Eating shortly before going to bed could increase risk of cancer, finds study
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Eating shortly before going to bed could increase risk of cancer, finds study

This article was taken from: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/cancer-evening-meal-midnight-snack-prostate-breast-barcelona-a8451046.html By Alex Matthews-King Health Correspondent Longterm late night dining could have similar effects to night shift working by disrupting body clock important for regulating internal systems Midnight snacking or eating dinner too late could increase the risk of cancer, according to a study showing the damage of disrupting the body’s internal clock. Spanish scientists…

HPV jab should be given to boys, committee says
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HPV jab should be given to boys, committee says

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-44871613 By BBC Health News A jab that protects against a virus that causes cervical cancer should also be given to boys, an advisory committee has recommended. The HPV vaccine is routinely offered to girls aged 12 to 13 at secondary school and is free up until they turn 18….

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

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

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

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…