Genes linked to antibiotic-resistant superbugs found in Arctic
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Genes linked to antibiotic-resistant superbugs found in Arctic

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jan/28/genes-linked-to-antibiotic-resistant-superbugs-found-in-arctic By Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent Discovery of genes, possibly carried by birds or humans, shows rapid spread of crisis Genes associated with antibiotic-resistant superbugs have been discovered in the high Arctic, one of the most remote places on earth, showing the rapid spread and global nature of the resistance problem. The genes were…

‘Living medicine’ helps make toxic ammonia breakthrough
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‘Living medicine’ helps make toxic ammonia breakthrough

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/jan/16/living-medicine-helps-make-toxic-ammonia-breakthrough By Ian Sample Science editor Using genetically modified bugs to prolong life was ‘fanciful’ until recently, says scientist A “living medicine” made from genetically modified bugs has prolonged the lives of animals with severe metabolic disease in a landmark test of the treatment. Researchers created the medicine by making a common strain…

Nutritionists launch portion size guide to tackle overeating
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Nutritionists launch portion size guide to tackle overeating

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/jan/14/nutritionists-launch-portion-size-guide-to-tackle-overeating By Sarah Boseley Health editor at the Guardian news Recommendations focus on how much people should eat during the day to stay healthy Ministers and public health experts have long been telling us we eat too much sugar, saturated fat and salt but less attention has been paid to the size of…

Blow to low carb diet as landmark study finds high fibre cuts heart disease risk
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Blow to low carb diet as landmark study finds high fibre cuts heart disease risk

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jan/10/high-fibre-diets-cut-heart-disease-risk-landmark-study-finds By Sarah Boseley Health editor Review commissioned by WHO says fibre in ‘good’ carbohydrates such as wholegrain bread and oats has protective effect Eating more fibre, found in wholegrain cereals, pasta and bread as well as nuts and pulses, will cut people’s chances of heart disease and early death, according to a…

Children’s hospices to receive funding boost under NHS plans
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Children’s hospices to receive funding boost under NHS plans

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This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/12/27/childrens-hospices-receive-funding-boost-nhs-plans/ By Laura Donnelly, health editor Health officials will increase funding for children’s hospices to up to £25 million a year, the head of the NHS has announced. Simon Stevens said care of terminally ill children was a top priority for the NHS, as he promised an expansion of services which mean help…