Keyhole op used to remove head tumour in UK first
Experts in Leeds say new technology now allows them to reach previously “inoperable” tumours. BBC News Experts in Leeds say new technology now allows them to reach previously “inoperable” tumours.
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Why sleep quality is so important – and so difficult to measure
Sleeping a solid 8 hours isn’t the whole story and the quality of your sleep might matter more. But what does sleep quality mean and how can we measure it? New Scientist – Health Sleeping a solid 8 hours isn’t the whole story and the quality of your sleep might matter more. But what does sleep…
Do we actually know what a healthy gut microbiome looks like?
The gut microbiome has tremendous potential for helping us treat, or even prevent, many different conditions – but first, we need to understand it better New Scientist – Health The gut microbiome has tremendous potential for helping us treat, or even prevent, many different conditions – but first, we need to understand it better
Various brands of eggs recalled in Canada after testing finds Salmonella
Burnbrae Farms is recalling various brands of eggs from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), this recall was triggered by test results. Brands of recalled eggs include: Compliments, Foremost, Golden Valley Eggs, IGA, Western Family and more. The recalled products were… Continue Reading Food Recalls, Burnbrae Farms,…
Why your chronotype is key to figuring out how much sleep you need
Is 8 hours of sleep really the right amount for you? Understanding your personal chronotype could be a better way to approach how much time you should spend in bed New Scientist – Health Is 8 hours of sleep really the right amount for you? Understanding your personal chronotype could be a better way to approach…
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy lower the risk of 42 conditions
The benefits of taking GLP-1 agonists seem to outweigh the risks, at least when taken for approved uses, according to an assessment of how the drugs affect 175 conditions New Scientist – Health The benefits of taking GLP-1 agonists seem to outweigh the risks, at least when taken for approved uses, according to an assessment of…
The surprising relationship between your microbiome and sleeping well
Research is revealing the complex relationship between sleep and the gut microbiome, raising the prospect that eating better during the day might help you get a better night’s rest New Scientist – Health Research is revealing the complex relationship between sleep and the gut microbiome, raising the prospect that eating better during the day might help…
Host of hospital builds delayed by up to 14 years
Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable. BBC News Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable.
Full report on Listeria models work published
More details have been shared about the process of developing models to improve knowledge about the risks associated with Listeria monocytogenes. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) revised the 2004 Listeria models. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk… Continue Reading Foodborne Pathogens, World, Joint…
USDA program invests millions in food safety research and workforce training
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $14 million to support food safety research, outreach and workforce training. The investment will fund research and efforts to strengthen the safety of our nation’s food supply. “Ensuring that all Americans have consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe,… Continue Reading Food Safety Resources, Foodborne…