October - 2018

Mum's voice makes better smoke alarm for children

Adding a recording of a mother's voice to smoke alarms could save lives, according to US scientists. The study, published in the journal...

Crackdown on painkillers amid addiction fears

Two painkillers are to be reclassified as class C controlled substances amid concerns people are becoming addicted to them and misusing...

What works for treating children's colds?

Children get six to eight colds a year - twice as many as adults - but there's little evidence on what helps improve symptoms like...

World Mental Health Day: PM appoints suicide prevention minister

A minister for suicide prevention has been appointed in England by the prime minister as the government hosts the first ever global...

Second Brit dies after 'Brazilian butt lift' surgery

Getty Images A second British woman has died from "Brazilian butt lift" surgery, the BBC has learned, as fresh warnings come over the...

Cannabis 'more harmful than alcohol' for teen brains

Teenagers using cannabis are causing long-lasting damage to their developing brains, a Canadian study suggests. It found the impact on...

Digital pregnancy tests recalled over inaccurate results

Women are being advised to check their pregnancy tests after some Clear & Simple devices gave inaccurate positive results. Manufacturer...

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

Those Struggling With Fertility Can Now Access This Mental Health Support

Should we still eat three square meals or is grazing better for gut health?

Three key supplements for strong heart health

7 signs in your nails that could indicate a serious health condition

The health benefits of avocados

Breakthrough Research Has Found That AI Can Detect These Health Conditions 10 Years Early

Kidney disease: How to protect yourself and the symptoms the NHS may not spot

Mental health still ‘taboo’ for women at work

UK sees 46% spike in alcohol-related liver disease deaths over last decade

The Crucial Brain Health Reason Why You Should Get Your Hearing Tested

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