Switching from butter to plant oils may lower risk of early death
Independent - 07-Mar-2025A major study finds plant-based oils may help reduce the risk of early death
Jane Kirby
Details last updated 11-Jun-2019
Articles written by Jane Kirby
UK launches world-first genetic surveillance system to combat future pandemics
Independent - 30-Jan-2025Revolutionizing disease detection to safeguard against future health threats
Public support for AI in healthcare: A fine balance
Independent - 03-Dec-2024Most support sharing health data for AI, but concerns over privacy and human contact persist
NHS is testing an AI tool, Tortus, to reduce doctors’ administrative tasks
Independent - 11-Nov-2024Early tests show Tortus can accurately filter out background noise and focus on relevant information
Relax, blood sugar spikes are natural, skip the monitor if you’re not diabetic
Independent - 27-Jun-2024Blood sugar monitors might actually cause anxiety and unhealthy eating habits
Persistent loneliness linked to 56% higher risk of stroke in older adults
Independent - 25-Jun-2024This highlights the need to address chronic loneliness as a public health concern
Fewer people are dying from cancer, but more people are getting it
Independent - 13-Mar-2024Prostate, breast, liver, and kidney cancers are driving this increase
A pill that transforms into a balloon inside stomach can help you lose weight
Independent - 23-Jan-2024People using the pill lost an average of 10-15% of their body weight in 4 months
Moving around, even for a few minutes, is healthier for your heart than sitting
Independent - 10-Nov-2023Try to replace some of your sitting time with standing or walking
People who socialise more, live longer, especially helpful in old age
Independent - 08-Mar-2023People are less likely to die the more often they socialise
Ultra-processed foods effect overall health, may increase risk for cancer
Independent - 01-Feb-2023Studies also link UPFs with heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes besides cancer
Exercise rather than dieting is more important for a longer and healthier life
Independent - 20-Sep-2021Even if you are naturally skinny, you still need to exercise to keep your body healthy
Study finds link between CVD and childhood popularity
Independent - 06-Oct-2020One-third increased risk is low compared to impact of other lifestyle choices
London air is no longer safe to breathe because of pollution
Independent - 05-Dec-2019Legislators need to take air pollution seriously and toughen up to WHO standards
Antibiotic resistance is on the rise: a 9 per cent rise in the past year
Independent - 31-Oct-2019Clock is ticking for antibiotics, so we need to act now and preserve them
Glucosamine intake leads to lower risk of heart disease and stroke
Independent - 14-May-2019Reduces levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation
