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‘I perfected deception’: My secret life as a relapsed alcoholic
I am finding it very hard to write about my return to drinking. This is unexpected, given that I spent more than 10 years identify…
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We could soon radically extend the human lifespan. Here’s why we shouldn’t
In 2020, US and Chinese scientists found a way to enable nematode worms to live five times longer than normal by manipulating thei…
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Peta releases video showing experiments on infant monkeys at University of Washington
Footage released by the animal-rights group Peta reveals, for the first time, filmed experiments at the University of Washington’s…
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The factors linked to dementia – and the lifestyle changes that lower the risk
A major new clinical trial launching across the UK could more than halve the time usually taken to test Alzheimer’s treatments.
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Data-breach NHS worker told woman she had cancer
A woman was told she had cancer by a hospital employee who accessed her record days before she was due to receive test results fro…
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Can Ultra-processed Foods Damage Your Brain?
Share on Pinterest Recent research has shown that high intake of ultra-processed foods may be associated with an increased risk of…
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New research shows how microplastics and water interactions could lead to cell damage
Scientists have found microplastics in virtually every part of the human body. Yet many questions remain about what exactly these …
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Data shows almost half of people with flu-like symptoms miss work or school
Flu vaccination remains our best defence against workplace and school absenteeism. UKHSA has published insights from FluSurvey , w…
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Viola Davis On the Early Shingles Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Share on Pinterest Award-winning actress and producer Viola Davis opens up about her painful experience with shingles, why it chan…
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'I want to eliminate unacceptable corridor care'
'I want to eliminate unacceptable corridor care' Image source, Steve Hubbard/BBC Image caption, Paul Scott told the BBC he wanted …
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Brain injury charity reopens HQ after £600k refit
Image caption, Nia Rossiter, the CEO of Headway Shropshire, said she was "extremely grateful" for National Lottery funding By Char…
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People urged to book flu jabs as rollout begins
37 minutes ago Jude Winter East Midlands Getty Images The annual programme of free flu vaccinations began on Thursday 1 October Pe…
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'Brain tumour research needs more funding', says bereaved Tamworth family
'We lost her future': Family's brain tumour plea 1 hour ago Sian Filcher BBC Midlands Today BBC Evanne's father Greg said fundrais…
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How A&E overcrowding causes 100s of excess deaths at NHS hospitals every week
Skip to content All News Sport Culture Lifestyle A study of over 19,000 adult patients across 134 emergency departments in England…
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More of these foods raises the risk of serious illness - and even death
There’s now even more evidence that eating ultraprocessed foods is bad for your health. A diet that has more cookies, chips, cakes…
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'There's no alternative': Families back charity appeal
Families fear loss of lifeline charity over £75k shortfall Image caption, Megan Baker House provides specialist sessions for child…
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Screening and jab 'gold standard' in cancer fight
Image caption, Vanessa Whatley is encouraging women to attend screening appointments By Ellen Knight and Alice Lewis Reporting fro…
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WHO sees 'encouraging signs' in Congo Ebola fight, but warns cases in one eastern region are surging
Health workers who are members of the safe and dignified burial team prepare to bury Abineno Justine, a 38 year old woman who died…