Health

Experts carried out a random controlled trial on more than 12,000 people in Scotland who were at high risk of developing the disease. They found people who took the test were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at an early stage.…

Choline, which helps transfer signals between nerve cells, is highest in dairy foods and meat. Nutritionist Emma Derbyshire told a BMJ journal that people not eating those foods may not get sufficient choline. But the British Dietetic…

A recent report put 25 U.S. burger chains to the test over their policies for antibiotics use in their beef, and the results were grim. Only two scored A’s for their policies, while a whopping 22 got F’s. The 88 percent that…

Asthma attacks can be triggered when the weather and seasons change, whether it’s the emergence of warmer weather, thunderstorms or cooler temperatures - which we’ll experience as we start to move into Autumn. Cold or damp air can enter…

Heart attack happens when there is a sudden loss of blood flow to a part of a person’s heart muscle. A heart attack requires immediate medical attention - delaying calling 999 can dramatically reduce a person’s chance of survival. It is…

The pollen count has been forecast by the Met office to be low across most parts of the UK. In the East of England, the South East of England and London the pollen count is set to be moderate. While pollen counts appear mild, in some …

The pollen count has been forecast by the Met office to be low across most parts of the UK. In the East of England, the South East of England and London the pollen count is set to be moderate. While pollen counts appear mild, in some …

Doctors and NHS leaders have warned that a no-deal Brexit would make it "likely" there will be a delay in flu vaccine supply this year. They say the EU departure date coincides with the winter season in a way that creates "a perfect…

High cholesterol is the result of having too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in the blood. The condition is intimately tied to unhealthy lifestyle decisions such as eating fatty food, not exercising enough, being…

High blood pressure is a serious medical condition. It could lead to problems such as heart disease, a stroke, or kidney diseases. Every time the heart beats, it pumps blood under pressure to the rest of the body through the arteries. A…