Hospital parking charges top drivers' hate list

Parking charges at hospitals in England are the most loathed of all parking fees, a survey has revealed.

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The Sirtfood Diet

The Sirtfood diet involves eating and drinking foods that are thought to be high in sirtuin activators. Does it work?

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Ebola nurse discharged from hospital

Scottish nurse Pauline Cafferkey has been discharged from a London hospital after being treated there for a third time since contracting Ebola while working in Sierra Leone

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Could carrots help cut breast cancer risk?

Eating carrots may reduce the risk of developing some types of breast cancer by up to 61%, according to new research.

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New cancer drugs fund announced for England

There has been mixed reaction to the announcement that the controversial Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) for England will be replaced by a new funding body.

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Children 'over diagnosed with asthma'

At least half a million children in the UK may have been wrongly diagnosed with asthma, a study in the British Journal of General Practice suggests.

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Your post baby body

Having a baby changes your life. It can also change your body.

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Research offers new insight into pancreatic cancer

Scientists say pancreatic cancer is 4 separate diseases – a discovery that could lead to new treatment opportunities.

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Active mind 'may delay Alzheimer's symptoms'

New research says keeping an active mind in middle age may help delay the physical symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease for some people. However, this only appears to be the case for people with the ApoE4 gene which is associated with a higher risk of the condition.

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Premature birth treatment 'ineffective': Study

A therapy widely recommended in the UK to prevent babies from being too soon is ineffective, according to a new study.

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Smokers warned of amputation risk

Smokers are being warned that they are at higher risk of amputation because the habit can cause a vascular disease.

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'Vaginal seeding' concerns

Increasing numbers of new parents in the UK who have a baby by caesarean section are requesting a procedure called ‘vaginal seeding’ or microbirthing.

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Three more junior doctors' strike dates announced

Three more strike dates have been announced in the dispute between junior doctors and the NHS in England.

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Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey back in hospital

Scottish nurse Pauline Cafferkey has been transferred to a specialist hospital in London for the third time since contracting Ebola in 2014.

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NHS alert: Ex-healthcare worker with hepatitis C

NHS Lanarkshire is contacting thousands of patients treated by a former healthcare worker who has tested positive for hepatitis C.

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Maternity service review for England: FAQs

Pregnant women are to start being offered personal budgets they can use to choose the care they receive in pilot schemes in England later this year.

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Air pollution 'causes 40,000 deaths a year'

Air pollution may cause around 40,000 deaths a year in the UK, says a report

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Fussy eaters due to anxious or depressed parents?

Parents who are anxious or depressed may increase the risk of their child becoming a ‘fussy’ eater, according to new research.

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Just 5% weight loss boosts health in obese people

Obese people who shed just 5% of their body weight may see the biggest health benefits for their efforts, a study has demonstrated.

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How do I get a girlfriend?

For many teenage boys around Year 10 thoughts start to turn to the opposite sex. Getting a girlfriend seems an exciting but scary prospect. What should you do? How should you act?

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Can you stop a cold in its tracks once it starts?

Colds aren’t usually serious but can be a drag. So is there anything you can do to avoid a cold making life miserable?

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Adult acne tips

The NHS estimates that around 5% of women and 1% of men have acne when they are over the age of 25. Get expert tips here on dealing with adult acne.

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Can eating chocolate improve brain function?

There’s welcome news for chocolate lovers and those anticipating a glut of Easter eggs – regular consumption appears to improve brain function.

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Blood test to diagnose inherited heart conditions

A new genetic test has been developed to help diagnose people with inherited heart conditions, the British Heart Foundation has announced.

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Depression and anxiety linked to IBD recurrence

Depression and anxiety may increase the frequency of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flare-ups

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Right amount of sleep 'cuts stroke risk'

Getting the right amount of sleep and exercising several times a week can reduce your risk of a stroke, a study suggests.

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Most e-cigarette use 'to help smokers quit'

Most people who use e-cigarettes are vaping to help them stop smoking tobacco, new official figures show.

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Meningitis B jab catch up campaign

A campaign calling for a meningitis B catch up vaccination programme for young children is gathering public support

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Joining clubs 'key to longer life in retirement'

Membership of a sports team, of a book club, or being involved with a religious group could be as important for the well-being of newly-retired people as keeping physically active, say researchers.

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Cancer cases rise, so do survival rates

Around 352,200 people are diagnosed with cancer in the UK each year – a rise of 12% since the mid-1990s, new figures show.

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Proton pump inhibitors linked to dementia

Study finds link between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) taken for heartburn and an increased risk of dementia in older people

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Dealing with mean girls

If your daughter is being targeted by mean girls, there are ways to deal with the situation. Get tips here.

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Organic milk and meat 'higher in omega-3'

Switching from non-organic to organic milk and meat could help improve our intake of nutritionally important fatty acids, say scientists.

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'Progress' in fighting cancer with T cell therapy

Some of the leading scientists behind a new treatment for cancer that harnesses the body’s own immune cells have been explaining the progress made in bringing the T cell therapy technique into widespread clinical use.

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Blood in pee cancer campaign

Health officials are urging us to check for signs of blood in our pee which could indicate bladder or kidney cancer

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What's the best thing about getting older?

With so much emphasis on ‘anti-ageing’, we tend to assume that old age is something to be dreaded. But recent figures on happiness and life satisfaction show that people aged 60 to 80 feel happier than most other adults - and much happier than those aged around 40 to 55. So what’s their secret?

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NHS plans mental health care 'transformation'

The NHS in England is planning major improvements to mental health services after an official report found that only around 1 in 7 people needing psychological therapies currently get care.

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NHS plans mental health care 'transformation'

The NHS in England is planning major improvements to mental health services after an official report found that only around 1 in 7 people needing psychological therapies currently get care.

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NHS approves automated insulin pumps

The NHS in England has approved funding for automated insulin pumps for some patients with type 1 diabetes who experience severe hypos – very low blood sugar episodes.

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Social media helps teens' diabetes care

Social media, Skype, and other similar tools should be used to keep young people engaged in their diabetes management as they move from child and adolescent care to adult services, according to new NHS guidance.

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Asthma 'delays pregnancy, lowers birth rate'

Women who have asthma may find it harder to become pregnant than those without the condition, new research suggests.

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Older people can expect to live longer

Life expectancy for older people in England has risen to its highest ever level, according to a new report.

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Is your brain ruining your New Year's resolutions?

Ever wondered why that New Year’s resolution is harder to keep now it’s February? Neuroscientists say they may have come up with an answer: your brain is hard-wired to point you in the direction of pleasurable rewards.

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Jeremy Hunt imposes contract on junior doctors

The British Medical Association (BMA) says it will fight the decision by the government to impose a new contract on junior doctors in England.

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Breast cancer risk linked to overactive thyroid

Women with an overactive thyroid may be at higher risk of breast cancer, say scientists.

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Inactivity 'shrinks the brain'

Being unfit during middle age can lead to a smaller brain in later life

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New evidence on asthma link to paracetamol

Asthma experts say there is no need to panic after a new study appears to strengthen a link between asthma and pregnant women and babies being exposed to paracetamol.

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Junior doctors stage second strike

Junior doctors in England are taking part in a second 24-hour strike after the latest round of talks with the government and NHS employers failed to reach agreement on a new contract.

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St John's wort tablets recalled

Six batches of St John’s wort tablets are being recalled becaue of contamination with a toxic ingredient

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Could flashing lights prevent jet lag?

Researchers say they may have found a way that might help prevent that curse of long-haul air flights: jet lag

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