Slapping on sun cream could be bad for your heart, new research reveals

For many decades, the message on sun exposure has been unequivocal: cover up in the midday sun, wear high-protection factor sunscreen and avoid sunburn at all costs. A slew of public health campaigns warn of the deadly skin-cancer risk linked to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays… not to mention the fact that they give you … Read more

Boris Johnson pledges extra £46m for coronavirus vaccine research

Boris Johnson today urged Britons to brace for ‘substantial disruption’ that could last months as he pumped £46million into a coronavirus vaccine and testing kits. The funding boost – which is coming from the UK’s aid budget – brings the British Government’s commitment up to a total of £91million.  However, Mr Johnson warned that even … Read more

Consuming half a tablespoon of olive oil a day cuts heart attack risk by a FIFTH, research shows

Just half a teaspoon of olive oil a day could cut the risk of a heart attack by a fifth, a study has shown.  Harvard researchers studied the health of nearly 100,000 people over 24 years and found higher olive oil consumption was beneficial to heart health.     Most experts agree olive oil – especially extra … Read more

Eating dairy can cut the risk of suffering a stroke by up to ten per cent, new research suggests

Eating cheese, yoghurt and milk can cut the risk of suffering a stroke by up to ten per cent, new research suggests Research suggests consuming more dairy products cuts stroke risk in later life Study shows 200g of fruit and vegetables a day cut ischaemic stroke risk by 13% Those who ate more eggs were … Read more

Loud snorers can damage the health of partners, research suggests

Loud snorers could actually damage the health of their bed partners, scientists have said.  Researchers from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, USA, even claim that one in seven people create such a loud din that they can drive up the blood pressure of their partner.    In their examination of 162 snorers, the group … Read more

Steve Baker resigns as chair of the European Research Group as he celebrates Brexit victory

Chairman of the ERG Steve Baker resigns as he says the battle for Brexit has been won Steve Baker declared victory as he resigned from the European Research Group  He said the PM had ‘the policy, the mandate and the majority’ to deliver Brexit The Wycombe MP said he wanted to spend more time with … Read more