Health news Common antibiotic may lower schizophrenia risks, study finds The researchers said their findings were ‘tentative but exciting’. 05/11/2025
Health news Deaths in pregnancy and childbirth have plummeted. Here’s why There were about 260,000 maternal deaths in 2023, down 41 per cent from the turn of the century. 04/11/2025
Health news How toddlers’ gut microbiomes may affect their mental health later on The findings are the latest to shed light on how gut health affects overall wellbeing. 04/11/2025
Health news Here’s how many daily steps could help slow Alzheimer’s disease More physical activity was linked to slower cognitive decline, the study found. 03/11/2025
Health news Blood test for prostate cancer cuts risk of dying by 13%, study finds One life was saved for every 456 men invited for a prostate cancer screening, the study found. 30/10/2025
Health news How the flu, COVID-19, and common viruses could hurt your heart health A new analysis found that viral infections raise heart health risks in both the short and long term. 29/10/2025
Healthcare Could this AI tool detect prostate cancer in 24 hours? The new approach could save men from weeks of waiting for a diagnosis, NHS England said. 28/10/2025
wellbeing Why viewing masterpieces in a gallery is good for your health A small experiment found tangible benefits from viewing masterpieces by artists such as Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec, and van Gogh in a gallery. 28/10/2025
Health news How the body clock affects heart health, and 5 ways to optimise it Heart health experts share tips on how to synchronise the circadian rhythm in order to boost health and wellbeing. 28/10/2025
Health news Under 10,000 steps? Here’s the best walking habits for heart health One long walk per day is better than multiple short walks when it comes to heart health, a new study finds. 28/10/2025
wellbeing Flu season is coming for Europe. How bad could it be this year? It’s difficult to say just how severe the flu season will be before it starts. Here’s how experts try to predict it. 25/10/2025
Health news UK seizes thousands of unlicensed weight loss jabs in major bust Law enforcement said the unlicensed drugs were ‘potentially deadly’. 24/10/2025
Health news ECDC: Europe’s Salmonella outbreak likely linked to Sicilian tomatoes Health officials believe cherry tomatoes from the Mediterranean island are the ‘vehicle of infection’ in the years-long outbreak. 24/10/2025
Health news Polio vaccinations fell in Europe and Central Asia in 2024, WHO says Global health officials said efforts to maintain Europe’s polio-free status ‘continue to be challenged’. 24/10/2025
Healthcare Anti-obesity drugs boost heart health beyond weight loss, study finds The findings suggest weight loss drugs independently affect heart health risks, researchers said. 23/10/2025
Health news How COVID-19 vaccines could ‘turbo-charge’ cancer treatments Cancer patients who received the mRNA-based jab after starting immunotherapy lived significantly longer than those who did not get the vaccine. 22/10/2025
wellbeing How many steps are enough to boost seniors’ heart health? Under 10,000 Walking briskly can increase the heart rate, improve circulation, lower blood pressure, and help people lose weight. 22/10/2025
Health news How do antidepressants affect physical health? New study sheds light Not all antidepressants are the same when it comes to physical side effects, researchers said. 22/10/2025
Health news UK woman plays clarinet during brain surgery for Parkinson's symptoms Doctors said the results were 'instant' on the operating table. 21/10/2025
Health news France raises bird flu alert to 'high' risk for poultry farms The decree triggers additional surveillance and prevention efforts to keep bird flu from spreading. 21/10/2025