One simple daily change that could slash depression risk

Spending less time in front of the television and more time on other activities could help prevent major depressive disorder, especially during middle age. That is the conclusion of a…

Doctor who sold stolen PPE on eBay is struck off register

Dr Attiya Sheikh and her husband Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 from selling personal protective equipment during the covid pandemic. Source link

'His loss is massive': Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugs

A BBC investigation shows how nitazene deaths have risen and the illegal drug market is changing. Source link

Medical neglect contributed to mother's death, inquest finds

A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells’s blood clot, an inquest hears. Source link

Changing when you eat dramatically reduced Crohn’s disease symptoms

A randomized controlled trial funded by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation found that time-restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, significantly lowered disease activity and systemic inflammation in adults with…

Just 5 weeks of brain training may protect against dementia for 20 years

Older adults who took part in a short program designed to sharpen how quickly they process visual information were less likely to develop dementia years later. The training, known as…

One in two people facing cataract blindness need access to life-changing surgery

The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate efforts to ensure that millions of people living with cataract can access simple, sight‑restoring surgery – one of the most…

Sunbed ads spreading harmful misinformation to young people

Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds. Source link

Teen had to tell deaf mum her dad might die

NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham’s grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds. Source link

Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic deliver big results but face big questions

Three recently released Cochrane reviews conclude that GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, can lead to meaningful weight loss. However, the findings also highlight concerns about the heavy involvement of drug…