Injuries and Ailments

Hospice nurses say the same thing happens before many deaths

Hospice nurses have noticed a striking pattern in many patients, with the same changes often appearing in the final hours before death.

Can the damage caused by alcohol be reversed? New study provides answers

New research shows that alcohol can increase the risk of a wide range of diseases, but can the damage be reduced?

A simple thumb test could point to hidden health risks

Experts say a simple thumb test could provide an unexpected clue about an underlying health condition that often develops without symptoms.

How to treat your sunburned skin properly

Sunburn is damage to the skin caused by excessive exposure to the sun.The condition can often be treated...

Three children die after overdosing on common allergy medication

Three children died after overdosing on a medication found in millions of homes, prompting fresh warnings from health officials and medical experts.

Hospice nurses say the same thing happens before many deaths

Hospice nurses have noticed a striking pattern in many patients, with the same changes often appearing in the final hours before death.

Can the damage caused by alcohol be reversed? New study provides answers

New research shows that alcohol can increase the risk of a wide range of diseases, but can the damage be reduced?

A simple thumb test could point to hidden health risks

Experts say a simple thumb test could provide an unexpected clue about an underlying health condition that often develops without symptoms.

How to treat your sunburned skin properly

Sunburn is damage to the skin caused by excessive exposure to the sun.The condition can often be treated...

AI helps researchers find a new way to treat chronic pain

Researchers are exploring a new way to influence pain in the brain so that patients no longer need to rely on medication.

Combined abdominal obesity and muscle loss linked to 83% higher risk of death

A long-term study of adults over 50 shows that the combination of abdominal fat and muscle loss is linked to an 83% higher risk of death, highlighting a largely overlooked health risk in ageing.

Artificial food dyes and their potential effects on children’s health

Growing scientific evidence suggests that artificial food coloring may affect some children’s behavior and health, prompting closer scrutiny of everyday processed foods.

Research suggests breastfeeding may reduce later depression risk

New research suggests early breastfeeding experiences may influence maternal mental health long after the postnatal period ends.

UK’s youngest known dementia patient dies aged 24

A rare diagnosis in a young adult has prompted renewed attention on how dementia can appear far earlier than many expect.

New study challenges the idea that Alzheimer’s is irreversible

New research suggests that correcting the brain’s energy balance could allow damaged cells to recover, challenging long-standing views on Alzheimer’s disease.