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...
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...
Children suffering from trauma or adversity in their early life are more prone to complain of gastrointestinal issues later, reveals a latest study. These gastrointestinal complaints may also affect their brain and behaviour, said the study...
Spiralling obesity rates mean one person is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes every three minutes, figures show. The number of new cases in England and Wales reached 202,665 in 2017 – the equivalent of about 23 people every hour, according to NHS...
Light therapy shone in the eyes of premature infants could prevent vision problems down the line, a new study suggests. Babies are't born with eyesight, but they have a 'molecular pathway' ready to regulate how blood vessels develop in the eye....
An inflation-busting hike in dentistry fees mean NHS patients in England will pay £1.10 extra for a routine check-up. The new charges, which begin on Monday, will also see the cost of a set of dentures rise by £12.80 to nearly £270.
Living in a stressful neighbourhood is related to ageing faster, according to new research using telomeres as a marker for biological ageing. Telomeres are part of people’s DNA which give a measure of ‘miles on the clock,’ or biological age....
Studies have shown that Asians are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, when compared with people from European background. Though not every person...
Nearly 70 percent of fruits and vegetables sold in the US has pesticide residue on it even after being washed, a new report has found.
Drinking a glass of orange juice each day may cut the risk of deadly strokes by almost a quarter, a major study suggests.
By now, anyone connected to the internet is familiar with the concept that their data -- whether through social media, search engines, or other apps and interfaces -- is far from private.
Love coffee? If the findings of a latest study are to be believed, your favourite morning drink may help delay risk of prostate cancer. The findings could help pave way for treating drug-resistant cancer according to researchers. The study...
