Helicopter crash: Are helicopter rides still safe for tourists? Are accidents increasing?

Helicopter crashes have hit the news recently with a number of high profile incidents causing the deaths of tourists. Five British tourists were killed in a helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon on February 10, whilst another two tourists from the US were killed on March 22 when it crashed in Australia. Another helicopter crash […]

Cancer risk can be slashed in half by increasing your intake of this vitamin

CANCER symptoms can often be mistaken with signs of other health conditions – if left undiagnosed and untreated, the disease can have serious consequences. Research in the past has suggested a number of ways cancer can be prevented, and now a new study says increasing your intake of a particular vitamin can slash your cancer […]

China is increasing its military spending by nearly 10%

SCMP File Photo China has planned to up its military spending by 8.1% in 2018 in an effort to modernize its armed forces.  Defense spending has increased following Xi’s appointment as Commander-in-Chief in April 2016. Experts said Xi’s designation of Commander in Chief was symbolic and stressed his control over the country and its military […]

‘Increasing lethality in all areas’: US Air Force declares space a new ‘warfighting domain’

In order to increase the global dominance and “lethality” of the US military, the Air Force is moving to modernize its space capabilities and to secure the “freedom to attack and maneuver” in their new “warfighting domain,” top officials have stated. “We are moving forward with modernization in space, so we’re increasing our lethality in […]

Coronary heart disease: Eight AVOIDABLE factors increasing your risk of DEADLY condition

Coronary heart disease is where a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries, and prevents oxygen-rich blood getting to the heart. According to Heart UK, it is the leading cause of death in the UK. What’s more, it kills many below the age of 75 years, and is responsible for 23,000 premature […]

High blood pressure risk: THIS pesto brand is being called out for increasing salt levels

High blood pressure is a growing problem in the UK with 16 million people now thought to be at risk of premature death. Sufferers are advised to reduce the amount of salt in their diet, with the NHS attributing 75 per cent of our salt intake on ready-made and processed foods, such as bread, cereal, […]