Health

An updated version of the classic stethoscope could assist doctors looking to detect heart conditions within mere seconds, a recent study has revealed. Using artificial intelligence (AI), the advanced technology can pick up nuances in

Cardiovascular disease deaths among working-age adults in the UK are continuing to rise, marking the reversal of a long-term decline in premature heart deaths.In a stark discovery, new research from Emory University has now revealed that

Receiving the shingles vaccination could slash the likelihood of experiencing a heart attack or stroke by as much as 20 per cent, groundbreaking research has revealed. The pioneering global systematic review discovered that adults aged

Medical researchers have discovered that a blood test measuring inflammation could help detect cardiovascular disease risk in women who appear healthy by conventional standards. The inflammatory biomarker hsCRP has proven a crucial tool

A chickenpox vaccine is set to be rolled out on the NHS across England from January, officials have announced. The vaccine for chickenpox, a common childhood illness which is usually mild, will form part of a new combined immunisation on

Statins deal a strong blow against high cholesterol, but scheduling their administration correctly is essential to optimise their effect.A prominent pharmacist has cautioned that countless UK residents are undermining their medication's

Research conducted in Singapore has uncovered that close to 40 per cent of children diagnosed with autism experience deficiencies in essential nutrients due to selective eating patterns.The comprehensive study examined 240 children and

One of the largest drugmakers in the world has halted the sale of weight-loss jab Mounjaro in Britain, leaving consumers scrambling to stock up ahead of a 170 per cent price hike. US-based pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly has temporarily

A new report has suggested overdiagnosis of mental health conditions costs British taxpayers about £16billion a year.The new report, entitled "Out of Control", paints a damning picture of how overdiagnosis has contributed to stretched

A 43-year-old man has tested positive for the plague, leading a top health chief to warn the public over the “severe threat” that the ancient disease brings.The New Mexico patient from Valencia County was hospitalised and has since been