As part of the ‘Ask Your Pharmacist Week’, which encourages people to make better use of their local pharmacist – not just for prescriptions, but for advice, support, and everyday health concerns, Faruque Gani, a community pharmacist in London...
South Asian men are increasingly facing silent battles with their mental health, often shaped by deep-rooted cultural and societal expectations. From a young age, many are taught to be providers, problem-solvers, and emotional anchors; roles...
From pain and flatulence to diarrhoea and constipation, IBS is unpleasant to say the least. And nearly half of us battle this daily discomfort, with statistics suggesting as many as 40 per cent of adults have irritable bowel syndrome to some...
Over two thirds (69%) of men in the UK aged between 18-34 don’t know that they are in the age group most at risk of getting testicular cancer, according to new research from leading global men’s health charity, the Movember Foundation.Testicular...
Calorie-filled Easter eggs are being sold in shops far too early and that is tempting parents to buy unhealthy treats for their children, a public health body says. It is not unusual to find Easter eggs on sale in the first week of January -...
According to a recent study, eating omega-3 fatty acid-rich foods may help reduce risk of children developing asthma symptoms which are triggered by indoor air pollution. The study was published in 'American Journal of Respiratory and Critical...
Psychiatrists are being urged to ask children with mental health issues how long they spend online and what they use social media for.
Children suffering from trauma or adversity in their early life are more prone to complain of gastrointestinal issues later, reveals a latest study. These gastrointestinal complaints may also affect their brain and behaviour, said the study...
Spiralling obesity rates mean one person is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes every three minutes, figures show. The number of new cases in England and Wales reached 202,665 in 2017 – the equivalent of about 23 people every hour, according to NHS...
Light therapy shone in the eyes of premature infants could prevent vision problems down the line, a new study suggests. Babies are't born with eyesight, but they have a 'molecular pathway' ready to regulate how blood vessels develop in the eye....
An inflation-busting hike in dentistry fees mean NHS patients in England will pay £1.10 extra for a routine check-up. The new charges, which begin on Monday, will also see the cost of a set of dentures rise by £12.80 to nearly £270.
Living in a stressful neighbourhood is related to ageing faster, according to new research using telomeres as a marker for biological ageing. Telomeres are part of people’s DNA which give a measure of ‘miles on the clock,’ or biological age....
