March - 2021

Natural sounds reduce pain, ease stress and boost mood, study suggests

Natural sounds like birds singing or the pitter-patter of rain may have unexpected health benefits, research suggests. Tuesday 23 March...

Don't delay mammogram after coronavirus vaccine, urges charity

Breast Cancer Now has stressed women should not delay routine mammograms after their coronavirus vaccine. Temporary swelling of the lymph...

Twins peak with more born than ever before

More twins are being born than ever before but the world may now have reached peak twin, researchers say. About 1.6 million twins are...

Gut bacteria influence how long we live, study suggests

Gut bacteria may drive a person's life expectancy, research suggests. The micro-organisms in the gastrointestinal tract do far more than...

Five-a-day should be two fruits and three vegetables to maximise life expectancy, study suggests

Britons have long been encouraged to get their "five-a-day", with a daily intake of numerous fruits and vegetables being linked to a...

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