blood test that can predict your chances of getting Alzheimer’s, claim several media reports. But any suggestion of a major breakthrough is a little hasty. The research only involved people with a rare hereditary form of Alzheimer’s disease caused by genetic mutations (Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Disease). In these people, researchers could
“Hundreds of thousands could be suffering with ‘stealth disease’ caused by common genetic disorder,” reports the Mail Online. The “stealth disorder” in question is called haemochromatosis, a hereditary condition where the body absorbs too much iron from the diet. In the short to medium term this can cause symptoms such as tiredness, weight loss and
“Up to 90 per cent of receipts contain cancer-causing chemicals, experts have warned,” the Mail Online reports. In a new study, researchers looked at whether the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) could be found in shop, till, cashpoint or similar types of receipts. BPA used to be widely used in the manufacture of plastics and resins.
The UK media has reported on a “game changing” breast cancer gene test. The Times made the bold statement that “Women will be told their exact lifetime risk of getting breast cancer … allowing some to take drugs to prevent the disease”. The Mail Online said that “GPs will use an online tool to predict
“HRT tablets linked to higher risk of rare blood clots,” reports The Guardian. We have known for more than 10 years that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can raise the risk of rare but serious blood clots in the veins (known as VTE or venous thromboembolism). Previous studies have shown an increased risk of blood clots
“Is the trendy keto diet bad for you?” asks the Mail Online. The headline refers to the increasingly popular ketogenic diet. This diet involves eating a combination of high-fat and low-carbohydrate foods. As the body usually uses carbs for energy, the diet is designed to “force” the body to burn off fat instead as an
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