Processed food, sugary cereals and sliced bread may contribute to cancer risk, study claims
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Processed food, sugary cereals and sliced bread may contribute to cancer risk, study claims

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/cancer-risk-processed-food-sugar-cereals-sliced-bread-factors-study-a8211506.html By Alex Matthews-King  Ten per cent increase in ultra-processed food intake was associated with a 12 per cent increased risk of overall cancer “Ultra-processed” foods including sugary breakfast cereals, chicken nuggets, pizza and pre-sliced bread may increase the risk of cancer, a study has claimed. Fast foods and ready meals amount for 50 per cent of the average person’s diet…

Alzheimer’s drug reduces psychosis symptoms without side effects
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Alzheimer’s drug reduces psychosis symptoms without side effects

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/alzheimers-drug-reduces-psychosis-symptoms-without-side-effects-11249735 By: Sky news Researchers say the antipsychotic alleviates some of the most “terrifying” symptoms of the condition. A new drug has been found to relieve some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Pimavanserin is an antipsychotic which alleviates symptoms such as paranoia or delusions and works by blocking a…

Organ donations rising across the UK

Organ donations rising across the UK

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43060382 By Ian WestbrookHealth reporter, BBC News A record 170 organ donations took place across the UK in January, resulting in more than 400 life-saving transplants. The rise in numbers comes as the NHS is running a public consultation into whether England should follow Wales and introduce an opt-out donation scheme. The…

The best and worst of the World Cancer Day news

The best and worst of the World Cancer Day news

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/best-worst-world-cancer-day-news/ By Judith Potts World Cancer Day fell on February 4, and it carried with it the usual glut of stories and updates. It can be hard to keep up – so I’ve collated some of those that stood out. Let’s start with some good news.  One of the positives for those…

Cash-strapped NHS diverting nurses from clinical trials, report says

Cash-strapped NHS diverting nurses from clinical trials, report says

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2018/02/14/cash-strapped-nhs-diverting-nurses-clinical-trials-report-says/ By Iain Withers The funding crisis in the NHS has led to cutbacks on vital clinical trials conducted with drug companies on new medicines, according to new research. Cash-strapped hospitals are diverting nurses away from drug research to make up for a shortfall in doctors and nurses doing clinical work with…