"Sense of smell 'may predict lifespan'," BBC News reports. New research suggests people unable to smell distinctive scents, such as peppermint or fish, may have an increased risk of death within five years…
“Millions of cancer patients could be given the power to ‘control’ the disease after a major breakthrough by scientists,” reported the Daily Mail today. The report
BBC News has reported “a call for more maternity doctors” by a group of six UK obstetricians who said that most maternal deaths are now caused by treatable medical conditions. In a British Medical Journal...
"'Bottled mucus' may help gut disease," reports BBC News, which explains that mucus has "a role in calming the immune system". The idea of swigging down bottles of mucus is hard to stomach and, thankfully, is not what the researchers suggest…
Many newspapers have reported on new official guidelines for how women can manage their weight before, during and after pregnancy. The advice comes from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).
"Receptionists may 'put people off' seeing their GP by asking questions about symptoms," ITV News reports on a widely covered study carried out by Cancer Research UK. The study is part of an ongoing project…
"Tooth decay affects 12% of three-year-olds, says survey," BBC News reports. The survey, carried out by Public Health England, found big variations in different parts of the country. Experts believe sugary drinks are to blame for this trend…
“Vitamin E supplements intended to reduce risk of heart disease could also cause thinning of bones,” The Daily Mail reported today. The news is based on the results of an animal study that examined one form of vitamin E, called...
“Putting on pounds ‘doubles prostate cancer death risk’” reported the Daily Mail today. The newspaper went on to say that new research had found that men who have