December 2, 2023
By Emily Joshu Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 14:31 EST, 30 November 2023 | Updated: 15:20 EST, 30 November 2023 Going vegan lowers people’s risk of heart problems in a matter of weeks, according to a unique study on identical twins. Siblings who followed a vegan diet had ‘significantly’ lower cholesterol, better blood sugar levels, and
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Healthtech startup Zyla Health has raised $4 million in its series A funding round led by Exfinity Venture Partners. The round also saw participation from Sony Innovation Fund, Venture Catalysts and Aureoulis led by Paula Mariwala. The newly raised funds will be used to accelerate growth across its three key verticals of insurance, corporates, and
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The NSW government has issued a dire warning as more than 2000 paramedics have pledged to not renew their registration, leaving them unable to perform several medical procedures from January 1. Tense and protracted wage negotiations between the Health Services Union (HSU) failed to reach an agreement on Friday, less than a month before the
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Scientists have released the largest ever set of patients’ genetic data that could drive new tests, treatments and cures, in a ‘momentous landmark for medical research’. UK Biobank published whole genome sequencing data for half a million people. Researchers said it provides ‘the most detailed picture of human health that exists’ and equips them with the ‘ultimate
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London – England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations after deciding to take a break from international rugby “to prioritize his and his family’s mental well-being.” “Owen Farrell has decided to take a break from international rugby in order to prioritize his and his family’s mental wellbeing,” English Premiership
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Heading into the party season, partaking of too many holiday spirits can leave you with an unwelcome hangover — and can also wreak havoc on your gut health. “In addition to being a significant contributor to weight gain due to high-calorie density, alcohol can also reduce our ability to fight infections and increase the risk
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Childhood pneumonia cases are surging in the Netherlands, a health agency in the country has reported. During the week of Nov. 13-19, there were 103 pneumonia cases in the Netherlands out of every 100,000 children between the ages of 5 and 14. That was an increase from 83 the prior week, according to the Netherlands
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Sky News host Chris Kenny says selfies are a “modern health hazard”. According to Mr Kenny, increasing numbers of people have died from taking selfie photos. “Like falling off cliffs, off waterfall ledges because they’re taking selfies,” he said. “Analysts tell us the victims are most likely to be female tourists in their early 20s.”
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In the thick of cold and flu season in the winter, U.S. death rates have ranged 8% to 12% higher than in warmer months, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Given this higher risk, experts say it’s more important than ever for people to take care of their health. Jamie Winn, a South Carolina
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Three friends have “smashed” a rowing world record by working together as a “well-oiled machine” as a means of symbolically highlighting the importance of getting support from others if you are struggling with your mental health. British adventurer and endurance athlete Isaac Kenyon, PhD student Graham Moore and IT engineer Alex Pierrot completed the 30-hour
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