Enlarge (credit: GasBuddy) Before Hurricane Irma made landfall in Key West, FL on Sunday morning, Floridians hustled to make final preparations in case the storm severed an of the critical transportation, communication, and power lines that keep modern life humming. That sent much of the state driving to gas stations to top off tanks in the […]
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Type 2 diabetes risk increased by eating THIS type of meat, experts claim
TYPE 2 diabetes can be linked to poor diet and being overweight or obese. Experts accept a plant-based diet is generally considered healthier than a meat-based diet in preventing the risk of diabetes. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Type 2 diabetes risk increased by eating THIS type of meat, experts claim
However, now experts have said not all meats affect the risk of develop type 2 diabetes equally. Scientists have found higher intakes of red meat and poultry are associated with a significantly increased risk of developing diabetes. Red meat includes beef and pork – so eating too many sausages, steak and bacon could pose a […]
Increased demand leads to global shortage of diabetes equipment component
A global shortage of a component used in conjunction with a popular brand of insulin pump has left some people resorting to older methods to test their blood sugar. CBC | Health News
Lung cancer risk increased in male smokers who take vitamin B6 and B12
LUNG cancer risk could increase among certain men who take high doses of vitamin B supplements, experts have claimed. Daily Express :: Health Feed
House GOP unveils $1.1tn budget with major cuts, tax reforms & increased defense spending
House Republicans have released their 2018 budget proposal, which they say will balance over the next decade by cutting billions in spending for programs such as Medicaid and Social Security while overhauling the tax code. On Tuesday, the House Budget Committee released their “Building a Better America” budget blueprint for the fiscal year 2018. The […]
‘A terrible shock’: Man whose wife died calls for increased access to palliative care
Carleton University professor Paul Adams wishes he and his wife knew more about palliative care before she entered her final days. CBC | Health News
Increased 80,000-Point Sign-Up Bonus for the IHG Rewards Card
Increased 80,000-Point Sign-Up Bonus for the IHG Card Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include […]
Heartburn symptoms? Pills to treat condition linked to increased risk of early death
HEARTBURN can be treated with medication available over the counter in pharmacies, but now experts are warning they could be linked to early death. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Heartburn symptoms? Pills to treat condition linked to increased risk of early death
The drugs – call called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs – have previously been linked to a variety of health problems, including serious kidney damage, bone fractures and dementia. Now research has revealed there could be further risks associated with the drugs. Millions of people take proton pump inhibitors which are widely prescribed to treat […]