March - 2021

Natural sounds reduce pain, ease stress and boost mood, study suggests

Natural sounds like birds singing or the pitter-patter of rain may have unexpected health benefits, research suggests. Tuesday 23 March...

Don't delay mammogram after coronavirus vaccine, urges charity

Breast Cancer Now has stressed women should not delay routine mammograms after their coronavirus vaccine. Temporary swelling of the lymph...

Twins peak with more born than ever before

More twins are being born than ever before but the world may now have reached peak twin, researchers say. About 1.6 million twins are...

Gut bacteria influence how long we live, study suggests

Gut bacteria may drive a person's life expectancy, research suggests. The micro-organisms in the gastrointestinal tract do far more than...

Five-a-day should be two fruits and three vegetables to maximise life expectancy, study suggests

Britons have long been encouraged to get their "five-a-day", with a daily intake of numerous fruits and vegetables being linked to a...

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