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...

Long working hours 'linked to stroke risk'

Women not aware enough of breast cancer link to alcohol

Listeria outbreak: More affected hospitals named

Tattoo parlours pose infection risk, warn health experts

Music festival lighting 'can trigger epileptic fits'

Night owls: Simple sleep tweaks boost wellbeing

Long working hours 'linked to stroke risk'

Women not aware enough of breast cancer link to alcohol

Listeria outbreak: More affected hospitals named

Tattoo parlours pose infection risk, warn health experts

Music festival lighting 'can trigger epileptic fits'

Night owls: Simple sleep tweaks boost wellbeing

One million new STIs every day, says WHO

'Alarming rise in self-harm - but only half get care'

NHS turns to Mumsnet to fill nurse vacancies

Ultra-processed food linked to early death

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