GPs’ uncertainty at dealing with those bereaved by suicide revealed
Interviews carried out by The University of Manchester with GPs of parents whose children have died by suicide have revealed a lack of knowledge and confidence on how…
AED Accessibility a Barrier During Cardiac Arrest
There’s just a 1 in 5 chance that a potentially life-saving automated external defibrillator will be nearby when someone experiences cardiac arrest and a 20 to 30 percent…
DASH Diet May Help Prevent Gout Flares
New research indicates that a healthy diet can effectively lower blood levels of uric acid, a known trigger of gout. The findings are published in Arthritis & Rheumatology,…
Car drivers are four kilograms heavier than cyclists, new study reveals
People who drive cars as their main form of transport are on average heavier than those who cycle, according to an ongoing Europe-wide study.Researchers have so far monitored…
Lack of fresh food choices linked to signs of early heart disease
A lack of access to nearby stores selling fresh food may increase residents’ risk of developing the signs of early heart disease, according to new research in the…