In the UK we are not known to shy away from drinking alcohol. In fact, around half of British adults admit to drinking at least once a week. While it may be something many people enjoy, the consequences the next day can be brutal. But now scientists believe they have discovered a solution – a … Read more
DOVER, Del. — The state House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill aimed at curtailing the increase in health care costs in Delaware by establishing a state board with authority to impose budgets on the state’s largest hospitals. The legislation passed the House on a 24-16 vote with two Democrats joining Republicans in … Read more
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More than 77 percent of people who participated in a big Apple-sponsored study have experienced tinnitus at some point in their lives, according to preliminary data. Around 15 percent say they’re affected daily by tinnitus, perceiving ringing or other sounds that other people can’t hear. In one of the largest surveys of its kind, researchers … Read more
ZEBULON, N.C. (WNCN) — After losing their newborn son, a North Carolina couple is working to save premature babies from a deadly condition that many people have never even heard of, necrotizing enterocolitis. Meghan and Cameron Parker said the first warning signs came at their 20-week ultrasound appointment. “We were just having an easy, smooth … Read more
A new report says one in eight people who are pregnant in Ontario has a disability, but many face barriers to accessible care, as well as disrespectful attitudes from doctors and other care providers. Lead author Hilary Brown from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences says people with disabilities have been overlooked in reproductive health … Read more
A leading cancer charity is warning people to get these six symptoms checked as they are “red flag” early signs of the deadly disease. Cancer is a serious condition that occurs when abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably. They can then spread to other tissues and organs. There are more than 200 types of cancer … Read more
Many parents are aware of the negative effects of alcohol and drugs on their children’s brains and take the necessary steps to protect them from these dangerous substances. However, there’s another stealth element that could be putting them at high risk of future memory issues — and it’s likely in your kitchen pantry right now. … Read more
TOKYO — As economies in Asia and the Pacific slow and grow older, countries need to do more to ensure that workers get the education, training and social safety nets needed to raise incomes and ensure social equity, a United Nations report said Tuesday. The report by the International Labor Organization said that growth in … Read more
Chinese scientists claim they’ve found a cure for diabetes – a condition that affects more than four million people in the UK. Diabetes is a serious and life-altering condition that causes your blood sugar levels to become too high. According to the World Health Organisation, it is the ninth leading cause of death worldwide. There … Read more
PHOENIX — Priscilla Orr, 75, was living in her old white Kia in a supermarket parking lot last summer after telling her family she lost her money and home to a romance scam. But the car broke down, and the air conditioner stopped working, leaving her vulnerable to the dangerous desert heat. Orr collapsed last … Read more
