Did you take a summer holiday this year? Studies say you should have.
International health news
- Aspirin could give edge to cancer therapies – new studies in mice has shown that the use of aspirin could prevent tumors from ‘hiding’, making them easier to treat.
- Weight loss surgery could help combat diabetes – type-2 diabetes was found to be cured for up to 5 years in some patients, with sugar levels much more manageable among those not cured.
- When will you die? – “ageing signature” in cells could help to see how well or badly your body is ageing, and predict likelihood of certain illnesses and life expectancy.
Health advice
- Too much steak puts health at stake – the WHO are expected to announce new guidelines on the amount of red meat you should eat, as new studies suggest a possible link to bowel cancer.
- Time to take that holiday – taking time for a vacation not only reduces stress and gives you a tan, but can also reduce your risk of heart disease.
- Getting enough shut-eye could shut out colds – a new study published by ‘Sleep’ found that people who got 6 hours or more of sleep each night were less likely to catch a cold.
Country health updates
- USA: High health insurance price increases expected – prices for plans included in the Affordable Care Act expected to spike, with BlueCross already having had a 36% rise approved.
- Greece: A crumbling healthcare system – 50% cuts in funding to state-run healthcare in Greece leads to comparisons to third world countries.
- UK: Food bank reliance could lead to future health problems – the lack of nutritional value found in food available at food banks could lead to health problems in the future, partly due to difficulty in storing fresh produce.
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