Even moderate drinking carries a bigger cancer risk than you think
As Americans prepare for the holiday season, new research serves as a reminder to think carefully about the long-term health impact of raising a celebratory glass. Alcohol is already recognized…
Wes Streeting confirms public inquiry into Teesside NHS trust
Stuart Whincup,in Darlingtonand Federica Bedendo,North East and Cumbria Family handouts The families of Christie Harnett, Nadia Sharif and Emily Moore have campaigned for a public inquiry An NHS trust which…
Stressed rats keep returning to cannabis and scientists know why
It isn’t just people — when given the chance rats may also use cannabis to cope with stress, according to a study by researchers at Washington State University. Published in…
Flu in four charts – how this year’s winter outbreak is different
Jim Reed,Health reporterand Wesley Stephenson,BBC Verify PA Media The NHS has urged those eligible to get vaccinated against flu to help limit the severity of symptoms The NHS says it’s…
Hospitals hit by ‘super flu’ wave with no sign when peak will come
Nick TriggleHealth correspondent Getty Images The number of patients in hospital in England with influenza has risen by more than 50% in the past week, with NHS bosses warning there…
This 15 minute hepatitis C test could change everything
A new rapid test from Northwestern University can diagnose hepatitis C in just 15 minutes — far faster than current options. Chronic hepatitis C infection affects an estimated 50 million…
Gene-edited CAR-T cells erase aggressive T-cell leukemia
A new treatment created by scientists at UCL (University College London) and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is offering promising results for children and adults with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia…
Scientists uncover a hidden protein behind deadly mystery diseases
New work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that problems in a protein vital for keeping chromosomes stable may contribute to serious — and at times fatal — health conditions.…
I was poisoning myself – Ironman world champion
Lucy Charles-Barclay had been dealing with stress fractures, joint pain and low energy before her coeliac disease diagnosis. Source link
Flu jabs offered in Brighton pub in vaccination drive
Christian Fuller,South Eastand Mark Norman,South East health correspondent Mark Norman/BBC A pop-up vaccination clinic is available at The Bevy community pub in Brighton The NHS is offering flu jabs in…













