Some octogenarians retain memory and recall abilities comparable to people decades younger, and scientists now think they understand why.
A new study suggests “super-agers”- older adults whose memory matches that of ...
Heart disease among women is set to increase significantly over the next 25 years.
The share of women living with at least one form of cardiovascular disease is projected to grow ...
Subtle changes in personality during midlife may be one of the earliest warning signs of dementia, according to experts.
Psychiatrists and neurologists say behavioural shifts often appear years before memory problems ...
GPs will be offered a £3,000 bonus to prescribe the weight loss drug Mounjaro to the maximum number of eligible patients under new government plans.
The incentive, due to be added ...
A single nasal spray vaccine could protect people against colds, flu, COVID-19 and allergies.
Experts at Stanford University, California, have created the "universal vaccine" and tested it on mice, which gave ...
Playing the classic video game Tetris could help people tackle memories of past trauma, research has found.
A trial involving nearly 100 NHS staff who had been exposed to trauma at ...
The NHS is urging millions of people suffering from anxiety and other common mental health conditions to seek therapy, warning that untreated illness is driving a growing worklessness crisis.
The health ...
A tropical virus once confined to warmer regions can now spread across most of Europe, scientists have warned.
New research shows that chikungunya, an illness known for causing severe and long-lasting ...
Intermittent fasting may not be as effective for weight loss as many people believe, according to a major new review.
Researchers analysing data from nearly 2,000 adults found that fasting - ...
Love Pancake Day but prefer to avoid the sugar spike?
With Shrove Tuesday (17.02.26) fast approaching, kitchens across the country will soon be flipping stacks piled high with sugar, syrup or ...
Health used to feel simpler for many people. Appointments were booked, advice was followed, and routines stayed fairly consistent. Expectations have shifted since then. Access to information has grown, schedules ...
Merlin Entertainments has reversed plans to tighten eligibility for its disability queuing scheme after strong opposition from people with autism, ADHD and anxiety, and their families.
The theme park operator had ...
Britain is facing a resurgence of diseases once thought under control, including measles, polio, whooping cough, and diphtheria, as childhood vaccination rates decline.
Measles cases in England and Wales rose to ...
Engaging in mentally stimulating activities throughout life can delay the onset of dementia by up to five years, research shows.
Scientists found that older adults who spent much of their lives ...
Drinking tea or coffee may help protect brain function and lower the risk of dementia, according to a major long-term study.
Researchers found that people with the highest daily intake of ...
Obesity increases the risk of serious infection by 70%, new research suggests. The study, published in The Lancet, found that people living with obesity are far more likely to be ...
Searches for ‘superfood examples’ have increased 150% this past year
in response, nutritional therapist Dr Abir Hamza-Goodacre reveals what a superfood is and how you can easily incorporate them into your ...
Artificial intelligence is beginning to change how breast cancer is detected, with new research suggesting that AI-supported breast MRI scans can improve diagnostic accuracy.
Breast MRI is an important tool for ...
Abortions have risen to the highest number on record. There were about 277,000 abortions in England and Wales in 2023, up by 11% on the year before, according to annual ...
Testing period blood for early signs of cervical cancer could offer women a more convenient and less invasive way to screen for the disease, according to new research.
Scientists say the ...
Debunking the myths we take a look into the facts surrounding OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is now being discussed more openly, with public figures and charities helping to raise awareness. ...
Leg swelling can signal heart disease, a doctor has warned, and the symptom often worsens as the day goes on.
Dr Bhavini Shah, a GP with LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, told The ...
A new clinical trial is set to test an innovative anti-snoring device that could transform treatment for people with sleep-disrupting conditions such as obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
Researchers from King’s College ...
A major new study has shed light on why women may face a higher risk of dementia than men, linking menopause to changes in brain structure and mental health.
Researchers at ...
