Britain has been titled the fourth worst in the world for cancer caused by obesity in men. The Lancet study has been described as ‘major’, and experts have said it demonstrates ‘catastrophic’ levels of harm in Britain. Women in Britain are even more likely to suffer from cancer as a result of their weight, however … [Read more…]
Record number of scans over the past year The number of people having CT scans has sharply escalated over the past year, with the total number of scans carried out estimated to hit a record five million. Experts, who are assessing the risk of scan radiation on health, revealed that the number of computerised tomography (CT) scans … [Read more…]
You are more at risk of cancer if you are overweight Scientists from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine have discovered that being overweight or obese can put you at greater risk of developing 10 of the most common forms of cancer. The experts calculated that carrying extra weight could contribute to more … [Read more…]
DNA project aims to put UK on the map as research experts A new project that strives to revolutionise medicine by studying DNA is now underway in centres across England. By analysing genomes – the building blocks of DNA – scientists hope to help create targeted therapies for every area of medicine, covering everything from … [Read more…]
New study shows that more than five portions has no extra benefits The latest research supports the advantages of eating five portions of fruit and vegetables each day, however it also suggests that eating additional portions may have no added benefits. Experts reported in the BMJ after an analysis of 16 international studies, that for … [Read more…]
Oral cancer rates are on the up with 6,065 people in England being diagnosed in 2010 – a steady increase from the 5,500 oral cancer patients diagnosed back in 2008. As well as referring to head and neck cancers, oral cancers can cover the mouth, lip and tongue, as well as cancers of the tonsils, … [Read more…]
If you suspect you or a loved one may be diagnosed with a form of cancer, misconceptions about this much feared disease will only make you worry more. Facing facts may not be easy, but you can take away some of the stress by eliminating the popular myths you may have heard. Scare stories galore … [Read more…]
1.3 million employees to be provided with vital training Health minister Dr Dan Poulter has pledged that specialist dementia training for all 1.3 million NHS workers will be carried out over the next four years to improve care services. With only half of dementia sufferers being formally diagnosed, experts reveal that too many health workers do not … [Read more…]