The war on fentanyl, the drug linked to 60 deaths in the UK since 2016

Aug 08, 2017 14:51 pm UTC| Health

Could fentanyl, a synthetic opioid painkiller that has been linked to an alarming increase in drug overdose deaths in North America, now be gaining a foothold in the UK? Drugs-related deaths are increasing in the UK, and...

What happens to your body when you're stressed

Aug 07, 2017 15:43 pm UTC| Health

We all feel stressed from time to time its all part of the emotional ups and downs of life. Stress has many sources, it can come from our environment, from our bodies, or our own thoughts and how we view the world around...

Why anecdotes aren't strong evidence when it comes to quitting smoking

Aug 07, 2017 08:36 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

In the early 1990s, I was the guest of the local health service in Broken Hill, New South Wales, during a national week promoting quitting smoking. I went on the local radio and the host invited ex-smokers to call in and...

Weekly Dose: methylprednisolone, a drug for treating inflammation but not rare kidney disease

Aug 03, 2017 16:37 pm UTC| Health

Methylprednisolone is a prescription drug used to treat conditions involving inflammation, like asthma, arthritis, gout, tendinitis, transplant rejection, allergic reactions, and the skin conditions eczema and...

Are high heels bad for your health? Two experts review the evidence

Aug 03, 2017 16:34 pm UTC| Health

The answer to the question: Are high heels bad for your health? may seem obvious to some. There is copious research into the manifold ways that high heels affect their wearers well-being, but it is highly fragmented, often...

How dieting encourages your body to replace lost weight

Aug 03, 2017 16:29 pm UTC| Health

Obesity is a risk factor for numerous disorders that afflict the human race, so understanding how to maintain a healthy body weight is one of the most urgent issues facing society. By 2025, it is estimated that 18% of men...

Global genetic study involving different populations sheds light on glaucoma

Aug 03, 2017 16:25 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science Health

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eyes optic nerve and results in vision loss and irreversible blindness in some people. The diseases usually occur on their own but when they are caused by other conditions...