AN urgent probe has been launched by Scotland’s food safety watchdog after a severe food poisoning outbreak linked to NHS hospital desserts left three people dead down south. Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has partnered with the Food Standards Agency (FSA), UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA),… Urgent probe in Scotland after severe food poisoning outbreak from … Read more
YOU could soon grow your own Ozempic-like weight loss medication at home, scientists claim. A team of students from Canada have developed a drug-making system called Phytogene, which could change how we produce medications. 2 People could soon grow Ozempic-like medication at homeCredit:… You could soon GROW your own Ozempic-like weight loss medication at home, … Read more
CHRONIC liver disease cases will rocket by more than 54 per cent in coming decades, it has been predicted. Public health experts say the number of people in Scotland living with the illness will spike to 66,300 by 2044. 3 Alcohol-related liver disease is predicted to surge by 54 percent in the… Alarming stats reveal … Read more
NINE out of ten treatments for short-term back pain are no good, researchers have found. Anti-inflammatories, such as ibuprofen and aspirin, were the only thing proven to be of any use. 1 All the back pain remedies which don’t work revealed in major study – and the treatments you should try… All the back pain … Read more
DIET plays a vital role in reducing cancer risk. High red meat intake has been linked to increased risk of bowel cancer, while alcohol, even in moderate amounts, has been associated with a higher risk of breast cancer. 2 Risk of lung cancer may be impacted by poor diet choicesCredit: Getty Now, a… UK’s biggest … Read more
THE unhealthiest crisps, nuts and popcorn products have been revealed in a damning report. Action on Salt and Sugar exposed popular snacks that contain concerning levels of salt and sugar – including products that are marketed as healthy. 13 Regarded as a healthy snack, some nuts can contain… The WORST crisps, popcorn and nuts for … Read more
IT’S no secret the NHS is in crisis. A&E departments are overwhelmed, staff are at breaking point, patients are treated and have died in corridors — and this week Sir Keir Starmer announced the abolition of NHS England, cutting 10,000 jobs. 7 Just when I finally had a real chance at life, it… A ‘silent’ … Read more
MANY people experience acid reflux from time to time. But when is it a sign of something sinister? You’re more likely to feel that burning feeling in the chest after eating spicy foods, fatty meals, alcohol, caffeine and citrus fruits. 3 Dr Zoe Williams helps Sun readers with their health… I sweat profusely every time … Read more
FAT patients should be weighed every year so doctors can keep an eye on them, the NHS watchdog says. Closer monitoring of unhealthy people’s waistlines is being recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. 2 Fat patients should be weighed every year so doctors can keep an… Fat patients should be weighed … Read more
WHAT you eat has a crucial effect on both your general health and your fertility. A healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein has been shown to positively influence ovulation and semen quality. 1 UPFs can impact your chances of getting pregnant, according to Justin… The common foods that could harm … Read more