Category: Healthcare

Results of an international trial show that a combination of drugs could help extend the lives of patients suffering melanoma – the most dangerous form of skin cancer.  During the… Read more »

International health news World’s best selling soft drink less safe than tap water  –  Buying bottled water damages our environment and studies suggest that there are no health benefits compared… Read more »

This year, World No Tobacco Day falls on Sunday 31st May. The World Health Organisation use this opportunity every year to remind the global population of the serious health risks… Read more »

  A new combination drug therapy could provide hope for thousands of cystic fibrosis sufferers and greatly improve their quality of life. Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that affects… Read more »

International health news Quarter of middle-aged person’s skin cells contain cancerous mutations   –  Experts say prevention is the best defence against damage from the sun. How we store food could… Read more »

International health news Shift work linked to health problems  – Disrupted sleeping patterns can raise risk of metabolic disorders. New therapy improves lives of cystic fibrosis sufferers – A new drug that… Read more »

At least one person dies every ten minutes from rabies. This is a shocking statistic for a disease that is nearly completely preventable and virtually eradicated in a number of… Read more »

International health news Personality disorders treated inappropriately by psychiatrists – behaviour therapy is considered time-consuming resulting in the over-prescription of drugs. A horrifying reminder of what life without vaccines was… Read more »

Interpol has issued a global warning about the dangers of the diet pill known as 2.4-Dinitrophenol, or DNP. The world police agency raised the alarm in 190 countries by issuing… Read more »

International health news Melanoma Monday raises awareness for deadliest form of skin cancer – Since May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, every year the first Monday in May is named… Read more »