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Study warns even moderate levels of air pollution causes heart damage

Study warns even moderate levels of air pollution causes heart damage

By Stephen Beech Even moderate levels of air pollution can cause heart damage, warns a new study. Long-term exposure to just low levels of fumes is associated with more advanced coronary artery disease, according to the findings. Canadian researchers examined the relationship between long-term air pollution exposure and

AI helps spot early warning signs of breast cancer sooner

AI helps spot early warning signs of breast cancer sooner

By Stephen Beech Early warning signs of breast cancer could be spotted up to six years in advance using AI, suggests a new study. The latest artificial intelligence technology can provide an "early alert" for the potentially deadly disease years before a diagnosis, say scientists. Three commercially available

Glass of wine, beer daily enough to raise cancer, heart disease risk: study

Glass of wine, beer daily enough to raise cancer, heart disease risk: study

By Stephen Beech One glass of wine or pint of beer a day is enough to increase the risk of cancer and heart disease, warns new research. Even what most people consider a "moderate" or sensible level of alcohol intake "substantially" elevates the dangers of dying

‘Cheaper’ Wegovy pill set for approval

‘Cheaper’ Wegovy pill set for approval

A mom in America who couldn't afford GLP-1 injections has started the new "cheaper" Wegovy pill that's currently awaiting approval in the UK - and says she has no side effects. Sharon Vickers, 46, struggled with her weight all her life and at her

Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role

Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role

Early summer is a valuable time for parents and young people to prepare for the transition to college in the fall. As first-year college students arrive on campus every fall, a predictable pattern unfolds. Rates of heavy drinking spike, social pressures intensify, and the risk of sexual assault, injury

'Substance use crisis' in Montana: Missoula hospital launches medical detox program

Community Medical Center in Missoula has announced a new medical detox program designed for adult patients who require acute management of withdrawal symptoms from alcohol or opioids. The need for the service is "urgent," according to hospital CEO Greg Cook, saying there's a substance use crisis

Montanans encouraged to protect their health for Wildfire Smoke Ready Week

Montanans encouraged to protect their health for Wildfire Smoke Ready Week

MISSOULA, Mont. – Montana Wildfire Smoke Ready Week has been established to encourage Montanans to protect their health and prepare their homes before smoke arrives. In the week of June 7-12, Smoke Ready Week aims to raise awareness for Montanans impacted by wildfire smoke with events across the state to