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…

No screening is better for women with low breast cancer risk, finds study
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No screening is better for women with low breast cancer risk, finds study

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jul/05/no-screening-better-for-women-with-low-breast-cancer-risk-finds-study By Sarah Boseley Number of women put through unnecessary tests would reduce if screening done by risk, find UCL researchers Women who are at lower risk of breast cancer – about a third of the population – would be better off not being invited for NHS screening for the disease, according to…

Could coffee replace insulin injections for diabetics?
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Could coffee replace insulin injections for diabetics?

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/jun/19/could-coffee-replace-insulin-injections-for-diabetics By Ian Sample Science editor Scientists have developed an implant which releases diabetes medication when it senses caffeine in the blood The days of the insulin pen may be numbered. According to researchers in Switzerland, the future of diabetes treatment will not be a shot in the arm after a meal, but…

Dementia risk to 50-year-olds with raised blood pressure – study
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Dementia risk to 50-year-olds with raised blood pressure – study

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/jun/13/dementia-risk-to-50-year-olds-with-raised-blood-pressure-study By Press Association Possible reason for link could be damage from silent or mini-strokes, researchers say Fifty-year-olds with slightly raised blood pressure are at an increased risk of getting dementia in later life, a new study has suggested. Study participants had a greater risk even if they did not have other heart-related problems,…

Trials begin of a saliva test for prostate cancer
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Trials begin of a saliva test for prostate cancer

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/jun/11/trials-begin-of-a-saliva-test-for-prostate-cancer By Ian Sample Science editor Simple DNA test might help to identify those men at greatest risk of developing the disease Doctors have begun a trial of a simple saliva test that aims to spot the top 10% of men who are most at risk of developing prostate cancer. One in eight men develop prostrate…