Children with asthma may have lower levels of beneficial bacteria in their gut. Studio Nut/ Shutterstock The trillions of bacteria living in our gut have an extraordinary effect on our health. They’re in charge of digestion, breaking down the foods we eat and extracting their vitamins and minerals. A healthy,Continue Reading
Thousands of women who have gone through the menopause could benefit from a new drug that reduces the risk of bone fractures. Abaloparatide – which is sold as Eladynos and made by Theramex – has been given the green light for NHS use by the National Institute for Health andContinue Reading
A California nurse is threatening to take legal action against Southwest Airlines as she was left “humiliated” after allegedly being kicked off a flight for her “disfiguring” genetic disorder. Brianna Solari from Roseville boarded Southwest Flight 3471 from Hollywood Burbank Airport at around 12pm on Thursday when she said sheContinue Reading
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock This article was written with the help of my pets. When I lost focus or started to tire, I grabbed my dogs’ leads and they happily joined me for some fresh air and a little outdoor adventure. I freely admit that my pets help my ownContinue Reading
Newly qualified nurses have been left struggling to find entrance-level jobs as budget cuts force the NHS to cut vacancies by a quarter, The Independent has learnt. NHS leaders said the financial squeeze on the sector meant employers have cut jobs across the board, including frontline staff. New nurses describedContinue Reading
Fahroni/Shutterstock Most antibiotics are natural products of bacteria and other microorganisms from the environment. They are part of a silent chemical warfare among microorganisms in soils, rivers and seas right now. The fact that they are natural products that have been around for millions of years means that even asContinue Reading
Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock Choosing which sunscreen to use can be mind-boggling. Should you choose one with the highest sun protection factor (SPF) or another with “reef-safe” or “coral-friendly” credentials? Is it best to opt for a spray or a lotion? What’s the difference between a mineral or chemical-based formula? On my venturesContinue Reading
Junior doctor strikes could end following the offer of a 22% pay increase – and our community have been having their say on the proposals. When we asked, many Independent readers expressed dissatisfaction with how the Tories previously managed the NHS, criticising the former government for underfunding, mistreating doctors, andContinue Reading
Left unchecked, oral disease can lead to many serious health problems. My Ocean Production/ Shutterstock Oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, are among the the most widespread chronic illnesses globally – affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people. They pose a significant problem not just because of howContinue Reading
GPs across England have voted overwhelmingly in favour of unprecedented strike action which could last for months. More than 8,500 GPs took part in a vote, the British Medical Association (BMA) said, with 98.3 per cent backing collective action. Strike action will begin on Thursday and doctors have said itContinue Reading
