October - 2018

Mum's voice makes better smoke alarm for children

Adding a recording of a mother's voice to smoke alarms could save lives, according to US scientists. The study, published in the journal...

Crackdown on painkillers amid addiction fears

Two painkillers are to be reclassified as class C controlled substances amid concerns people are becoming addicted to them and misusing...

What works for treating children's colds?

Children get six to eight colds a year - twice as many as adults - but there's little evidence on what helps improve symptoms like...

World Mental Health Day: PM appoints suicide prevention minister

A minister for suicide prevention has been appointed in England by the prime minister as the government hosts the first ever global...

Second Brit dies after 'Brazilian butt lift' surgery

Getty Images A second British woman has died from "Brazilian butt lift" surgery, the BBC has learned, as fresh warnings come over the...

Cannabis 'more harmful than alcohol' for teen brains

Teenagers using cannabis are causing long-lasting damage to their developing brains, a Canadian study suggests. It found the impact on...

Digital pregnancy tests recalled over inaccurate results

Women are being advised to check their pregnancy tests after some Clear & Simple devices gave inaccurate positive results. Manufacturer...

People 'more likely to feel pain on humid days'

Blood pressure pills 'work better at bedtime'

Biggest NHS flu campaign under way

Teenage girls on the pill at greater risk of depression, study finds

Parents warned about 'potentially harmful' teething products

Why cases of adult eczema are on the rise – particularly in women

People 'more likely to feel pain on humid days'

Blood pressure pills 'work better at bedtime'

Biggest NHS flu campaign under way

Teenage girls on the pill at greater risk of depression, study finds

Parents warned about 'potentially harmful' teething products

Why cases of adult eczema are on the rise – particularly in women

'Half as many Britons' vape as smoke

Empty stomachs lead to poor decisions, research says

Humour, hobbies and friendships: Your tips for staying positive

More pharmacies in England to offer free heart checks

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