Evidence is growing that calorie-packed sweeteners – such as high fructose syrups found in fizzy drinks, biscuits and cakes – have major roles in disease.Public health campaigns are now recommending strict limits to the consumption of these “free sugars.” Part of the problem is that guidelines target sugar only for its calories rather than as […]
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Fracture warning: THIS lesser known type nicknamed 'marble bone disease' can be fatal
Osteopetrosis can cause a number of serious, potentially life-threatening problems throughout the body. According to the US’s National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), it is triggered by an imbalance in the formation and breakdown of bone. This causes the bone to become overly dense, but also weak and at risk of […]
Colbert: Trump Is Not a Symptom of American Politics, 'He Is the Disease'
Stephen Colbert did not mince words when describing President Donald Trump’s infamous Thursday tweet storm, declaring, “It’s a buffet of s—t.” On Thursday’s Late Show, Colbert addressed Trump’s attack on Morning Joe hosts (and real-life couple) Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, in which POTUS referred to the MSNBC personalities as “Psycho Joe” and “Crazy Mika,” before alleging that he […]
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, […]
CANCER WARNING: Nine in 10 'not aware red wine can increase risk of getting disease'
World Cancer Research Fund said that many people are not aware of the steps they could take to reduce their cancer risk The comments come after a new survey found that 87 per cent of British adults are unaware that drinking the popular alcoholic beverage could increase a person’s risk of cancer. Younger people were […]
Parents WARNED: Having more than one child 'can increase risk of heart disease'
GETTY Scientists found that having more than one child leaves parents in worse health Scientists believe having one child is beneficial as the offspring can help look after the parents in old age. However, the new study concluded having any more than one generally leaves both parents in worse health. Related articles HEALTH WARNING: Faulty […]