Health

‘Safe’ painkiller under great scrutiny due to serious side effects The world’s most prescribed opioid for pain has been shown to provide limited relief benefits while increasing the risk of fatal cardiovascular events. Research published in BMJ Journals states that Tramadol, the world’s most popular opioid painkiller, with more than 16 million prescriptions written in…

Surprising fact discovered for women who wear makeup Living your fashion fairytale can even have a positive impact on depression, especially in older women. So put on some lipstick or curl those lashes with some mascara! Research has shown that women who regularly apply makeup appear to have better psychological well-being than women who go…

The myth of the ‘man flu’ debunked in the great male-female debate A health expert has settled a long-standing debate over whether the ‘man flu’ really exists and whether men suffer worse compared to women when they get the flu. This comes after the NHS reported that Britain is facing an “unprecedented” flu season, with…

Is poor sleep responsible for your winter blues? Find out Have you ever woken up feeling sleepy even though you’ve had enough hours of sleep? Have you ever felt like you didn’t want to get out of your cozy bed because of the winter blues? You may have depression or anxiety caused by sleep apnea….

Easy weight loss tips for winter Many people decide that starting tomorrow they will exercise or go to the gym, but they never do. Some give up on their fitness transformation before reaching their weight loss goals because they fail to lose weight despite trying different diet and exercise routines. Morning routines are the key…

Research suggests that a lack of nutrition may be part of the anxiety problem Anxiety is a feeling where an individual believes that their brain is betraying them. Now researchers are wondering whether some of that betrayal is due to a missing ingredient or nutrient in a regular diet. A new analysis from UC Davis…

Does your drink increase your risk of cancer? See what experts say A lesser known fact is that alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing cancer. Health experts from the American Institute for Cancer Research, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) all agree that alcohol is…

Risk of high blood pressure hidden behind chronic pain Chronic pain is one of the most common problems. It can come from the back, neck, hips, knees, abdomen or even the entire body. In some people, the pain lasts for months or years and slowly becomes part of everyday life. New research now suggests that…

Breakfast tips to keep energy levels stable during winter Whether you’re at risk for type 2 diabetes or are just trying to keep your energy levels stable, there are several reasons why it’s helpful to keep your blood sugar levels in balance. Breakfast is the first opportunity of the day to do that, and food…

Shocking testosterone fact comes to light For more than 80 years, men have been told that testosterone helps the growth of prostate cancer. But over the past twenty years, a very different perspective has emerged. The prostate is a small gland located below the bladder. Its job is to produce the fluid that transports the…

Experts discuss symptoms of early dementia: find out if you have it It is estimated that around 982,000 people in Britain are living with dementia, and by 2040 this is estimated to rise to 1.4 million. The global situation is also expected to deteriorate significantly World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts a tripling of cases by…

New drug treatment will change the way alcoholism works An 18-week experimental study, published in Clinical and experimental alcohol research, When examining the effects of the drug topiramate on tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption, no differences were found between the groups treated with topiramate and those given a placebo treatment in the last four weeks…