Health

Junior Doctors Begin 4-Day Strike Amid NHS Concerns NHS Providers Warns of Critical Services Under Strain BMA Demands Pay Increase While Strikes Continue Junior physicians have begun a four-day walkout, with health officials warning that the NHS cannot withstand further disruption. The British Medical Association (BMA) members' strike began at 07:00 BST on...

Isometric Exercises Found Most Effective for Lowering Blood Pressure. Researchers Challenge Current Exercise Recommendations for Hypertension. Cardio and Other Exercises Beneficial, but Isometric Training Tops Them All. According to new research, cardio, resistance training, and HIIT regimens were all beneficial for lowering blood pressure, but sitting still was superior. Researchers have identified the...

Nutritionist Defends Organic Food Despite Higher Cost. Organic Produce Contains More Polyphenols, Beneficial Antioxidants. Tips for Incorporating Organic Foods and Reducing Chemical Additives in Diet. You might find the price to be excessive. Nevertheless, according to a prominent nutritionist, organic food is truly worth the extra cost. Professor Tim Spector of King's College London...

Junior Physicians to Stage Fifth Strike in Pay Dispute Strike Dates and Demands BMA Urges Government to Resume Negotiations to Avert Strikes In August, junior physicians in England will go on strike for four days, their fifth strike in this pay dispute. The strike will begin on Friday, August 11 at 07:00 BST...

Improved Care for Women Who Experience Pregnancy Loss Introduction of Voluntary Certificate for Parents of Babies Lost Before 24 Weeks Independent Review Results in Commitments for Better Support and Recognition Women who lose a baby during pregnancy have been assured better care, including more dignified means of collecting and storing the remains. Additionally,...

Longest strike: Junior doctors in England commence their longest strike over pay Disruptions expected: NHS warns patients to expect significant disruptions during the strike Pay discussions: Government refusal to negotiate before the protest described as "baffling" by junior doctors The NHS has warned patients to expect significant disruptions as junior doctors in...

Smartwatch detects early signs of Parkinson's disease Slower movement patterns may indicate Parkinson's risk Smartwatch data can help identify individuals for clinical trials A smartwatch could detect Parkinson's disease up to seven years before the onset of crucial symptoms. People who are destined to develop Parkinson's disease are slower for years before diagnosis,...

Altruistic acts linked to reduced risk of chronic pain Donating money and volunteering show positive impact on health The health benefits of kindness and acts of compassion Maintaining health and avoiding chronic pain requires regular exercise, a good food, and a healthy weight. However, scientists have identified another, more unlikely factor that can...

A DIY dilemma: Self-medication or seeking medical help for finger injury? Rise in self-medication: Survey reveals increasing number of individuals resorting to self-help The case for self-care: Debate over the need to reduce reliance on medical professionals for minor ailments To assure a healthy supply of winter greens, I planted kale seedlings...

Significant increase in type 1 diabetes cases among infants and adolescents during Covid-19 Researchers seek to understand the cause of the rise in diabetes diagnoses Lockdown measures and reduced pathogen exposure may play a role in the increased incidence Researchers have observed an unusual increase in the number of infants and adolescents...

NHS workforce plan: Doubling university spots and creating new roles to address staffing shortages Challenges and concerns: Poor working conditions, delayed plan, and need for staff compensation Training and retention initiatives: Apprenticeships, shortened medical degrees, and efforts to improve employee retention and career development A huge NHS England workforce strategy will train...

The Controversial Concept of 'Indulgence Days' in Diets Benefits of Incorporating Cheat Days into a Healthy Diet Research and Studies on the Effects of Indulgence Days on Weight Loss and Adherence The 'indulgence day' is a controversial concept within the diet community. Some view it as a brief reprieve from a strict diet,...