I spent months trying to find out if boosting my gut health could help me age better
Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was
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New research identifies faulty TRPM3 ion channel in ME/CFS immune cells
A faulty ion channel function is a consistent biological feature of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), providing long-awaited validation for hundreds of thousands of Australians
Boy with flu spent three weeks in intensive care
His family is urging other parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against the virus.
Epstein-Barr virus together with a gene variant contributes to onset of multiple sclerosis
One of the leading triggers for multiple sclerosis (MS) is an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus. However, certain gene variants also play an important role.
Study sheds new light on how structural brain changes are tied to memory decline in aging
A landmark international study that pooled brain scans and memory tests from thousands of adults has shed new light on how structural brain changes are
Single-cell analysis reveals gene disruptions in early-onset Alzheimer’s brain regions
A new study led by researchers at UTHealth Houston investigated both gene expression and regulation at single cell levels to reveal disruptions in gene function
Is Dry January a good thing?
Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?
Critical incidents declared at two hospital trusts
NHS bosses are urging people to only come to A&E if it is an emergency.
How going on The Traitors could have saved Amanda’s life
Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier’s heart condition.
How to spot illicit cigarettes
Morning Live’s Marc Cananur finds out more about the health risks around illegal cigarettes.
Critical incident declared at city hospital trust
The hospital trust says patients are experiencing “unacceptable delays” across services.
NHS funds football pitch to help boost island health
Carloway Football Club in Lewis has received a grant of £22,000.
Dietary protein reshapes how cholera bacteria colonize the gut
Researchers investigate the role of dietary components and the gut microbiota in cholera.
Discovery lays foundation for understanding how the cell senses membrane injuries
When the cell’s recycling stations, the lysosomes, start leaking, it can become dangerous. Toxic waste risks spreading and damaging the cell.