Cancer-stricken father, 37, told he was infertile after gruelling chemotherapy is now expecting a son – but fears that disease will kill him before he’s born Andrew Wresford, 37, and Rachel Mitton, 36, indocin preterm labor dosage  expecting their third child His bowel cancer spread his organs and is now terminal  READ MORE: Incredible moment paralysed man walks for first time […]

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In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers discussed the correlation between health risk awareness and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) consumption. Study: Associations between Knowledge of Health Risks and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake among US Adolescents. Image Credit: monticello/Shutterstock.com Background American teenagers consume most of their added sugars from SSBs. Studies have yielded conflicting results regarding the relationship between adolescents' nutritional knowledge and […]

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Research conducted as part of UKRIs digital health technology catalyst sponsored by Healum Ltd in partnership with Vernova Healthcare CIC, demonstrates that the use of Healum’s mobile app, connected to its care planning software and patient management system for healthcare professionals in primary care, has helped to improve health outcomes, health engagement and quality of life for people living with […]

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New research published in Diabetologia shows an association between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and developing dementia in later life—with the risk of dementia increasing the earlier a person develops T2D. The study is by Ph.D. student Jiaqi Hu and Professor Elizabeth Selvin of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, U.S., and colleagues. Their study investigated the […]

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Picture this: A child running towards their parent, arms outstretched, with an infectious smile stretching from ear to ear. That deep, unbreakable bond built on trust, love and security is an outgrowth of a secure attachment style, which forms the foundation for healthy relationships. This article will explore the characteristics of a secure attachment style, highlighting key differences between secure […]

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Bipolar disorder underlies roughly five percent of all suicides among young people. Previous studies also show that there is often a long delay between the onset of bipolarism and its correct diagnosis and treatment. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet now show that fewer boys commit suicide in Swedish regions where bipolar diagnoses are more common. The study, which is published in […]

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Water plays a significant role in Aboriginal culture. The Fish Traps in Brewarrina, Baiame’s Ngunnhu, for example, were built by eight clan groups and continue to sustainably fish the Barwon River. Respect for and understanding of water has enabled Aboriginal people to thrive for millennia in very hot and remote places. The impacts of colonization including introduced species of plants […]

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In a recent study published in the PNAS Journal, researchers evaluated the impact of age, body mass index (BMI), and gender on ventilation, phd deaf student pharmacy aerosol particle concentration, and emission among healthy individuals during physical exercise and at rest. Study: Lung aerosol particle emission increases with age at rest and during exercise. Image Credit: GroundPicture/Shutterstock.com Background Airborne transmission of respiratory […]

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Experts say nutrition is important to overall health, especially in older age. Researchers report that foods rich in a compound known as flavonols can lower the chances of frailty. Foods that contain a high amount of flavonols include apples, blackberries, peaches, tomatoes, and dark chocolate. Eating plant-based foods that contain a dietary compound known as flavonols may reduce the risk […]

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(Reuters) – Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Monday it would buy Switzerland-based drug developer VectivBio Holding AG for $1.15 billion, adding a promising treatment for digestive disorders to its portfolio. Ironwood has offered $17 per share for VectivBio, a premium of about 43% to the stock’s last close. VectivBio’s shares were at $16.21 in morning trade, while Ironwood’s stock fell […]

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