Disturbed sleep could affect bone health

A study which looked at whether adequate sleep can help prevent osteoporosis…

Causal genetic variant linked to childhood obesity identified

The identification of a causal genetic variant associated with obesity in childhood…

Report warns critical drug shortages in England put patient lives at risk

The scale of drug shortages has been described as “beyond critical” by…

Neuropathy nerve damage goes undiagnosed in adults

Research has revealed just how common nerve damage that affects the hands…

Thousands of harmful chemicals can leak into food from plastic containers

Foods sold in plastic containers are at risk of containing up to…

Brazilian city rolls out new menu for school lunches in fight against obesity

Schools in Rio de Janeiro have banned ultra-processed food and put classic…

Climbing stairs linked to living a longer life

People who climb stairs can reduce their risk of dying from any…

Blood clots can be an extremely rare side effect of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 jab as vaccine withdrawn worldwide

Excessive blood clotting is an “extremely rare potential side effect” of the…

Study shows outdoor physical activity can combat type 2 diabetes and depression

Regularly doing physical activities in natural environments can prevent the development of…

Stress and depression linked to air pollution could impact heart health

A study has revealed the dual threat posed by air pollution –…