Omega-3 no protection against heart attack or strokes, say scientists
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Omega-3 no protection against heart attack or strokes, say scientists

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jul/18/omega-3-no-protection-against-heart-attack-or-strokes-say-scientists?CMP=twt_a-science_b-gdnscience By Sarah Boseley Health editor Supplements do not offer cardiovascular benefits, researchers conclude from trials involving 112,000 people The widespread belief that taking omega-3 capsules will help protect you from a heart attack, stroke or early death is wrong, according to a large and comprehensive review of the evidence. Thousands of…

Genetically modified babies given go ahead by UK ethics body
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Genetically modified babies given go ahead by UK ethics body

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/jul/17/genetically-modified-babies-given-go-ahead-by-uk-ethics-body?CMP=twt_a-science_b-gdnscience By The Nuffield Council on Bioethics says changing the DNA of a human embryo could be ‘morally permissable’ if it is in the child’s best interests The creation of babies whose DNA has been altered to give them what parents perceive to be the best chances in life has received…

NHS decision to fund new asthma drug a ‘beacon of hope’ to thousands
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NHS decision to fund new asthma drug a ‘beacon of hope’ to thousands

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/07/16/nhs-decision-fund-new-asthma-drug-beacon-hope-thousands/ By Henry Bodkin Around 100,000 people suffering from the worst form of asthma will be given access to a £12,000 treatment that promises the chance of a more normal life. Health chiefs have said the NHS will pay for injections of Benralizumab for those who cannot be helped by traditional inhalers or steroids. Patients groups…

NHS opt-in transplant policy at risk due to cuts and staff stress
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NHS opt-in transplant policy at risk due to cuts and staff stress

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jul/15/nhs-opt-in-organ-transplant-policy-at-risk-cuts-staff-stress By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Report shows transplant service short of necessary skilled staff and equipment Plans to save hundreds of lives by making everyone in England a potential organ donor could fail because hospitals are so short of transplant surgeons and specialist nurses, the NHS’s own analysis of the policy…

Heatwave causes spike in insect bite calls to NHS
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Heatwave causes spike in insect bite calls to NHS

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-44823286 By  Laurel IvesBBC Health Although many of us are enjoying the balmy temperatures of this year’s heatwave, unfortunately for some, biting insects are flourishing too. Calls to the NHS helpline 111 about insect bites are almost double the rate they normally are at this time of year. And senior doctors are…