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Cot deaths at lowest recorded level in England and Wales

Sudden unexplained infant deaths, or cot deaths, have reached the lowest level on record in England and Wales, according to the latest...

Asthma pill 'promising' for people with severe symptoms

An experimental pill could help adults with severe asthma, an early study in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal suggests. In the...

Pregnancy multivitamins 'are a waste of money'

Pregnancy multivitamins are a waste of money because most mothers-to-be do not need them, according to researchers. In Drug and...

E. coli outbreak: salad may be to blame

An outbreak of E. Coli affecting more than 100 UK people could be linked to eating contaminated mixed salad leaves, public health...

Skin cancer rise warning for over 55s

Skin cancer rates in Scotland have more than doubled among those aged 55 and over in the past 20 years, a leading charity has reported....

'Bath daily' advice for eczema children

If your child has eczema it is fine to give them a dunk in the bath every day, as long as you apply lots of moisturising emollient cream...

Women over 50 'putting off cervical screening test'

One in three women over 50 has delayed or not attended their cervical screening test, which should take place every five years, according...

New blood test targets depression

UK scientists have developed a blood test to help doctors pick the best drug for patients with depression. Medics currently have to rely...

Scientists discover an inherited gene for MS

Scientists say they have found a gene that causes a rare but inherited form of multiple sclerosis. It affects about one in every thousand...

Diabetes: Children 'not getting recommended checks'

Almost 75% of older children in England and Wales with diabetes are not getting key health checks, a study suggests. Data from 27,682...

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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

I'm A Surgeon ― Shiny Skin On Your Lower Legs Can Reveal Heart Health Issues

Why is sitting for too long bad for your health? What new research says about an increased risk of heart failure.

How new fathers can look after their mental health

11 sauna benefits for your mood, skin and heart health

Millions to be handed health-monitoring smartwatches by NHS

82% of People Found That Dog Walks Benefitted Their Mental Health, Says New Study

Five ways SAD can affect physical health, from headaches to erectile dysfunction

Heart Disease Symptoms In Women Can Be Different – Here’s What To Look For

Study finds link between light pollution and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Those Struggling With Fertility Can Now Access This Mental Health Support

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