The risk of premature death — including from cancer or cardiovascular disease — is reduced by around a quarter among those who eat chilli peppers, a study found. Researchers from the US found that the anti-inflammatory properties of capsaicin — the compound that gives peppers their fiery taste — may have wide health benefits. These include … Read more
A premature baby stuck in an America hospital for five months with a 10 per cent chance of survival is now thriving back in the UK. Lily Borrill, who has just celebrated her first birthday, was born prematurely in Baltimore, US, at 25 weeks, while her parents were on holiday. Weighing just 1lb 11oz, baby … Read more
Scientists discover an ‘off switch’ for vision loss in premature babies and diabetics that prevents blood vessels growing over the retina Researchers found a protein linked to the regression of blood vessels in mice These blood vessels in mouse eyes naturally disappear soon after they are born As they disappear levels of the protein found … Read more
Twitter to remove or label tweets about election rigging or premature results to combat misinformation Twitter announced it will remove or label misleading tweets starting next week The firm will sniff out those with false information regarding the election This includes election rigging, premature results and vote tallying By Afp and Stacy Liberatore For Dailymail.com … Read more
Women who have a premature baby are twice as likely to die young, new study suggests Greatest risk of death highest in the first decade after birth but persists 40 years Study published in British Medical Journal and led by Swedish Research Council The findings show ‘clinical follow-up’ is needed to check for chronic disorders … Read more
Mothers who give birth to premature babies are at nearly TWICE the risk of dying early compared to other women, study finds An Icahn School of Medicine study reviewed records on more than two million women Swedish who gave birth between 1973 and 2015 Women who delivered before they were 37 weeks pregnant were 1.7 … Read more
Hospital emergency rooms, hallways and even children’s hospitals around the world flooded with coronavirus patients as the pandemic engulfed much of the world this year. But doctors at several hospitals scattered across the globe noticed that one ward of their facilities was conspicuously quiet: the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Usually busy with medical staff … Read more
Elderly people are being encouraged to engage in daily exercise, such as a daily walk or bike ride, to reduce the likelihood of premature death. Scientists found that physical activity levels are directly correlated with lower risk of death from all causes. Over a ten-year period, thousands of people aged between 65 and 84 were … Read more
Union chiefs have today hit out at reports that the government could look to re-open primary schools in England as early as June 1 and warned decision makers they face losing the confidence of head teachers and staff if plans are rushed. Kevin Courtney, General Secretary of the National Education Union, the largest teachers’ trade … Read more
Adding 10 percent more tree cover in Philadelphia could prevent 403 premature deaths a year and generate $4billion in new economic activity, new study finds A new study calculated the benefits of adding more trees to Philadelphia The team found that increasing the tree canopy 10 percent could save 403 lives A healthier population would … Read more