September - 2019

Why cases of adult eczema are on the rise – particularly in women

We tend to think as eczema as something that occurs in childhood, but the inflammatory skin disease is increasingly being seen as an...

'Half as many Britons' vape as smoke

The number of people vaping in the UK has reached 3.6 million - about half the number of smokers - figures from Action on Smoking and...

Empty stomachs lead to poor decisions, research says

Making important decisions on an empty stomach can lead to poor choices, according to new research. Scientists at the University of...

Humour, hobbies and friendships: Your tips for staying positive

Are you a glass half empty or a glass half full type of person? A US study revealed that optimists are more likely to live longer than...

More pharmacies in England to offer free heart checks

More pharmacies in England will start offering people free, on-the-spot heart check-ups from next month. Shoppers would have their blood...

Coronavirus: Should I start taking vitamin D?

Singing 'no riskier than talking' for virus spread

More coronavirus-vaccine volunteers needed

Breast screening women in their 40s 'could save lives'

Cosmetic surgery booms 'after self-conscious workers stare at themselves on Zoom'

Coronavirus: Virus isolation period extended from seven to 10 days

Tucked up: The surprising health benefits of making your bed every day

Covid vaccines could become mandatory for all frontline health and care staff

Frozen eggs and sperm storage limit increased to 55 years

Two jabs slash the risk of Long Covid, study suggests

Can't get a GP appointment for weeks? Here's why

Life-saving cholesterol jab recommended on NHS

Stay hydrated to ward off heart failure, study suggests

Smoking surge in young during Covid lockdown

High Street chemists to offer free blood pressure checks

Regularly snacking on walnuts adds 1.3 years to your life, study suggests

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