Obesity crisis worsens as 11-year-old boy reaches 24 stone
England’s childhood obesity epidemic could be much worse than first thought following the publication of alarming NHS statistics which show that seven school children have tipped the scales at over 20...
View ArticleAsthma, rhinitis and eczema symptoms all ignited by deodorant sprays
The lingering strong smell of frequent deodorant use amongst teenagers is so common that it has led to teachers taking to online forums to share their complaints about having to teach through the waft...
View ArticleChildren given Calpol could be more likely to develop asthma
A major study has found a possible link between paracetamol – the primary ingredient of Calpol medicines – and the risk of children developing asthma. Calpol is the most popular painkiller in Britain;...
View ArticleAir pollution puts obese children at higher risk from asthma
A new study shows that obese children exposed to high levels of air pollution could be three times more likely to develop asthma in comparison to their peers who are not obese and exposed to less air...
View ArticleBreast milk no better than bottled milk and may increase asthma risk, says...
Almost from the moment they have given birth it seems new mothers are under heavy pressure to breastfeed their baby, with health experts long championing the health benefits of breastfeeding. In fact,...
View ArticleAir Pollution, Hay fever and the Treatment
Every year in the UK millions of people experience the discomfort and symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis, better known as hay fever. In fact, health experts say Britain currently has...
View ArticleAsthma drug salbutamol amazingly helped teenager’s paralysis
Could the popular blue reliever inhaler Ventolin Evohaler also be used to relieve…paralysis?! An 18-year-old suffering with congenital myasthenia, an inherited neuromuscular disorder, took salbutamol...
View ArticleScientists develop obesity pill to ‘replace treadmill’
With Christmas Day now just a fortnight away, it would not be a surprise if much of the population found their pants becoming ever so tighter in the coming weeks, as the high calorie content of festive...
View ArticlePerfumes and aftershaves pose hospital asthma risk say doctors
Think twice before you next go to visit a friend or relative in hospital whilst doused in your favourite smelly, for perfumes and aftershaves could be triggering asthma attacks and allergies within...
View ArticleAir pollution linked to thousands of deaths
Thousands of lives are being put at grave danger from exposure to pollution emitted from everyday household objects and appliances, according to the findings of a new report. Health problems could be...
View ArticleTraffic pollution and cleaner homes mean HALF of us could have allergies by 2026
Within just a decade there could be up to half of the UK population suffering from hayfever, asthma, or another type of allergy, health experts are warning. The problems are mainly linked to an...
View ArticleTop 5 Worst Air Pollution Hotspots Revealed
Poor air quality has been linked to the death of over 16,000 Britons each year, following a new report into air pollution and its catastrophic consequences. On a global scale, outdoor air...
View ArticleHow Indoor Pollution is Causing an Asthma Epidemic
There are 5.4 million people living with asthma in Britain and one common piece of advice given to all is try to avoid or limit contact with the outdoor triggers for an asthma attack, with little...
View ArticleCheap Vitamin D Supplements Could Help with Asthma
With news this week that everybody living in London is at risk from toxic air particles that can trigger health problems like asthma, it may be some comfort to learn that a new study has found that...
View ArticleAsthmatics Warned They Play “Russian Roulette” by Not Getting Flu Jab
5.4 million UK asthmatic are at risk this winter and may be playing “Russian Roulette” with their health, warn charity Asthma UK. They fear that failing to get free flu jab could leave those with...
View ArticleCoronavirus Causes Surge in Online Orders for Medicines
As the ongoing global pandemic coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to cause disruption not just to the United Kingdom, but to many other countries around the world, Medical Specialists® Pharmacy would...
View ArticleCoronavirus – Advice for Asthma Sufferers and Smokers
If you are reading this, you will of course already be well aware about coronavirus (COVID-19) and its devastating impact upon the world. With the UK and many other countries in varying degrees of...
View ArticleCoping with Hay Fever and Asthma during the Coronavirus Pandemic
It is officially springtime in Britain and this means warm and sunny weather. Great for most, but havoc perhaps for 13 million people across the UK suffering with hay fever. Those who have hay fever...
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