Seasonal lattes and hot chocolates being sold by some High Street coffee chains can contain up to 23 spoonfuls of sugar per cup, a study has found. Action on Sugar analysed more than 200 drinks and found “shockingly” large amounts of sugar in many of them. Some were made using vegan-friendly alternatives to cow’s milk.… Read More: ‘Sugar overload’ warning for festive hot drinks »
John Singleton attends FX and Vanity Fair Emmy Celebration at Craft on September 16, 2017 in Century City, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images) The death of famed director John Singleton on Monday at age 51 has shocked and saddened both celebrities and fans alike and as Singleton was known for bringing awareness to the… Read More: John Singleton’s death outlines importance of knowing warning signs of… »
As temperatures rise across the state, so does the risk of getting food poisoning. There were 252 reported cases of salmonella or food poisoning in November, according to one authority – the Southern NSW Local Health District. Find out about the symptoms and how to keep your food safe during the warmer months. The symptoms Food poisoning… Read More: Health warning: Is your food safe to eat? »
A blood test can detect cancer within just 10 minutes, scientists have found, raising hopes that hard-to-spot diseases could be picked up early when treatment is most effective. Currently, doctors use symptoms and a range of tests and biopsies to determine if cancer is present, a process that can sometimes take months. The new method… Read More: Can a blood test detect cancer? Scientists use nanoparticles of… »