Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) was introduced in 1899 as an alternative to sodium salicylate,1 a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory known for its unpleasant side effects such as stomach cramps, heartburn, nausea and vomiting. It’s been a staple medicine in most households ever since and is frequently recommended as a remedy to control inflammation and prevent blood… Read More »
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Research identifies 20,000 missing patients in England – and warns more staff and equipment are needed. BBC News – Health
Results from a new study indicate that a person’s ability to shed pounds could have to do with what’s in their guts – specifically, their microbiome. Microbiome are microorganisms that help us break down food, and each has an army of these tiny assistants. Researchers from the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle decided to… Read More »
[unable to retrieve full-text content]But government scientific advisers also say “light” restrictions could curb infections in England. BBC News – Health
Type 2 diabetes can be difficult to treat if the patient has a high BMI. It’s important to stabilise blood sugar levels in the normal range to protect the heart and kidneys, but now hope has arrived with the advent of two drugs advocated by US, European and Asian health authorities. These drugs, when added… Read More »
The Chase presenter, Bradley Walsh, recently revealed he is having surgery to help treat his blepharitis. What is the condition and what are the three main signs warning of your risk? “Blepharitis can develop at any age, but it is more common in people over 40, began Giles Edmonds from Specsavers. He added: “Symptoms of… Read More »