Excess abdominal fat is linked to a higher risk of experiencing widespread chronic pain, especially in women, according to a recent study.
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5th Dec 2025 | Updated at 12:47am 5th 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...
Scientists have developed a new blood test that analyses lipids, which could help identify children at risk for serious conditions like type 2 diabetes, liver disease, and heart disease.
Berries are among the most versatile and accessible fruits around. Whether you pick them wild, grow them in your garden, or buy them from the store, berries...
It’s well-established that nutrition significantly impacts physical health, but emerging research highlights its crucial role in mental and emotional well-being...
A USC Dornsife study, published in ‘Cerebral Cortex’, links susceptibility to financial scams in older adults with early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that financial vulnerability may signal early cognitive decline.
- 18 Sep 2024
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a leading treatment for depression, teaching coping skills, encouraging positive behaviour, and challenging negative thoughts. But does it lead to lasting changes in the brain?
- 18 Sep 2024
A blood test that measures serum fats could predict whether weight loss will effectively manage blood sugar levels in pre-diabetic patients, a new study suggests. Pre-diabetics have elevated blood sugar levels but are not yet diabetic.
Headaches, whether from migraines or tension, can disrupt daily life and often signal an underlying issue.
A study by King’s College London and Zoe found that women who consume 30 different plants a week experience fewer menopause symptoms.
For generations, grandmothers have recommended saltwater gargles as a remedy for colds, coughs, and various childhood ailments. Recent scientific research...
