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Around a third of all adults in the UK are living with high blood pressure - also known as hypertension. Fortunately, there's a number of things you can do to bring it down - with simple changes often proving the most effective. A diet high in salt (or sodium) can raise blood pressure, leading to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Obvious things such as not sprinkling it all over your meals is a good place to start, but really you need to limit those foods that contain deceptively high amounts of sodium in the first place. The Heart Research Institute UK (HRI) says smoked and processed meats are a particular problem, with often large quantities of salt found in sausages, bacon, ham, salami, canned meat and pâté. Now this doesn't mean you need to completely cut out 'the fun stuff', but it's advised you should eat them sparingly. Blood Pressure UK explains: “ Salt makes your body hold onto water. If you eat too much, the extra water in your blood means … [Read more...] about Lower blood pressure by slashing these foods from your diet, says health body

A new drug combination could give prostate cancer patients months of extra life and revolutionise treatment. The usual procedure when the disease has spread is to fight tumours with drugs that block testosterone. In aggressive cases, however, this hormone therapy can cease to be effective. According to The Mirror , scientists have added olaparib - a DNA repair enzyme blocker in cancer cells - to the testosterone stopper abiratone. After a trial involving 800 men, the combination was found to prolong the life of stage 4 patients by an average of 7.4 months compared with abiratone on its own. A new drug combination could give prostate cancer patients months of extra life and revolutionise treatment. [File image] 68-year-old Dave Kinsey, from Wigan, Lancashire, went to the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester to participate in the PROpel trial, which is funded by Merck and AstraZeneca. When he was diagnosed in 2016 and given three to five years, a blood … [Read more...] about New drug combination could give prostate cancer patients months of extra life and revolutionise treatment

Ever farted and wondered why it felt warmer than previous wind? Well, fear not. A professor explained why our flatulence can differ in 'temperature' and shared the reason behind why trumps might sound different. READ MORE: 'I'm proud to flaunt my stoma bag but TikTok keeps labelling my videos as sexual' While passing wind is one of the more taboo subjects, getting well acquainted with your farts is rather important. As a typical person breaks wind between five and 15 times a day, you're bound to have a wide range of squeaks and sounds coming from your bottom. And the temperature of your pop-off is one to keep an eye on. Lisa Ganjhu, DO, clinical associate professor in the Division of Gastroenterology at NYU Langone Health, noted that farts can feel ‘hot’ as they exit the body. However, this is more to do with perception rather than a temperature change. "Everything is based on your body temperature," the professor explained to Men's Health. "The heat of the … [Read more...] about People are only just realising why some farts feel warmer than others

Dr Deepak Bhatt, a top cardiologist at Mount Sinai, told DailyMail.com eating too much in general is bad for your cardiovascular system A top heart doctor has revealed the seven foods he never eats to keep his ticker healthy. While obvious choices like fast food, alcohol and red meat make Dr Deepak Bhatt's no-go list, there are several culprits that may surprise you. Dr Bhatt, a cardiologist at Mount Sinai in New York, said 'the best advice in terms of a heart healthy diet, is a diet that is relatively low in calories'. Heart disease is the biggest killer worldwide and in the US, accounting for almost 700,000 American deaths annually. Coconut oil Despite being hailed in the late 2010s as an ultimate health food, evidence is beginning to mount that coconut oil is not so great for your heart, according to Dr Bhatt. Coconut oil contains more saturated fat than lard — which can cause a build up of cholesterol in blood vessels. It is also used in studies in mice and rats … [Read more...] about I’m a cardiologist. These are the seven foods I’ll never eat — and why

British Heart Foundation: Understanding blood clots SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Blood clotting is a process required to prevent excessive bleeding when we get a cut. However, clots that do not dissolve by themselves are cause for concern. This is because they can travel to vital organs in the body, disrupting blood flow. Related articles Dragon's Den businessman found dead at home had penned loving note Mum told son had food poisoning - months later he died of cancer If this happens it can result in life-threatening emergencies such as a stroke or pulmonary embolism. A common condition associated with blood clots is deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is when a clot forms in a deep … [Read more...] about Woman, 18, thought she had pulled a muscle – turned out to be dangerous blood clots

Tesco Clubcard scheme is the perfect way for Brits to collect points on their food shop. Customers can get 1 point for every £1 spent in store to use on many things, including the cinema. But now the supermarket giant announced it is cutting the value of its Clubcard rewards scheme. READ MORE: Shoppers go wild for budget exfoliator that leaves skin 'nourished and softer than ever' From June 14, points will be worth twice their value when cashed in, rather than the three times they are now. The scheme enables shoppers to collect points for money spent at Tesco and exchange them for vouchers. Some shoppers reacted with disappointment after the announcement. Jason Murray said the perks offered by Tesco's Clubcard were the "only reason" he shopped there. He told the BBC : I don't quite think they understand how much of an attraction their Clubcard is to their customers. "The customer is key and in my opinion holds all the cards. "What I will lose via … [Read more...] about Tesco announces huge changes to Clubcard scheme – and shoppers aren’t happy

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 26 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Smelling other people’s sweat might not seem like a desirable activity, yet a new study from Sweden suggests that exposure to body odor could be an alternative therapy for social anxiety . The study’s findings were presented at the European Congress of Psychiatry, held from Aug. 25-Aug. 28 in Paris. Elisa Vigna, the lead researcher from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden , said at the conference that when people are in a certain "state of mind" and then sweat, their perspiration includes certain molecules — or "chemo-signals" — that convey their "emotional state" and elicit "corresponding responses" in those who smell it. PRINCE HARRY SAYS PSYCHEDELIC DRUGS HELPED HIM — BUT WHAT ABOUT THE RISKS AND DANGERS? "The results of our preliminary study show that combining these … [Read more...] about Sniffing body odor from sweat could reduce social anxiety, new research suggests

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology installed a program in a Microsoft Hololens 2 so that it could give people “x-ray vision.” You know, one of Superman’s abilities (sort of)! The MIT upgrade lets wearers see objects with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags obstructed by solid objects. As a result, the technology could expand the real-life applications of augmented reality. For example, it could help retailers locate warehouse goods quickly. How does the Microsoft Hololens 2 use “x-ray vision?” Photo Credit: mixed-news.com The MIT researchers named their technology X-AR, which uses wireless signals and computer vision to let people see things invisible to the naked eye. It combines “high-tech antennas, wireless signal processing algorithms, and AI-based fusion of different sensors.“ The AR-conformal wide-band antenna provides the Microsoft Hololens 2 with Radio Frequency (RF) sensing features. Moreover, the accessory is lightweight, … [Read more...] about Microsoft Hololens 2 MIT Upgrade Lets You See Through Walls

Isobelle is now receiving treatment (Image: LiverpoolEcho) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A mum desperate for answers recalled the moment she realised something was wrong with her daughter when she noticed her head was a "funny shape". Tracey Harney became concerned with the shape of little Isobelle's head shortly after she was born, saying it appeared "long and thin", but doctors insisted that there was nothing wrong with her. The concerned mum said that Isobelle, born in May 2020, was a "little fussier" than her brother and soon started to bang her head against the wall. Related articles Meghan and Harry 'used LA club front door despite secret entrance' Drivers urged to stay safe on roads as daylight savings … [Read more...] about Mum’s horror at diagnosis for two-year-old who banged her ‘funny-shaped head’ against wall

close Video Superbugs could kill 10 million a year by 2050, report finds Dr. Marc Siegel reports Most patients who are admitted to hospitals with acute viral infections are given antibiotics by their doctors or health care providers as a precaution against bacterial co-infection. Yet new research suggests this practice may not improve their survival rates. Researchers investigated the impact of antibiotic use on survival in more than 2,100 patients in a hospital in Norway between the years 2017 and 2021, Reuters reported. 'SILENT PANDEMIC' WARNING FROM WHO: BACTERIA KILLING TOO MANY PEOPLE DUE TO ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE The researchers found that giving antibiotics to people with common respiratory infections was unlikely to lower the risk of death within 30 days. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic , antibiotics were prescribed for around 70% of COVID-19 patients in some countries, Reuters also said. … [Read more...] about Why antibiotics may not help patients survive their viral infections: new research