Breast cancer awareness in the South Asian community has been limited by cultural taboos and modesty, leading to late diagnoses and poorer outcomes. However, social media, community outreach, and public figures are helping break the stigma....
Scheduled for Tuesday 4th February, this year’s World Cancer Day aims to raise awareness about cancer prevention and mobilise action towards early detection. Alongside this, NHS England’s latest campaign encourages everyone to be aware of their...
The dreaded 'Aussie flu' has bewildered experts who 'don't know' how bad this year's outbreak is going to become amid mounting pressure on the NHS. Government figures show cases of the contagious virus have soared by 70 per cent in a week -...
You may have heard that adopting a gluten-free diet could be good for your health. But now a gastroenterologist has warned there is 'no evidence' that avoiding the proteins found in wheat, rye and barley is beneficial.
Women who work night shifts have a higher risk of certain cancers, new research suggests. Overall, long-term night shift work increased the risk by 19 per cent. Skin cancer was raised by 41 per cent, breast cancer by 32 per cent and stomach...
Women, but not men, experience seasonal changes in their mood across the year, including more depressive symptoms in winter, a new study from the University of Glasgow has found. These changes appear to be independent of social and lifestyle...
In January, many people take up “veganism” for the whole month, hence the term “Veganuary”. It is said that this year, a whopping 100,000 people have pledged...
Feeding babies eggs boosts their brain development and function, new research suggests.
The overuse of antibiotics may not be solely to blame for the growing crisis of drug-resistant bugs, researchers claim.
Exercise slows the progression of a harmful protein in the brain believed to contribute to the degenerative disease Parkinson's, a new study revealed.
It is the spice that lends a festive flavour to many dishes at this time of year, from mulled wine to a range of puddings and sauces. But nutmeg could also help to leave your mouth feeling fresher for longer in the mornings.
Scientists have succeeded in developing an effective method to treat the often lethal airway infections with nanoparticles that transport the antibiotics more efficiently to their destination.
