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...

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

Protein drinks should carry health warnings, says coroner

Meditate to beat stress blood pressure, say guidelines

Vaping - is it a risk-free option?

There are more health benefits to yoga than just being bendy

The One Natural Sound That Does Wonders For Your Mental Health

The health benefits of wearing a smartwatch

Light and noise pollution ‘are neglected health hazards’, say peers

Cardiologist Reveals 5 Things To Avoid To Protect Your Heart Health