A new "ultra-sensitive" blood test shows promise in predicting breast cancer recurrence before it appears on mammograms. The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) in London conducted a trial on 78 patients with early breast cancer, demonstrating...
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19th Dec 2025 | Updated at 08:33am 19th Dec 2025
Your local pharmacist can help you stay healthy
- 12 Nov 2025
As part of the ‘Ask Your Pharmacist Week’, which encourages people to make better use of their local pharmacist – not just for prescriptions, but for advice, support, and everyday health concerns, Faruque Gani, a community pharmacist in London...
Unspoken pain: Why South Asian men struggle to seek help
- 06 Nov 2025
South Asian men are increasingly facing silent battles with their mental health, often shaped by deep-rooted cultural and societal expectations. From a young age, many are taught to be providers, problem-solvers, and emotional anchors; roles...
Researchers have suggested that body mass index (BMI) may have a genetic explanation, after discovering a 77% chance of children developing obesity at age 17 if their parents were obese at the same age.
Adhering to a healthy diet in your forties may be crucial in preventing dementia in later years, according to recent research.Eating habits during middle age have a more significant impact on memory decline prevention than previously believed.
If you lead a sedentary lifestyle, drinking coffee may offer some protection against mortality risks, according to research published in the journal BioMed Central (BMC) Public Health.
- 03 Jul 2024
Children in the UK are becoming shorter, heavier, and less healthy due to "shocking levels" of poverty and food deprivation, according to a new report by The Food Foundation.
Research published in The Lancet journal suggests that the simple act of walking can significantly alleviate low back pain, based on a study involving...
A study conducted by researchers from Pusan National University, South Korea, revealed that people with disabilities are disproportionately affected by heatwaves, leading to a rise in hospitalizations due to extreme heat exposure.
Letting children scroll on phones during mealtimes or eat in front of the TV can lead to obesity, new research reveals.
Individuals with bipolar disorder should avoid alcohol or strictly limit their intake, as new research indicates that drinking can exacerbate symptoms and impair work performance.
Stair climbing is an excellent way to burn calories and boost cardiovascular health. This high-intensity exercise engages multiple muscle groups, particularly the legs and glutes. According to a study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine,...
