Cancer is a general term used to describe numerous diseases affecting the body. Although cancer is a dreaded word, the fact is that it affects many people in all walks of life. In most cases, the cause of cancer is unknown. Experts believe that the risk of developing cancer could be based on genetics and […]
Referred to as NDMA, N-Nitrosodimethylamine is basically a yellow liquid that has no distinct odour. Produced in the US, it is only used as a research chemical. It was also used to make fuel for rockets, but this was stopped after high levels of this compound were found in the soil, water, and air samples […]
Featured post Breast cancer is so common these days that is really worrying. It is the most common cancer in the UK so it’s worth knowing what you can do to prevent it and how you can lower your risk. You should also be aware of its symptoms as early detection can give you a better […]
Many people experience sunburn in summer and end up searching on Google for the best sunburn remedies and treatments. But why burn in the sun when you can prevent it? I understand that it can happen accidentally even when you do your best to apply sunscreen all over your body. But with a bit of […]
SkinNinja app is one of the latest UK’s apps to help you discover what type of ingredients lurk in your skincare products and cosmetics. If you are interested in knowing whether there are any toxic ingredients in your beauty products, you should definitely check it out. It’s particularly useful for those who are worried about Contact […]
Are you being exposed to a silent killer which you are not aware of? This is asbestos which I am talking about. A toxic mineral which has killed thousands of innocent people over many years. And it’s still killing them. Because once you are exposed to asbestos it can take years before any health issues […]
DNA testing is used in so many different ways today. It is not only useful for forensic research and paternity tests. It’s also an amazing tool we can use to improve our health. Some of us are born with genes which make us more susceptible to certain diseases such as cancer and heart disease. DNA testing […]
Did you know that, according to statistics, women are 20% more likely to visit their GP than men? As a result of this, they are living an average of 3.7 years longer. We can probably all agree that men have something of a tendency to shy away from discussing their personal health problems, and often […]
March 2016 is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and now it’s the perfect time to #StartMakingNoise and shout about the symptoms. England has the lowest survival rate for ovarian cancer in Europe so we really have to try and change this by spreading the awareness. Early diagnosis saves lives. Did you know that only three per cent […]
With skin cancer rates on the rise, it’s more important than ever to use sunscreen when exposed to the sun and take preventative measures to avoid sunburn. Malignant melanoma incidence rates have increased more than fivefold since the mid-1970s and sunbeds and cheap holidays abroad are blamed for this increase. The problem is that people are not really […]
