Health

As Britain braces for a heatwave this week, a leading GP has warned that common sun cream mistakes could be putting people at serious risk of skin damage and "deadly cancers".Dr Donald Grant, GP and Senior Clinical Advisor at The

A widely prescribed pain medication has been associated with substantially higher risks of developing dementia and cognitive decline, according to new research that examined more than 50,000 patients.The study found adults taking

A brief 10-minute walk taken immediately after eating proves more effective at controlling blood sugar spikes than the commonly recommended 30-minute walk taken later, new research has revealed. A study, published in Scientific Reports,

A commonly prescribed antibiotic for urinary tract infections during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of birth defects when taken in the first trimester, according to new research by American scientists.The study found that

Labour MP Andrew Pakes has expressed confidence that Health Secretary Wes Streeting can "get a deal done" with resident doctors who have voted to mount strikes in support of a new pay claim.The comments come as resident doctors in

While high cholesterol is notoriously asymptomatic, Britons are being urged to scan their bodies for physical signs of the condition that are easily overlooked.The caution comes as co-founder of Newfoundland Diagnostics, Frederick

Many households routinely store their medicines in bathroom cabinets, but the widespread practice could be rendering medications ineffective. The heat and humidity generated by daily baths and showers create conditions that can degrade

An Australian mother living with terminal cancer has issued a stark warning about symptoms she initially dismissed before receiving her devastating diagnosis. Krystal Maeyke, 39, was told in May 2023 that she had stage four metastatic

Scientists in China have identified specific physical behaviours that could provide early warning signs for Parkinson's disease, according to new research published in Translational Psychiatry.A team from the Shenzhen Institutes of

A dietary approach combining elements of the Mediterranean and Dash eating patterns could reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by up to 53 per cent, according to new findings.The Mediterranean-Dash intervention for