Health News

[Which Tyler]

Smoking age should rise, government report to say

A review is expected to suggest a gradual increase as part of the drive to eradicate smoking by 2030.

www.bbc.co.uk

I don't like smoking, but I'm not a fan of prohibition.
Keep it legal, tax the hell out of it (and alcohol, and petrol).

Whilst we're at it, legalise most other drugs too - and tax the hell out of them as well. The more personally and societally harmful, the higher the tax.
That way, you get a regulated market, you know the product is what it says it is, there's far, far less stigma attached to using, and seeking help to not use, and more money for government to actually tackle the issues around use.


I know it's not a lefty thing to think, as it makes these things a plaything of the wealthy, but **** it.

 

[Reiser99]

For drugs, make them legal, but for some only at specialised centres where there are medical staff available.

 

[Which Tyler]

For drugs, make them legal, but for some only at specialised centres where there are medical staff available.

Or, possibly enforce training and supplies for any sellers - epipens, adrenaline shots etc.


Or, sod it, and I know this would never fly - have the rules written by people who know what they're talking about, not politicians, vested interests with profit motive, or randoms on a rugby forum. Preferably experts who've worked in other countries that have legalised things.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Probably one of the best explanations of ADHD/ADD:

 

[Bada-Bing!]

BBC Radio 4 - Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley - How meditation can help your mood, memory and immune system

Dr Michael Mosley explores how daily mindfulness practice can help transform your mood.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Jeremy Hunt reveals he had cancer and all his family have had disease

Former health secretary says he has now recovered as he prepares to take part in Race for Life charity run

www.theguardian.com

Crazy stat. Before I read it was like 1 in 3.

Half of people in the UK born after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime, according to Cancer Research UK.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Polio virus detected in London sewage samples - BBC News

Health officials say parents should ensure their children have been vaccinated against the disease.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Jeremy Hunt reveals he had cancer and all his family have had disease

Former health secretary says he has now recovered as he prepares to take part in Race for Life charity run

www.theguardian.com

Crazy stat. Before I read it was like 1 in 3.

I really wonder what is causing the increase. I’ve read loads of different studies etc but non really provide the explanation. I do wonder if it is something like radio waves or something that they are just not wanted to share or if they really don’t know.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Increased accuracy of detection meaning things that were once attributed to other things are now known to be various cancers?

Increased levels of processed foods and air pollution can't help, though

 

[Bada-Bing!]

I really wonder what is causing the increase. I’ve read loads of different studies etc but non really provide the explanation. I do wonder if it is something like radio waves or something that they are just not wanted to share or if they really don’t know.

Yeh I wonder what caused mine and my oncologist thinks I may have developed it or increased risk when I was born - nothing I could have done to prevent it.

I racked my brains - don’t smoke (but mine wasn’t a respiratory cancer), not overweight or obese, no family history of cancer.

Cholesterol levels are high so just cutting down on saturated fat and getting far more exercise.

Just so difficult to pin point as cancer can come out of no where. But yeh as Olyy says above processed foods and air pollution are possible factors.

I am 3 years clear now, and annual blood tests plus CT scans biannually for next 6 years.

 

[Which Tyler]

I really wonder what is causing the increase. I’ve read loads of different studies etc but non really provide the explanation. I do wonder if it is something like radio waves or something that they are just not wanted to share or if they really don’t know.

This is the internet, so... please tell me you're joking.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

This is the internet, so... please tell me you're joking.

I’m not joking in the sense that I wonder if there is a knock effect from all the extra radiation from all the different types of signals etc that are now in the atmosphere over a prolong period of time. Or maybe there is just more radiation from the incidents over the years but my question was, I wonder if there is something that is causing it that’s they’ve just not told everyone about.