November - 2020

Bill Turnbull says he ignored prostate cancer symptoms as he urges men to get checked

Bill Turnbull has revealed he ignored symptoms before being diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer. The broadcaster, 64, was told by doctors in 2017 that he had incurable prostate cancer, which has since spread to his spine, ribs, pelvis, hips and legs. Appearing on BBC Morning Live via a video call with hosts Kym Marsh and Gethin Jones, Turnbull discussed male resistance to talking about the disease and urged men to get checked. “I didn't get checked which is why I'm in the

How to ward off dandruff as winter takes its toll on your scalp

The cold winter months can wreak havoc with on skin, with the scalp being no exception. As the pandemic continues to unfold, officials in England have reintroduced a nationwide lockdown until at least 2 December. With many of us spending most of our time at home, the central heating could dry out our skin. While cosy get-togethers may be off the cards, the government is allowing two adults from separate households to meet up outdoors. Many are therefore bracing themselves for

Covid-19: Family Christmas get-togethers being considered

Ministers are looking at how to relax coronavirus restrictions so families can celebrate Christmas together. The government's medical adviser on Covid, Susan Hopkins, said they were working on a plan and wanted Christmas to be "as close to normal as possible". She said tough restrictions might be needed before and after the holiday to allow mixing to take place. BBC health correspondent Nick Triggle said any rule change would be for a limited time, maybe just a few days. The

Eating nuts improves sperm quality, study suggests

Eating nuts may boost sperm quality, research suggests. It is increasingly coming to light that certain lifestyle habits, like smoking and excessive alcohol intake, can affect a man’s fertility. To better understand the impact of diet, scientists from Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Spain analysed the effects of adding 60g (2.1oz) of almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts a day to a typical Western diet. After 14 weeks, results revealed the men who ate the nuts experienced enhanced s

NHS 'refuses' medical cannabis for children with epilepsy

The NHS has repeatedly refused to fund medical cannabis for children with severe epilepsy, families have said. Three prescriptions are thought to have been written for "whole plant cannabis" oil since it was legalised two years ago, campaign group End Our Pain say. But at least 20 families are paying for costly private prescriptions after being turned down by the NHS, it said. The Department of Health and Social Care says more research is needed before it can be routinely pre