February - 2022

The surprising links between what you eat and how well you sleep

Not getting enough sleep can lead to a vicious circle of over-eating and further sleep deprivation, but it may be possible to create a...

Vegetables alone not enough to reduce heart risk, study finds

Vegetables may be good for you, but eating a lot of them is unlikely to reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke, a large UK study...

Tongue-tie: Mums and babies 'let down' by poor services

Tongue-tie is a condition which affects about 10% of newborn babies in the UK, but parents say they can face major struggles for services...

Call 999 with early heart attack symptoms, NHS says

Thousands more lives could be saved if people knew how to spot the early signs of a heart attack, the NHS has said. Doctors want people...

Blood pressure warning over long-term paracetamol use

People with high blood pressure who take paracetamol on prescription could be increasing their risk of heart attacks and strokes, a study...

UK's four most common cancer types – the signs and symptoms to be aware of

One in two people will develop some type of cancer during their lifetime. While this can feel scary, it also gives us an incentive to pay...

NHS offers ‘world’s most expensive drug’ to children with rare genetic disease

A life-saving treatment said to be the most expensive drug in the world is being rolled out by the NHS for babies and young children...

Plans to sell vaginal HRT tablets over the counter

Vaginal oestrogen tablets - a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) - could be available in chemists depending on the outcome of a...

Measles warning for children as jab rate falls in England

More than one in 10 school entry-age children in England are at risk of measles because they have not had their vaccine jabs, data...

Exercise in your teens can impact your mental health for years to come

Lyme Disease Symptoms You Need To Check For As Cases Surge In England

Young people who work 9-5 have better long-term health, study finds

5 easy diet changes that can improve your mental health

What is functional coffee and can it help your gut and mental health?

4 Benefits of Eating Kiwi

7 ways to boost the health of your skin during menopause

Why your scented candle could be harming your health

You’re never too old to fly but here are the health risks to consider

How badly fizzy drinks can damage your gut health