June - 2018

Over 40s health check to include dementia advice

People over 40 in England will be given advice on dementia as part of their free NHS health check. Guidance on how to reduce the risk of...

Tea towels 'can cause food poisoning'

Multi-use of tea towels is putting households at risk of food poisoning, research suggests. Scientists from the University of Mauritius...

Holidaymakers warned to check travel advice on medicines

Holidaymakers are being warned to check the rules on carrying medicines abroad to avoid falling foul of local laws. The Foreign and...

Why beige carbs are the ones to avoid

Low-carb diets have been around for a while. But did you know the colour of the carbs you eat also matters - and as Dr Xand van Tulleken...

World Cup fans advised to get MMR jab

Football fans travelling to Russia for the World Cup should ensure they are up-to-date with their MMR jab, Public Health England has...

Prostate cancer immune system drug results could be 'spectacular'

Drugs that boost the immune system have saved the lives of some men with terminal prostate cancer, say doctors in the UK. The team at the...

Breast cancer: Test means fewer women will need chemotherapy

About 70% of women with the most common form of early stage breast cancer can be spared the "agony of chemotherapy", researchers say. It...

Hidden high blood pressure in young people revealed

Cause of grey hair may be 'stuck' cells, say scientists

Sniffing body odour is tested as an anxiety therapy

Sore throat and cough top symptoms that could be Covid

Women's health: Body part names taboo a risk to health

This Is How Many Steps It Takes A Day To Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Disease

8 new NHS online therapy courses and apps recommended to help treat depression

UK health chiefs modelling scenarios for bird flu pandemic

Signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia

NHS to use test that prevents babies going deaf