Category: Health

Baroness Dido Harding tells Covid inquiry Rishi Sunak blocked higher support payments.

A new study is giving more reasons to eat a Mediterranean-style diet, while providing evidence it may cut the genetic risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s

Here are Dr Xand’s three suggestions on how to look after your back without turning into a statue.

A Mediterranean-style diet, in combination with reduced caloric intake, moderate physical activity, and professional support for weight loss, may cut the risk of type 2

Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have developed a new and highly effective application of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to quickly

Researchers in Singapore found that 30–40% of children with autism spectrum disorder have vitamin D or iron deficiencies, regardless of eating habits. Age and ethnicity

A nationwide Korean cohort study found that antibiotic use during pregnancy or early infancy did not increase overall risk of childhood autoimmune diseases. Subgroup signals

Researchers using UK Biobank imaging data found that where fat is stored in the body, not just how much, determines cardiovascular ageing. Visceral, liver, and

A molecule made by bacteria in the gut can hitch a ride to the kidneys, where it sets off a chain reaction of inflammation, scarring

Tuberculosis (TB) is the world’s deadliest infectious disease—and one of the hardest to cure. Standard treatment requires a cocktail of multiple drugs over at least

A new study claims a low-calorie version of the Mediterranean diet combined with exercise can reduce type 2 diabetes risk by 31% over a typical

Professors Cath Noakes and Richard Fitton explain how dehumidifiers combat mould and why it’s crucial to put them in the right place to be effective.

Indonesian authorities have rolled out a vaccination campaign in response to an outbreak that has caused 17 deaths

The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases.