Friday, September 11, 2015

Poor diet is the biggest cause of early death across the world

The top risks linked with early deaths across the world are high blood pressure, smoking, high BMI and high blood sugar levels, a report by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation found.

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South African woman whose face was DEVOURED by cancer

Tambu Makinzi, 27, from South Africa, was diagnosed with the rare bone cancer chondrosarcoma four years ago. It devoured her nasal and upper jaw bone, leaving her months from death.

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Hospital patients third more likely to die if discharged at weekend

Experts say a lack of senior doctors working at weekends who can make key discharge decisions has left patients vulnerable - particularly the elderly, who may not have anyone to care for them at home.

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Mother racked up debts of £15,000 after taking cocaine to ease mood swings and pain caused by extreme hormone condition

Michelle Fletcher, 33, from Littlehampton suffered terrible mood swings and excruciating pain for two weeks of every month. But when she turned to cocaine she spiralled into a £100-a-week habit.

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Facebook leads children to suffer depression and disturbed sleep

The fear of missing out on social media – referred to as FOMO by the internet-savvy younger generation – means teenagers are under greater pressure to stay connected for as long as possible.

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