Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
Lead researcher Robert Fletcher said while the study did not investigate the causes behind the rise, he felt there were three key factors. He said adults in their 20s and…
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors begin strike action
Dr David Farren, chair of BMA’s Northern Ireland consultants committee, said: “No doctor wants to take strike action. “However, there is a palpable sense of anger among all secondary care…
Why women are more affected by hot weather than men
Why are women’s bodies impacted by heat differently to men’s? Source link
How can we keep children safe during the heatwave?
A doctor from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children gives his tips for keeping children protected. Source link
Baroness Mone sued to recover PPE Medpro millions
Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman are among individuals being sued in an attempt to recover some of the millions owed to the government by his collapsed company,…
Scientists discover ancient brain cells that help block distractions
Scientists have identified a group of neurons located in an ancient region of the brain that plays a key role in helping animals focus. These cells appear to improve attention…
One tiny mutation may explain how bat viruses become human threats
Most pandemics begin when a virus or other pathogen crosses from animals into people. Many scientists believe this is how COVID-19 emerged. The virus responsible for the disease, SARS-CoV-2, is…
Study challenges a common belief about vitamin D and sunlight
Many people in England who are considered at higher risk for vitamin D deficiency may not be getting enough of the nutrient at any time of year, according to new…
A letter sent by worried staff in Nottingham shows why maternity care is still failing too many
And that gets to the heart of why some families are calling for a public inquiry into maternity care in England. Despite all the avoidable deaths and harms that have…
Scientists discover hidden “footprints of death” that may help viruses spread
Researchers at La Trobe University have identified a previously unknown biological process that may help explain how viruses move through the body. The discovery could also open new opportunities for…
















