Blueberries could protect middle-aged people from developing dementia, according to a new study. The fruit contains high levels of micronutrients and antioxidants dubbed anthocyanins. These give b… [+3174 chars]
A moderate coffee habit could cut the risk of an early death by up to 31 per cent, a study of Britons has found. Research using data on more than 171,000 people found those enjoying a couple of cups… [+502 chars]
What can we do to keep the dreaded dementia at bay? Its a question that constantly exercises brain researchers, and last week a team of experts declared that we might cut our Alzheimers risk by almos… [+530 chars]
People with monkeypox symptoms should not have sex, according to new guidance issued by health authorities. The advice was issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and authorities in Scotland… [+2531 chars]
I am in a small basement room in a London clinic with five electrodes attached to my head. Three run to a small black box about the size of a hard drive, the other two are clipped to my ears and jo… [+13173 chars]
Monkeypox's threat to the world has been upgraded to 'moderate' by the World Health Organization (WHO), as the tropical virus spreads to dozens of countries. The WHO said the explosion of cases with… [+16001 chars]
This statement has been agreed by the UK public health agencies: UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Public Health Scotland, Public Health Wales and Public Health Agency Northern Ireland. Rationale f… [+11681 chars]
The hay fever season is now well and truly underway and it has highlighted an issue that first appeared four years ago, when NHS England instructed GPs to stop prescribing medication for minor condit… [+529 chars]
Some medicines should be taken on an empty stomach, others must be swallowed with food these are the kinds of basic instructions you get on the packet to ensure the drugs you have been prescribed wor… [+16732 chars]
Individuals who are more sensitive to disgust are more likely to hold negative attitudes towards gay men and lesbian women, according to new cross-cultural research published in the journal Group Pro… [+5226 chars]
A London hospital has launched an investigation after a woman whose baby died in the womb had to deliver her son at home due to lack of beds and keep his remains in her fridge when A&E staff said… [+3493 chars]
A woman died of bowel cancer only months after she was told young people rarely die of the disease. Amelia Grace was only 24 when she passed away just ten months after doctors overlooked initial warn… [+4875 chars]
