JOHANNESBURG/LONDON, March 17 (Reuters) – Health officials in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have detected cases of vaccine-derived poliovirus, the World Health Organization and Global Polio Eradication Initiative said. The WHO said the Burundian government had declared the detection of the virus a national public health emergency, after cases were confirmed in an unvaccinated four-year-old boy in […]

This Morning's Dr Chris discusses the signs of high cholesterol We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info High cholesterol is the precursor to serious health problems like […]

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The importance of sleep goes absolutely undisputed. From raising your risk of dementia to increasing the likelihood of heart attacks, […]

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info When Arianna Soleri was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer aged five, her family had no idea their hunt for a […]

Depression is widely reported to be more common in women than in men, with women twice as likely to receive a diagnosis than men. A new sex-specific study from McGill University has found that there are differences between male and female genes and how they relate to depression. In a study of more than 270,000 individuals, the researchers found that […]

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Samantha Stokes is celebrating her first Mother’s Day today with her miracle twins Lana and Lara. While she was fighting […]

Feeling a bit sleepy this Sunday? After burning the candle at both ends all week, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a little mid-day snooze on the sofa. And your afternoon nap won’t just keep you going until bedtime – it can boost your memory and mood too. Research reveals that napping for as little as 30 minutes can boost […]

High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info High cholesterol is often the product of poor dietary decisions. Worryingly, the fatty […]

What are the signs of ovarian cancer? We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Among women in the UK ovarian cancer is the sixth biggest cause of […]

A key feature of the severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis is an abrupt drop in blood pressure and body temperature, causing people to faint and, if untreated, potentially die. That response has long been attributed to a sudden dilation and leakage of blood vessels. But in a study using mice, Duke Health researchers have found that this response, especially […]