'I racked up £145k of debt' – Pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar

With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin. Source link

This kefir and fiber combo beat omega-3 in slashing inflammation

Researchers at the University of Nottingham report that combining specific dietary supplements may provide stronger immune and metabolic support than taking prebiotics or omega 3 alone. Their findings suggest this…

UK first as cutting-edge therapy used for 'debilitating' heart condition

A new treatment being trialled at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital allows more patients to be treated and quicker recovery. Source link

One simple daily change that could slash depression risk

Spending less time in front of the television and more time on other activities could help prevent major depressive disorder, especially during middle age. That is the conclusion of a…

Doctor who sold stolen PPE on eBay is struck off register

Dr Attiya Sheikh and her husband Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 from selling personal protective equipment during the covid pandemic. Source link

'His loss is massive': Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugs

A BBC investigation shows how nitazene deaths have risen and the illegal drug market is changing. Source link

Medical neglect contributed to mother's death, inquest finds

A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells’s blood clot, an inquest hears. Source link

Changing when you eat dramatically reduced Crohn’s disease symptoms

A randomized controlled trial funded by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation found that time-restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, significantly lowered disease activity and systemic inflammation in adults with…

Just 5 weeks of brain training may protect against dementia for 20 years

Older adults who took part in a short program designed to sharpen how quickly they process visual information were less likely to develop dementia years later. The training, known as…

Sunbed ads spreading harmful misinformation to young people

Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds. Source link