Inside Health – Should all babies have their genome sequenced at birth?

Available for over a year This week we’re looking at government plans to start sequencing the DNA of every newborn baby in England within the next decade. Each newborn would…

Menopause linked to Alzheimer’s-like brain changes

Michelle RobertsDigital health editor Getty Images The menopause is linked to changes in the brain similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s, according to a large UK study. The loss of…

Obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia

People who have obesity and high blood pressure may be more likely to develop dementia, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Dementia is…

These common food preservatives may be linked to cancer

A large study from France published by The BMJ reports that people who consume higher amounts of food preservatives may face a slightly increased risk of developing cancer. These additives…

The type of carbs you eat may affect dementia risk

New research suggests that both the amount and the type of carbohydrates people eat may strongly influence their risk of developing dementia. The findings come from a collaborative study conducted…

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford – The WOW Machine Stops (Pt 2)

Contains very strong language and scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. Available for over a year Tony Hsieh, the billionaire CEO of Zappos, is passionate about community. He pours…

Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits

Esyllt CarrBusiness reporter BBC They’re the injections helping some people shed pounds, but weight-loss drugs are also transforming the way people spend. About 1.6 million people in the UK used…

Scientists just cracked the hidden rules of cancer evolution

Scientists have created a new way to predict how cancer cells evolve as they gain or lose entire chromosomes. These large chromosome changes can quickly reshape tumors, helping them grow,…

Cosmetic doctor sorry for upsetting singer in video

Yasmin Malikand Srosh Khan,BBC Newsbeat BBC/Sarah Louise Bennett Singer Troye Sivan hit out at a cosmetic doctor who gave him “unsolicited medical advice” on Instagram A cosmetic doctor who faced…

A lost disease emerges from 5,500-year-old human remains

Scientists have successfully reconstructed the genome of Treponema pallidum from human remains that are about 5,500 years old, discovered in the Sabana de Bogotá region of Colombia. This bacterium is…