Here’s a message that could be useful for parents – children who run or walk for 15 minutes a day during the school day are mentally and physically sharper than those who don’t. A study has shown primary pupils who … Read More
We need to ban indoor tanning now to cut our risk of aggressive skin cancer
Australia, and Bondi beach in particular, is one of the skin cancer hotspots of the world. I once made a documentary there, “Dying for a Tan”, talking to people with pale skins baring all in the vicious Australian sun. Even knowing that … Read More
The whole of the UK can quit smoking for good – but only by thinking outside the box
We know the dangers, but still seven million people smoke in the UK. The Government wants England to be smoke free by 2030 – but getting there will take some novel thinking. I was in Singapore when the government was attempting to … Read More
Researchers are trailblazing new ‘cell surgery’ in their search for origins of cancer
Honestly, medical research gets more and more amazing. Researchers at Warwick University are trailblazing new ‘cell surgery’ in their search for the origins of cancer. A bit of background first. When a cell divides, it makes a copy of every chromosome and then … Read More
Mobile phones don’t increase your brain cancer risk, new study proves
For years, rumours have floated around about a link between mobile phones and brain tumours. The scaremongering was reignited by the recent launch of faster, 5G technology. Since mobile phones are held close to the head, the radiofrequency waves they emit penetrate … Read More
New Covid study shows importance of vaccination to the wider community
Still, there are people who question if the Covid vaccination is worthwhile. But more evidence is coming to light, this time from a study in the US, showing indisputably that it saves lives not just at the individual level, but … Read More
US bid to outlaw abortion hurts women everywhere – it’s no different from the Taliban
Championing a woman’s right to control what happens to her body, including her right to have an abortion, is something I am dedicated to. So I’m appalled by attempts in the US to reject these basic women’s rights. Believing I have … Read More
Respiratory breakthrough will help Covid-19 patients worldwide
For patients in ICU with Covid, ventilation is undoubtedly life-saving. but neither the lungs nor the body much like being mechanically ventilated. A team of experts from Warwick University has found that, while ventilation improves patient oxygenation, stresses and strains inside … Read More
Daytime naps could be an early warning of dementia, ground-breaking study finds
A few weeks ago, I included some news that showed people who needed daily naps had a higher tendency to develop dementia. This is a subject close to my heart, and I promised to return to it. The idea that … Read More
Teenagers are going through a mental health crisis – we must do more to help
The US is going through an extreme mental-health crisis among its teenage population. From 2009 to 2021, the number who said they felt “persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness” rose from 26% to 44%, the highest level of teenage sadness … Read More
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