Breast cancer cells’ self-sacrificial behaviour uncovered as potential cause of relapse

A study led by the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine discovered that certain breast tumour cells sacrifice their own growth to aid other cells in resisting chemotherapy. For patients with early-stage breast cancer, there is a 7 to 11 per cent chance of relapse within five years after receiving initial treatment, and this […]

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Breast cancer cells’ self-sacrificial behaviour uncovered as potential cause of relapse

A study led by the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine discovered that certain breast tumour cells sacrifice their own growth to aid other cells in resisting chemotherapy. For patients with early-stage breast cancer, there is a 7 to 11 per cent chance of relapse within five years after receiving initial treatment, and this […]

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Plant-based diet significantly reduces the risk of developing type two diabetes

New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that a substantial number of type two diabetes cases could be avoided through adopting a healthy plant-based diet. The study, published in Diabetes & Metabolism, shows a high quality plant-based diet, characterised by a higher intake of fruits, vegetables and wholegrains, can significantly reduce the risk […]

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Plant-based diet significantly reduces the risk of developing type two diabetes

New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that a substantial number of type two diabetes cases could be avoided through adopting a healthy plant-based diet. The study, published in Diabetes & Metabolism, shows a high quality plant-based diet, characterised by a higher intake of fruits, vegetables and wholegrains, can significantly reduce the risk […]

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Urgent Help Needed: First aid for dogs

URGENT HELP NEEDED – Do you know anyone who has used first aid to save their dog? Emma Hammett of  First Aid for Life and First Aid for Pets, and a regular contributor to Hippocratic Post, has been approached by the BBC to feature on Morning Live. However, she needs one more case study to […]

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Urgent Help Needed: First aid for dogs

URGENT HELP NEEDED – Do you know anyone who has used first aid to save their dog? Emma Hammett of  First Aid for Life and First Aid for Pets, and a regular contributor to Hippocratic Post, has been approached by the BBC to feature on Morning Live. However, she needs one more case study to […]

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Loneliness can take as much of a toll on mental and physical health

Leading psychologists have warned that loneliness can be as dangerous to people’s mental and physical health as behaviours such as smoking and a lack of exercise, calling for ‘systemic societal change’ this festive season. The British Psychological Society is urging action from the government to tackle what it calls the ‘scourge’ of loneliness and is […]

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Loneliness can take as much of a toll on mental and physical health

Leading psychologists have warned that loneliness can be as dangerous to people’s mental and physical health as behaviours such as smoking and a lack of exercise, calling for ‘systemic societal change’ this festive season. The British Psychological Society is urging action from the government to tackle what it calls the ‘scourge’ of loneliness and is […]

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BSPD urges “Don’t forget the children”

As the bell tolls for NHS dentistry, BSPD urges “Don’t forget the children”. A statement from Claire Stevens CBE, BSPD Spokesperson: “Amid this crisis in NHS dentistry and discussions of a core offer, we must make children’s oral health the priority. Paediatric dentists are urging all political parties to make provision for early access to preventatively-focused […]

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BSPD urges “Don’t forget the children”

As the bell tolls for NHS dentistry, BSPD urges “Don’t forget the children”. A statement from Claire Stevens CBE, BSPD Spokesperson: “Amid this crisis in NHS dentistry and discussions of a core offer, we must make children’s oral health the priority. Paediatric dentists are urging all political parties to make provision for early access to preventatively-focused […]

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