Every hour young people spend in front of screens increases their chance of being shortsighted, researchers have found, with experts warning young children should have limited use of devices and spend more time outdoors. Myopia is caused by having an […]
The number of norovirus patients in hospital in England has reached an all-time high, figures have revealed, with experts saying a return to pre-pandemic behaviours could be fuelling the situation. Norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, is highly
Number of norovirus patients in English hospitals hits record high | Norovirus Read More »
The environment is about 10 times more important than genes in explaining why some people have a higher risk of an early death than others, research has suggested. The study is based on an analysis of information from almost 500,000
A woman treated with a pioneering type of immunotherapy for a solid tumour has been in remission for more than 18 years with no further treatments, experts have revealed. The therapy involves taking T-cells, a type of white blood cell,
Women in England will be encouraged to attend potentially life-saving screenings for breast cancer in TV, radio and online adverts as part of the first NHS awareness campaign for the disease. Women in the UK are invited for their first
Loneliness has long been associated with ill health but researchers say they have fresh insights into the link between the two. While poor health can result in people becoming isolated and lonely, studies have also suggested loneliness can itself lead
As investigators set to work unpicking the cause of Sunday’s devastating plane crash in South Korea, the black boxes carried on the plane will be of prime importance. One hundred and 79 people out of the 181 onboard died in
Talk of homicide is on the rise in films, researchers have found, in a trend they say could pose a health concern for adults and children. A study found that over the past 50 years there had been a small
Rise in talk about killing in films raises health concerns, researchers say | Psychology Read More »
After Andy King was told he was not eligible to receive weight-loss jabs on the NHS, he turned to the internet to order them privately. But before long, he was inundated with promotions. “Every other advert on my social media
It is a trend rooted in profit-making. Adverts featuring prescription-only weight-loss medications are splashed across the internet – and it is causing concern among experts. But the question remains: who is driving the boom? Consider drugs for other conditions, be
Shrinking waistlines and growing profits: the weight-loss drug boom | Obesity Read More »
