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...

Vaping: How do you quit e-cigarettes?

Health boss says obesity 'bigger health impact than Covid' long term

Hidden high blood pressure in young people revealed

Cause of grey hair may be 'stuck' cells, say scientists

Sniffing body odour is tested as an anxiety therapy

Sore throat and cough top symptoms that could be Covid

Women's health: Body part names taboo a risk to health

This Is How Many Steps It Takes A Day To Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Disease

8 new NHS online therapy courses and apps recommended to help treat depression

UK health chiefs modelling scenarios for bird flu pandemic