October - 2022

Millions invited to take part in UK scheme to diagnose diseases earlier

A project to diagnose and treat diseases early – or even prevent them from developing – has been launched in the UK, with 3 million...

Sleeping less than five hours linked to multiple diseases in later life

Adults over 50 who get less than five hours of sleep at night may have an increased risk of developing at least two chronic diseases,...

World Mental Health Day 2022: When is it and what is the theme?

Mental health is a concern at the best of times – and these are not the best of times. From climate anxiety to cost-of-living stress...

Swapping screens for exercise for just 30 minutes a day could transform mental health

New research shows that swapping just half an hour of screen time for exercise every day could massively boost our mental health. In the...

Common antidepressants may increase the risk of heart disease and early death

Common antidepressants may raise the risk of heart disease and an early death, a study suggests. Almost a quarter of a million Britons...

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

Signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia

NHS to use test that prevents babies going deaf