A long history of exposure to air pollution is associated with a higher risk of developing severe disease, admission to hospital or an intensive care unit (ICU) and death by COVID‑19 according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, was based on a large cohort of 4,660,502 […]

An apple a day really DOES keep the doctor away: Fruit linked with 20 per cent lower risk of becoming frail Blackberries and apples can lower your chances of becoming weak at old age   READ MORE: How old is YOUR face? Upload a selfie and take this test to find out An apple a day keeps the frailty away, according to […]

The biology underpinning a rare genetic mutation that allows its carrier to live virtually pain-free, heal more rapidly and experience reduced anxiety and fear, has been uncovered by new research from UCL. The study, published in Brain, follows up the team’s discovery in 2019 of the FAAH-OUT gene and the rare mutations that cause Jo Cameron to feel virtually no […]

Jason Sudeikis and Jason Bateman reunited for an evening of courtside basketball with two special guests: Sudeikis’ son Otis and Bateman’s daughter Maple. Related story All the Photos Janet Jackson Has Shared of Her Life At Home With Young Son Eissa Al Mana The two actors enjoyed the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets game on Monday while in the […]

Lance Bass said “Bye Bye Bye” to a certain personality trait after he became a father of twins — and becoming a dad to two kids at the same time makes the feat all the more impressive. Related story All the Photos Janet Jackson Has Shared of Her Life At Home With Young Son Eissa Al Mana During an interview […]

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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is currently insufficient for recommending oral health screening and preventive interventions for children aged 5 to 17 and adults in primary care settings. These findings are presented in two draft recommendation statements published by the USPSTF. Roger Chou, M.D., from Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center in Portland, Oregon, and […]

Like other countries, the UK implemented a number of initiatives to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s economic circumstances. While we know these schemes supported household finances, now we’re beginning to understand how they affected mental health. For instance, a 2022 study showed the COVID job-retention scheme (furlough) protected workers from mental health decline due to job […]

Neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), affect one in ten people. While the primary focus is often on these diagnoses, worrying research shows people with neurodevelopmental conditions are at a much higher risk of experiencing serious mental health concerns. They may also find it particularly challenging to access mental health support. For instance, when young autistic […]

Bowel cancer: Alan Titchmarsh urges public to do screening test As a cancerous tumour grows in size and spreads elsewhere in the body, symptoms of the disease might start appearing. One of the warning signs of advanced cancer is weight loss – even when the amount of food you eat hasn’t changed. Some people might experience unexplained pain in their […]