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Mouth-cancer deaths fear over NHS dentist shortage

Lack of access to dentists is costing lives because mouth cancers are not being spotted or treated early enough, a health charity has told BBC News. The disease killed more than 3,000 people in 2021 – up 46%, from 2,075 a decade ago, latest figures obtained by the Oral Health Foundation show. And last year, a BBC News investigation revealed ...

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Anastrozole: Thousands to be offered drug to prevent breast cancer in England

Tens of thousands of women in England could benefit from a drug that helps prevent breast cancer. Anastrozole, used for many years to treat the disease, has now been licensed as a preventative option. Recent trials show the drug can reduce the incidence of breast cancer by almost 50% in post-menopausal women at moderate or high risk of the disease. ...

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Effective diabetes management during Diwali

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time for joy, celebration, and family gatherings. This vibrant festival, however, often revolves around sweets, rich feasts, and treats that can be challenging for individuals living with diabetes. The confluence of tradition and indulgence during Diwali can present a formidable hurdle for maintaining optimal blood sugar levels. Fortunately, with careful planning and mindfulness, ...

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Our Future Health: Most have high cholesterol, health project suggests

Most adults in the UK should be receiving treatment for high cholesterol but are not, while a quarter have untreated high blood pressure, the country’s biggest medical-research project suggests. Funded by government and industry, Our Future Health analyses people’s genes and lifestyle to prevent disease. The millionth volunteer of a hoped for five million adults has just enrolled. One of ...

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Scientists developing new ‘vaccine’ for cocaine addiction

Scientists in Brazil, the world’s second-biggest consumer of cocaine, have announced the development of an innovative new treatment for addiction to the drug and its powerful derivative crack: a vaccine. Dubbed “Calixcoca,” the test vaccine, which has shown promising results in trials on animals, triggers an immune response that blocks cocaine and crack from reaching the brain, which researchers hope ...

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Stay Consistent with Your Workout Routine: Key Tips

Striving to shed those extra kilos is a common goal, but staying consistent with your workout regimen can be challenging amidst our hectic and stressful lives. Finding time for a daily hour of exercise can be demanding, but once it becomes a habit, it feels less like a chore and more like a part of your routine. While some individuals ...

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Top 5 meditation apps to reduce festive stress

The festive season is often synonymous with joy, lights, and celebrations. However, amidst the hustle and bustle, it can also be a time of stress and anxiety. This is where the magic of meditation comes into play, providing a sanctuary of calm in the chaos. As we step into the upcoming festive season, here are the top five meditation apps ...

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NHS nurse struck off for giving spare Covid vaccinations to friends and family

An experienced NHS nurse has been struck off for giving spare Covid vaccinations to friends and relatives of staff members at a practice in Gloucestershire. Diana Morris argued that she had “saved lives” by giving leftover jabs to ineligible people instead of throwing them away. A misconduct hearing found that she had vaccinated 11 “family members or friends of staff” ...

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Assam Cabinet Reserves Medical College Seats for Bhutanese Nationals

The Assam Cabinet on Thursday approved the reservation of seats for Bhutanese nationals in the state’s medical colleges. This decision coincides with the impending official visit of Bhutan’s King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, accompanied by senior officials from the Royal Government of Bhutan, scheduled from November 3 to November 10. As per an official statement from the Ministry of External ...

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1 in 4 adults suffers from hypertension in Bangladesh

One in every four adults suffers from hypertension in Bangladesh. The information was revealed at a workshop for journalists titled “Hypertension Control in Bangladesh” held at the capital’s BMA Bhaban on Tuesday. According to the WHO’s first Global Report on Hypertension 2023, the rate of treated people with hypertension is only 38 percent. Speakers highlighted these issues at the workshop. ...

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