Pancreatic cancer is typically an aggressive form of the disease, with a fairly low 5-year survival rate. Diagnosing pancreatic cancer in its early stages could help people receive treatment more quickly, but what kind of test would work best? The specific bacterial abundance on a person’s tongue may indicate the presence of pancreatic cancer. The… Read More »
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can lead to serious health problems if left untreated, such as heart attacks and strokes. Blood pressure can be lowered by making dietary changes, including cutting down on salt and foods high in saturated fat. As well as cutting down on unhealthy foods, it may be worth adding foods to… Read More »
Forget the idea that to lose weight you just need to work off more calories than you consume. The truth is far weirder Patrick George By Teal Burrell A SIMPLE calculation lies at the heart of a lot of mainstream weight loss advice. If calories out exceed calories in, you will lose weight. It is… Read More »
You’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss and the hearing healthcare professional is recommending hearing aids. Will they really make that much of a difference, you wonder? Yes. As it turns out, not only can hearing aids help you hear better, they may even help you live longer. Here’s how: 1. Hearing aids can improve your… Read More »
High blood pressure is a common condition, affecting more than a quarter of adults in the UK. If you have high blood pressure, it’s important to take action to lower it, as if not controlled properly it can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks and strokes. People with high blood pressure are advised… Read More »