Magnesium and vitamin D combo a ‘reasonable approach’ to modestly lower blood pressure: review
Writing in Nutrition Research, researchers from Harvard University and the University of Madrid suggested that randomized controlled trials…
Cheap home gym essentials from Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports: Home gym for cheap If you’re looking to get fit without paying for a pricey gym…
MS patients’ quality of life associated with walking performance and functional capacity
A study by the University of Eastern Finland found that quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis…
Paxlovid, long Covid, weed, Trump drug deals: Morning Rounds
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£87m surgical centre opens aimed at cutting Somerset waiting lists
“We’ve got two bonuses here. One is that we’ve increased our capacity, so we have additional operating theatre…
Restraint in mental health hospitals: what families want staff to understand
A mother discovered her son was restrained 33 times in six weeks. Another was told her distressed daughter…
Prenatal Vitamins Tested for Pesticides, Lead, Phthalates, & PFAS
Which prenatal vitamins contain the lowest levels of potentially harmful contaminants, including pesticides, heavy metals, PFAS “forever chemicals,” and…
These 5 Basic Fitness Tests Separate Fit Men Over 40 from Everyone Else – See Where You Stand
Turning 40 doesn’t mean you have to slow down. But it is worth checking that your strength, mobility…
Nearly 1 in 3 young women haven’t had cervical cancer screening
Nearly 1 in 3 young women haven’t had cervical cancer screening. A doctor explains the risks Cervical cancer…
Denmark versus UK: which country gets more health for their money?
Denmark and the UK both wear the badge of universal healthcare with pride. Nobody is turned away, nobody…
New chair for Essex mental health trust board appointed
A new interim chairwoman has been appointed at an NHS trust at the centre of an ongoing mental…
Need or hype? Here’s all you need to know about supplements
Everybody’s recommending a supplement these days, whether it’s your social media feed, your next-door neighbour, or your best…