June - 2019

Long working hours 'linked to stroke risk'

Working long hours is linked to an increased risk of stroke, researchers say. Long hours were defined in the French study as more than 10...

Women not aware enough of breast cancer link to alcohol

Women know too little about alcohol's role in increasing breast cancer risk, a study suggests. Only one in five women attending a breast...

Listeria outbreak: More affected hospitals named

Eight hospitals in seven NHS Trusts have reported cases of listeria linked to pre-packed sandwiches and salads eaten by patients, Health...

Tattoo parlours pose infection risk, warn health experts

Shops offering tattoos and piercings pose an infection risk, and laws on who works in them should be tightened, say public health...

Music festival lighting 'can trigger epileptic fits'

Strobe lighting at music festivals can increase the risk of epileptic seizures, researchers have warned. The Dutch team said even people...

Night owls: Simple sleep tweaks boost wellbeing

Tweaking sleeping habits can shift people's body clocks and improve their wellbeing, say scientists in the UK and Australia. They focused...

One million new STIs every day, says WHO

One million new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur every single day, the World Health Organization has estimated. That means...

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

There has been an "alarming" rise in the rates of self-harm in England, research suggests. A Lancet Psychiatry study found that in 2014,...

NHS turns to Mumsnet to fill nurse vacancies

The NHS in England will turn to Mumsnet to help recruit nurses as part of a package of measures to fill vacancies in the health service....

This Disease Is A Threat To Children For The First Time In Decades

Chickenpox vaccine should be given to toddlers on the NHS, say health chiefs

Study reveals exactly how many steps you need to walk a day, and it's not 10,000

Experts say you need to laugh for at least 10-15 minutes per day to combat SAD

This Is The Impact The Clock Change Can Have On Your Mental Health

How to overcome gym-barrassment, as 68% of people are 'too embarrassed' to exercise

Fruits with the best health benefits, as study reveals grapes can improve eyesight

Britain consume more fizzy than most of Europe, but here's the best way to cut down

5 Aches And Pains That Could Indicate Serious Health Problems

Health benefits of ginger as new study says it can help people living with autoimmune diseases