Palestinian who died after beating by Israeli troops 'may have died from tear-gas inhalation' – IDF

The Israeli military says a Palestinian man who died after he was severely beaten by Israeli forces may have died from inhaling tear gas used to disperse attackers during West Bank clashes. Yassin al-Saradeeh, 33, died soon after a confrontation with Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank town of Jericho on Thursday. Footage published […]

Statins news: Quitting statins after stroke 'may raise risk of another one'

GETTY Patients who stop taking statins after a stroke are at greater risk of suffering another one The study suggests that stroke patients who stopped taking statins three to six months after a first ischemic stroke, the type caused by narrowed arteries, had a higher risk of a having another stroke within a year. Researchers […]

Cancer news: Brisk walk each day 'may cut risk of dying from the disease'

GETTY Exercise could be a powerful tool helping to slow down the disease and cut the risk of death Two new studies presented at the world’s biggest cancer conference show that exercise could be a powerful tool, helping to slow down the disease and cut the risk of death. Just 25 minutes a day of […]

Hepatitis B and C 'may be linked to increased risk of Parkinson's disease'

The study found that people with hepatitis B were 76 per cent more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, and people with hepatitis C were 51 per cent more likely to develop the crippling condition. Hepatitis B is spread through contact with blood and body fluids of an infected person, such as unprotected sex, sharing needles, […]