Woman hospitalised over dessert containing nuts at Bradford business
Chris YoungLocal Democracy Reporting Service Getty Images The customer had a nut allergy and was served a dessert with a chocolate hazelnut topping instead of Belgian chocolate A business is…
Scientists uncover a hidden type of diabetes in newborns
Using cutting-edge DNA sequencing and an advanced stem cell research model, an international group of scientists has identified a previously unknown form of diabetes that affects babies. The discovery sheds…
This sweet fruit is packed with hidden health compounds
Luo Han Guo (Siraitia grosvenorii), more commonly known as monk fruit, is a long living vine that belongs to the gourd family, the same plant group as cucumbers and squash.…
Scientists finally uncover why statins cause muscle pain
Many people who are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol end up stopping the medication because of muscle pain, weakness, or ongoing fatigue. These symptoms are among the most common reasons…
Massive brain study reveals why memory loss can suddenly speed up with age
An unprecedented international research effort combining brain imaging and memory testing from thousands of adults is offering a clearer picture of how age-related brain changes affect memory. By bringing together…
Millions with dementia still prescribed drugs linked to falls and confusion
Even after years of medical guidelines advising caution, brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion, and hospitalizations are still widely prescribed to people with dementia. New research published on January 12…
Doctors discover the source of mysterious intoxication
Scientists have identified specific gut bacteria and biological pathways that cause alcohol to be produced inside the body in people with auto-brewery syndrome (ABS). This rare and frequently misunderstood condition…
'It's life-changing. I can see my child grow up'
Doctors say they have achieved the previously impossible – restoring sight and preventing blindness in people with a rare but dangerous eye conditon called hypotony. Source link
Cheaper drinks will see a rise in noncommunicable diseases and injuries
Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are getting cheaper, due to consistently low tax rates in most countries, fueling obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and injuries, especially in children and young…
Prostate cancer symptoms and treatment: What to check for
Michelle RobertsDigital health editor Getty Images What is prostate cancer? The prostate is a gland that is about the size of a walnut which sits just below the bladder within…

















