The results of a new study may give you a reason to make a three-bean salad or snack on hummus. According to a report published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), diets rich in protein, particularly plant protein, are linked to a lower risk of early death. The study said diets consisting of plant proteins including beans, lentils,… Read More »
Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system that impairs one of the body’s most basic functions: the conception of children. It is defined in practical terms as a couple’s inability to achieve pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse. Infertility is a common problem, with more than 5 million couples in the United States… Read More »
The U.S. reported more than 34,400 coronavirus cases on Wednesday, according to a CNBC analysis of Johns Hopkins University data, after health officials in California, Florida and Texas all reported record-high single-day spikes. As of Wednesday, the nation’s seven-day average of daily new Covid-19 cases was 31,172. This number has increased more than 34% compared… Read More »
Progress on treating cancer has stalled in Scotland because of staff shortages and a lack of funding, according to a parliamentary report. The Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party Group on Cancer found that 18% of cancer patients in June were not seen within the six-week target. Their report, which will be published later, has been described as… Read More »
If you don’t belong somewhere, that’s not where you’re going to look for help. That sums up a key difficulty in addressing mental health issues among minority students on campus, according to experts who gathered at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. While college is a time of transition for all students, the… Read More »
Survivals rates for kids with cancer have risen 9% since 2001, data has revealed. An estimated 86% of kids aged up to 14 diagnosed with cancer in England in 2018 will be alive five years on, compared to 77% in 2001. The figures from the Office for National Statistics also revealed the one-year survival rate… Read More »