Health
Health, medicine, wellness, and the science of living well.
I saved a stranger's life and my husband's at the same time
Una Brown had always said she would give a kidney to her husband Sean if the time came, and she did so in a roundabout way.
Scientists discover a common sugar may help cancer cells break free and spread
Scientists have uncovered a surprising way that fructose, a sugar commonly found in sweetened foods and drinks, may help aggressive ovarian cancer spread. Researchers discovered that cancer cells surv
Sunbed firms must not downplay cancer risk, says watchdog
The advertising watchdog says they also must not make misleading claims that sunbeds can treat skin conditions or improve mental health.
Are max strength cold and flu pills worth the money?
Some cold and flu remedies cost 20 times as much as a basic pack of paracetamol or ibuprofen.
Walking and weight training may not be enough to keep your bones strong
A surprising new study suggests that walking, jogging, and even traditional weight training may be less effective at stimulating bone formation than high-intensity sports involving explosive movements
Free SAD lamps given out as disorder 'makes it hard to do anything on darker days'
Seasonal affective disorder can affect mood, energy and sleep during the winter months.
Welsh NHS bosses call for multi-year health funding
Next week Welsh ministers will unveil next year's draft spending plans for all public services.
Energy drinks linked to 11 times more reports of cardiac arrest
A new study found that energy drinks and stimulant supplements were linked to disproportionately frequent reports of serious heart problems, including 11 times more reports of cardiac arrest and 4.5 t
Obesity linked to up to 27% lower risk of death in dementia
A surprising study of more than 4,500 older adults found that people who were overweight or obese when diagnosed with dementia had a 16% to 27% lower risk of death than those at a normal weight. Resea
Senior doctors call off two-day strike planned this month
Consultants in England were due to walk out on 25 November in disputes over pay and working conditions.
Scientists find deadly virus DNA hidden in 1,000-year-old manuscripts
Ancient manuscripts, including the 1,000-year-old York Gospels, have revealed traces of a deadly sheep virus whose history stretches back more than 3,700 years. Scientists discovered that the virus ha
Successive governments 'asleep at the wheel' over social care, says head of review
Baroness Casey criticises variability of services and fees charged to self-funders in England.
Women in town hit poor health earlier than average
Luton study reveals age of onset of poor health for women is five years below national average.
Cancer-fighting chewing gum slashes HPV levels by up to 93%
A surprising new weapon against microbes linked to head and neck cancer could be as simple as chewing gum. Scientists developed a bioengineered gum that reduced HPV levels by up to 93% in oral samples
Even occasional marijuana use linked to 40% higher odds of stroke
New research involving more than 440,000 Americans links cannabis use to increased cardiovascular risk, with occasional users showing 40% higher odds of reporting a history of stroke. The findings sug
Antidepressant escitalopram more effective at preventing relapse, analysis finds
Three pills came top and outperformed Prozac for preventing relapse in a large number of patients.
Deal agreed to end health visitor strike affecting baby appointments
Health visitors are set to return to work next week, ending a nine-month dispute over pay and grading.
Rare cancer discovered after mum underwent hysterectomy
Mum-of-four Donna Marklew, from Coventry, discovered she had cancer after a post-op biopsy.