The study, which analysed data from nearly half a million UK Biobank participants, examined the influence of 164 environmental factors and genetic risk scores for 22 major diseases on ageing, age-related diseases, and premature death. | X @Oxford_NDPH London: A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a variety of…
A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a range of environmental factors, including lifestyle (smoking and physical activity), and living conditions, have a greater impact on health and premature death than our genes. The researchers used data from nearly half a million UK Biobank participants to assess the influence…
Food plays a major role in our health, providing us essential nutrients, vitamins, fibre, and energy to maintain our wellbeing and get us through every single day. In the long term, eating a healthy and balanced diet can also help us fight off disease and lower the risk of certain conditions. Cancer is one health…
Every year February 4 is marked as World Cancer Day to raise awareness about cancer, a disease that affects millions of people globally. While genetics play a role in developing cancer, lifestyle chnages can prevent this desease to attack you at the first place. According to a research 50 per cent of cancers can be…
The impact of cancer on both patients and their families cannot be overstated, but new figures show that more people than ever will be living with cancer by the end of 2025. According to analysis of NHS data by Macmillan Cancer Support, a record 3.4 million people in the UK will be living with cancer…
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women globally. It starts when cells in the breast grow abnormally, often forming a lump or mass. Detecting breast cancer early is crucial for successful treatment and understanding the body’s signals like hormonal changes plays an important role in early detection. Is your hormonal balance…
Cancer cases in Hong Kong and around the world are expected to rise significantly in the years ahead as populations age. The latest figures for the city, from 2022, seem to buck that trend with 35,373 new cases recorded, an 8 per cent drop on the previous year. But the Hong Kong Cancer Registry statistics…
One cancer survivor form Albany credits her healthy diet and lifestyle for getting her through cancer, and now she’s passing along her knowledge to women battling breast cancer during this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For Patricia Thomson, leading a breast cancer rally alongside Albany’s Vegfest earlier this month was a no-brainer. After all, she says…
Breast cancer is a serious health issue for women and understanding the risk factors can help a person in early detection and prevention. In a study conducted in 2023, among 12,808 patients with malignant breast cancer, 17.09% of patients were <=40 years, with the youngest patient being 21 years. Further, among this younger age group,…
In September, Australian supermodel and entrepreneur Elle Macpherson faced backlash for claiming in her new memoir that she had “healed through breast cancer” using holistic methods rather than conventional medicine. In the book, Elle: Life, Lessons, and Learning to Trust Yourself, Macpherson, 60, revealed that she ignored the advice of 32 doctors to undergo chemotherapy,…