February - 2022

The surprising links between what you eat and how well you sleep

Not getting enough sleep can lead to a vicious circle of over-eating and further sleep deprivation, but it may be possible to create a...

Vegetables alone not enough to reduce heart risk, study finds

Vegetables may be good for you, but eating a lot of them is unlikely to reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke, a large UK study...

Tongue-tie: Mums and babies 'let down' by poor services

Tongue-tie is a condition which affects about 10% of newborn babies in the UK, but parents say they can face major struggles for services...

Call 999 with early heart attack symptoms, NHS says

Thousands more lives could be saved if people knew how to spot the early signs of a heart attack, the NHS has said. Doctors want people...

Blood pressure warning over long-term paracetamol use

People with high blood pressure who take paracetamol on prescription could be increasing their risk of heart attacks and strokes, a study...

UK's four most common cancer types – the signs and symptoms to be aware of

One in two people will develop some type of cancer during their lifetime. While this can feel scary, it also gives us an incentive to pay...

NHS offers ‘world’s most expensive drug’ to children with rare genetic disease

A life-saving treatment said to be the most expensive drug in the world is being rolled out by the NHS for babies and young children...

Plans to sell vaginal HRT tablets over the counter

Vaginal oestrogen tablets - a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) - could be available in chemists depending on the outcome of a...

Measles warning for children as jab rate falls in England

More than one in 10 school entry-age children in England are at risk of measles because they have not had their vaccine jabs, data...

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