Stroke: Two thirds of nation ignore this step to slash risk of life-threatening condition

Stroke occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off. This is considered a medical emergency and urgent treatment is essential. A stroke can cause swallowing difficulties, pain and sensory problems, communication problems, and tiredness and fatigue. In some cases it can even be fatal. Health experts recommend the best […]

Cigarette warning: Two thirds of people who try one become full time smokers

Scientists pooled data from previous studies involving more than 215,000 people from across the world to show an estimated 70 per cent progressed to daily smoking after taking their first puff. Professor Peter Hajek, of Queen Mary University, London, said: “This is the first time the remarkable hold cigarettes can establish after a single experience […]