A new study suggests that giving babies peanut butter can cut the risk of nut allergies. Researchers have discovered that feeding peanut butter to babies aged between 4 and 6 months old can reduce the risk of peanut allergies by over 70%. Scientists believe that giving babies tiny amounts of peanut butter during the weaning […]
A trial to test a new device for people with Tourette’s syndrome has produced positive results. The Neupulse device, which is worn on the wrist, was developed by researchers at Nottingham University. It is designed to lower the intensity and frequency of tics using electrical impulses. Trials of the new wrist device have shown positive […]
New research has linked insomnia to an increased risk of heart attacks. A review published in the journal, Clinical Cardiology, suggests that people who experience insomnia are up to 69% more likely to suffer from a heart attack than those who don’t have sleep troubles. Researchers analysed data from nine studies, which involved over 153,000 […]
A safety review into an ingredient commonly found in nasal decongestant products has been launched. Experts are investigating products that contain pseudoephedrine over concerns about an increased risk of side effects that affect the blood vessels that supply the brain, including spasms, which restrict blood flow. There is a very low risk, according to regulators, […]
The Welsh Government is considering introducing a ban on unhealthy meal deals and multi-buy offers in a bid to tackle rising obesity rates. Following a public consultation and conversations with industry representatives, the government is currently exploring potential next steps as part of a plan to reduce rates of obesity. A spokesperson for the government […]
Boots is to stock a controversial weight loss injection made popular by celebrities. The high street chemist will sell Wegovy, a weight loss drug, which has hit the headlines due to its celebrity following, which includes billionaire Elon Musk. The injection will be available on prescription, with Boots offering the full prescribing and dispensary service. […]
Free HIV home tests will be available in England this week in a bid to boost testing rates, which have dropped since the pandemic. As part of a government campaign to encourage more people to get tested for HIV, people in England will be able to order a free home test, which gives a result […]
Government ministers have confirmed plans to regulate a chemical found in diet pills known as DNP. Under new legislation, which was passed on Monday January 30th, DNP will be reclassified as a poison. The legislation will come into force on the 1st of October 2023. DNP is a highly toxic industrial chemical, which is found […]
Experts based in the UK are using technology utilised in films like Avatar to research diseases that impact human movement. Researchers are using motion capture technology similar to innovations used in Avatar to bring characters to life to monitor symptoms and track conditions that restrict movement. The innovative technology uses AI (artificial intelligence) to gather […]
New guidance from NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) recommends statins for millions more patients in England. The new guidelines from NICE mean that up to 15 million more people in England could be advised to take statins. Statins are drugs, which lower cholesterol, decreasing the risk of heart attacks and stroke. […]